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Tes focus on...Uncertainty in schools
Unsettling feelings can trigger a fight-or-flight stress response that can impact on teaching and learning, researchers warn. Irena Barker ponders what schools can do to make pupils and staff feel more secure in these unpredictable times
General
26 March 2021
Male primary teacher stereotypes, debunked
What’s it like for men in the female-dominated education profession? And do the stereotypes of them taking the lead on PE or quickly climbing the career ladder still apply? Irena Barker finds out
12 February 2021
How to guard against being manipulated
Ever get the feeling you’re being manoeuvred into doing something against your will? Whether it’s a Machiavellian member of staff or a crafty student, teachers need to guard against those who might try to exert undue influence, writes Irena Barker
22 January 2021
How to include pupils of all faiths at Christmas
Despite media reports to the contrary, schools with diverse populations rarely ‘cancel’ festivities at this time of year – but they do need to carefully consider different students’ needs and ensure that children of all faiths feel included, finds Irena Barker
11 December 2020
The impact of poverty on pupils’ brains
Research is beginning to unpick the impact of poverty on the development of a child’s brain and although there are no clear answers yet, Irena Barker finds that there is plenty for teachers – and policymakers – to ponder
13 November 2020
The psychological impact of obesity on children
Research suggests that children who are obese are more likely to suffer mental health problems than other children – and, among several damaging knock-on effects, it’s harming their attainment at school, finds Irena Barker
General
6 November 2020
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