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5 tactics for impressing in interview lessons
Interview lessons can make or break a new job opportunity so prepare thoroughly with these top tips
General
16 May 2024
How to get ‘checking for understanding’ right in the classroom
Checking for understanding is a critical tool for teaching but it is easy to get wrong or underuse, argues Mark Roberts. He offers a comprehensive guide to ensure you are getting the most out of the technique
General
15 May 2024
What every teacher needs to know about fidgeting
Teachers tend to see fidgeting as a problem, says Mark Roberts. But there’s evidence that, managed carefully, it can bring important cognitive benefits
General
23 December 2023
The lesson interruptions we miss and how to fix them
Lessons can be ruined by interruptions from multiple sources – including teachers themselves. So, how do we guard against them? Mark Roberts explains
General
27 September 2023
How to respond to boys inspired by Andrew Tate
Teachers are being confronted by more and more students expressing misogynistic attitudes, inspired by influencers such as Andrew Tate. Assistant headteacher Mark Roberts shares his advice on how to tackle the issue
Secondary
9 January 2023
6 small language tweaks to help manage behaviour
Examining the language that he uses with pupils has helped English teacher Mark Roberts to get a handle on behaviour management. Here, he explains how
General
30 September 2022
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