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Mastering the art of good teacher explanations
With many pupils now learning remotely, it has never been more important for teachers to explain themselves well
27 March 2020
When do children become socially aware?
When do children start caring what other people think – about how their hair looks, how their accent sounds or what their clothes say about them? And what impact should this have on the way you teach? Chris Parr reports
20 March 2020
How to inspire curiosity in students - and why you should
Despite being integral to education, curiosity can be a misunderstood concept, with the factors that drive us to bridge the gap between what we know and what we don’t know often seeming intangible and mysterious. But research is beginning to identify ways that teachers can inspire inquisitiveness. Chris Parr digs deeper
13 March 2020
Tes focus on...Supporting non-native English speakers
Teachers should avoid making ‘recklessly’ generalised assumptions about the needs and abilities of children who speak English as an additional language and instead piece together the puzzle of each student’s unique linguistic background, finds Chris Parr
31 January 2020
Toilet training: what schools need to know
Given that parents are now potty training later, should schools introduce ‘must be toilet trained’ policies? Absolutely not, researchers tell Chris Parr. School staff, they say, should be trained in the issues around toilet training so they can help and work with families
10 January 2020
How to use attachment theory in schools
Schools are increasingly turning to attachment theory to support vulnerable pupils – but too often, the academic research gets lost in translation, warns leading psychologist Howard Steele. He tells Chris Parr that teachers should focus on studies specifically relating to the school environment
20 December 2019
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