Inspiring Educators

How to use story charts in the classroom Teaching children how to write stories? A big part of this involves teaching children how to plan them.  To pace a good […]

How to teach phonics Phonics is a popular way of teaching introductory reading and writing skills. It involves educating beginning readers about how individual letters and certain groups of letters […]

Addressing the problem of teacher burnout Let’s be honest: teaching can be a stressful job. But it does not have to be this way. Schools can overcome the problem of […]

There are four classroom management styles: authoritarian, authoritative, permissive, and indulgent. These have been adapted from notable developmental psychologist Diana Baumrind’s research into parenting styles in the 1960s.

Assessments are an essential part of education. While many people have a misconception that an assessment is always the final goal, different types of assessments can – and should – take place throughout the academic year. 

The SMART methodology can help teachers and students to construct robust, specific goals. Teachers can use SMART objectives and goals to improve lesson structures, support their pupils’ education, and boost their career progression. 

Affinity mapping is a way of organizing thoughts from brainstorming. 

While affinity diagrams are perhaps most used by user experience (UX) professionals, teachers can adapt the process to suit educational settings

An ecomap is a great tool that allows a teacher to visualize the people who are important to their pupils. Unlike genograms, ecomaps are a visualization of a child’s or young person’s personal network.

Over the years, the focus and direction of education have changed significantly to make the students more empowered and autonomous in their learning. One approach in particular has caused a […]

In today’s digital world, technology in the classroom is almost ubiquitous. From smartboards to tablets and smartphones, it’s important for all educators to engage with the fast-paced world many of their students were born in. 

Unlike mathematics or the sciences, breaking reading and writing down into clear and logical steps is not always easy. Many educators fall into the trap of assigning reading and writing for homework too early. Competent literacy skills are built in the classroom and there are a number of strategies educators can use to teach these essential skills.

Student self-assessment is a critical method for teaching ownership and autonomy in education. It gives students the opportunity to evaluate themselves independently and judge their own progress as a learner and as a person.