4by4s
Explaining is a key skill in the armoury of teachers. Yet it is often hugely underrated. The better you are …
From experience, many teachers know the usefulness of inducting their new class. Some of the suggestions below will help teachers to …
Being able to cope with, and overcome, difficulty and challenge is one of the key elements in becoming a successful …
The more clarity learners have about what to do, how to do it, and what the final outcome should look …
Curiosity can be aroused in many ways, such as stimulating questions, teases, predictions, wonder and even awe. It is particularly …
Meta-cognition entails an awareness of your own thinking. The strategies in this 4by4 help train learners to become better thinkers, …
We are evangelists for planning lessons backwards as we discuss in chapter six of our recent book. Planning starts with …
Most student surveys suggest that what they most want from school is confidence. By looking to build a student’s competence …
September sees the start of the school year. It can be a disconcerting time for learners as well as teachers. …
The most effective teachers we have worked with have high expectations. Often much higher than their colleagues down the corridor. …