According to many teachers and school principals, it does! Spaces can boost academic advancement when they create an inspiring learning space. ‘Comfort equals concentration’ state the founders of Furnware, a maker of school furniture. They believe engaged students achieve better results. They also pay attention to details, as children in one class might be the … Read more
Many schools allow teachers enough time to prepare for their lessons. A lot of schools provide them with valuable resources which they can use for their everyday lesson preparation. Yet, what happens when you get a last minute call to sub for a colleague? Or perhaps you feel you need different ideas for a particular … Read more
This is a summary of an article written by EEE Assessor Dr. Vesna Varunek. All research references mentioned in this summary are detailed and listed in the actual article. You can download the full article by clicking on this link: Why Inclusion? Summary Who is a SEN student? Authors Vade and Moore (1987:15) consider that … Read more
What is pastoral care? Pastoral care is the provision schools makes to ensure that all the children are both physically and emotionally well. It strives to establish a positive learning climate in which children are well integrated and develop at their maximum potential emotionally, physically, psychologically and academically. It takes an enormous amount of time … Read more
Here are ten interview questions teachers should expect when applying for a position: 1–Tell us about your teaching experience at the previous school. You are expected to talk about what you did in the previous school, student ages you taught, a bit about the subject matter, and why have you decided to change workplaces. 2–Why … Read more
Teaching encompasses a variety of qualities and skills. These range from knowledge of subject matter, to enthusiasm no matter which time of the day, to caring no matter how difficult the student might be, great classroom management and good communication skills. And these are just a few. Here are some characteristics which great teachers demonstrate: … Read more
Here are some games ESL teachers can use in class to reinforce vocabulary or to practise reading and listening. Parents could also use these games at home for a fun, yet productive time with their children. https://www.eslgamesplus.com/ This site offers interactive online ESL games for a variety of levels from kindergarten to the eighth grade. … Read more
There are more and more voices concerned that there are essential life skills which schools right now don’t seem to cover. Here are some examples: 1–Finance What is a credit card/loan and how do interest rates work? Do you really need them? What are the best ways to save money and invest efficiently? How do … Read more
The reality of the situation is many teachers are overworked and often tired. This can be a challenge to well meaning administrators that want to provide them with additional tools of the trade. Here are five teacher training workshop ideas that most teachers will be appreciative of, happy to attend and will even improve their … Read more
Research shows that when kids spend time in nature, their well-being, motivation and confidence increases. There are numerous studies, such as this one recently published by the Wildlife Trust, which demonstrate that spending one hour a day in nature makes kids more environmentally and wildlife aware, happier and more motivated to do outdoor jobs. Here … Read more