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Most resources I develop are geared towards GCSE 2016-18 (AQA and Edexcel) curriculum and are practical solutions to classroom teaching. I keep most of these black and white for simple/cost-effective print. I read each novel/play/poem and break down into manageable parts. I find this most effective within classrooms where students require chunks of information they can order, in sequence. The 'study-packs' I create can apply to any book/play/poem and provide visual tools for memory recall.

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Most resources I develop are geared towards GCSE 2016-18 (AQA and Edexcel) curriculum and are practical solutions to classroom teaching. I keep most of these black and white for simple/cost-effective print. I read each novel/play/poem and break down into manageable parts. I find this most effective within classrooms where students require chunks of information they can order, in sequence. The 'study-packs' I create can apply to any book/play/poem and provide visual tools for memory recall.
INSIGHT INTO THE LIFE OF A WRITER - PP PRESENTATION BY TOR ALEXANDER BRUCE
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INSIGHT INTO THE LIFE OF A WRITER - PP PRESENTATION BY TOR ALEXANDER BRUCE

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This is a multi-page PP presentation detailing stages of the life of a writer - spanning 20+ years. I used this today (June 2016) with top set Year 10 class who are exploring figurative language and devising pieces of their own. The PP generated discussion relating to the realities of being a writer; levels of dedication and stamina required; insight into working with an illustrator; journalism as a career; questions to student relating to them developing their own work. Inspiring? Perhaps. Real? Yes. An insight that can be then linked to any author of work? Most certainly. Throughout 27 years I have been involved in writing lyrics, poetry, novels, illustrated works. This resource generated classroom discussion with many of the students responding with their own thoughts and a fantastic level of appreciation for literature in general. This is Premium Resource Number 100.
TIMELINE - GCSE EXAM TOOL
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TIMELINE - GCSE EXAM TOOL

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A simple yet effective tool for classroom learning; student-mentoring; counselling; planning. At a personal-level I have had 'fantastic' results from students and individuals I've worked with in a mentoring-counselling capacity, more often leaving them to their own devices to create the detail. A highly-effective revision tool for any student, particularly those preparing for exams, to arrange their thoughts in order and gain that ever-so-important visual perspective of their work.
VISUAL REFERENCE/MIND MAP
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VISUAL REFERENCE/MIND MAP

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A simple yet highly effective resource to allow students to develop a visual understanding of their study material. I find that by printing off a couple of hundred of these, A3, prevents time-wasting and student scrawling. This single-page resource creates some form of continuity in student files or exercise books. As a high number of students require some form of a 'visual-assist' in classes, i.e. to get their heads around the study material, mind-maps are a wonderful, complimentary addition to any classroom.
INTERNET RESEARCH RESOURCE - GENERIC
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INTERNET RESEARCH RESOURCE - GENERIC

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A study-support resource. I have used this with all year groups so students can document particular websites/sources and capture/document information they find at the sites. I find that by using a well set-out resource, it keeps them 'on-task'. It also acts as an excellent reference tool, when filed or kept inside of their books. This resource is four-page A4, containing 12 individual boxes and can be extended to suit. I find that the four-pages is enough 'per-task', e.g. per Book/Play/Poem.
OFSTED PLANNING TOOL - TEACHERS/TA'S/WHOLE CLASS
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OFSTED PLANNING TOOL - TEACHERS/TA'S/WHOLE CLASS

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Resource used in training of Teaching Assistants/Teachers to prepare for Ofsted inspections. Created in line with two inspections via a local authority and was very well received by teachers in training and the Ofsted inspector. As a learning tool it assists with overall classroom awareness/knowledge of 'what the teacher prepares for' throughout the course of each working day and leading to an inspection. Resource was supported by the local authorities own paperwork and the student TA's graded their own lessons in accordance to these guidelines. Recommended to create combined awareness of the types of items each Ofsted inspection will cover. See Of(in)ste(a)d resource by same author for a complimentary tool to add to this resource.
OFSTED OF(IN)STE(A)D INSPECTION - A PLANNING TOOL
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OFSTED OF(IN)STE(A)D INSPECTION - A PLANNING TOOL

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A study document highlighting a range of innovative techniques and classroom additions/resources used in what could become an 'alternative' inspection focus within classroom settings. There are 34 Performance Indicators linked to a learner-focussed environment and linked to a range of items including: Emotional Intelligence; Zero Isolation; Healthy Students; Environmental Awareness and Child Abuse (Confidence in Reporting). This resource was designed in line with discussions had with a range of inspectors across a variety of education settings, from Primary to Secondary, SEN, Post-16 and in community-based training settings. The comments as feedback on the resource from inspectors was 'excellent'.
GCSE/A LEVEL DOCUMENTARY REVIEW THE 3000 MILE SWIM
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GCSE/A LEVEL DOCUMENTARY REVIEW THE 3000 MILE SWIM

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A resource developed by Teacher and Documentary Filmmaker Tor Alexander Bruce based on an original film created over a period of four years using a £40 mini-DV camera. The resource includes the original documentary cover with some insightful questions linking to what could be an individual, class or a whole year project, as the subject matter of the film is applicable to a wide audience.
MY ENERGY IS GREATER EVEN THAN THE SUN
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MY ENERGY IS GREATER EVEN THAN THE SUN

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A poster intended for those who show the will to learn and develop themselves further. A motivational resource/poster/tool to inspire. Used by Tor Alexander Bruce within classrooms, training environments, business leadership programmes and in parallel with LEAD YOUR LIFE and other tools forming a pack of more than 50 resources.
LEAD YOUR LIFE
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LEAD YOUR LIFE

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Motivational poster for teachers/individuals. Can also be used as a study piece for English with questions based around the Author and general message from the piece.
FRENCH - 2,000 MILE COMBINED SUBJECT STUDY TEXT
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FRENCH - 2,000 MILE COMBINED SUBJECT STUDY TEXT

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A journey through France becomes a study text (Reading)when the student reads the information of a real-life journey and then plots their own trip, using a budget (Numeracy) of £600. The text is accompanied by a question sheet with the students then planning the resources (Life-Skills) and items required to successfully complete their treck. Can be used as an inspiration tool for students to plan their own wild camping, within France or (Geography) in any country. Written by Tor Alexander Bruce.
ENGLISH - HOME STUDY SHEET FOR STUDENTS
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ENGLISH - HOME STUDY SHEET FOR STUDENTS

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Your ability to study and participate in English Speaking, Reading and Writing extends beyond the classroom. You can capture using this chart the evidence of how you have continued to develop your skill-level in your own home environment. Specified use for any classroom environment to capture the level of 'outside of school&' development each student is making. Can be used as part of collaborative process with parents.
ADHD - KEITH'S STORY
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ADHD - KEITH'S STORY

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Keith is a 28-year-old student I worked with throughout a 12-week period. Early on in the Teaching Assistant course he described his knowledge of ‘child-development’ as a subject area, as this applied to a number of ‘transitions’ worked through in his own life and how ‘resilient’ and independent he had become as a result. His ‘story’ was result of him relaying his thoughts on ADHD and the prescribing of drugs to him at Age 7. This document was created with the intention that another child/parent/teacher may benefit from his words.