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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

Lessons can be ruined by interruptions from multiple sources – including teachers themselves. So, how do we guard against them? Mark Roberts explains

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

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

We all know that teacher talk is powerful, but research suggests there are some common phrases that ‘nudge’ pupils in the wrong direction, says Mark Roberts

The statistics suggest that boys consistently underperform when compared with girls, and schools’ efforts to overcome that deficit are failing. So, what next? Mark Roberts uncovers the key areas teachers can focus on to get boys back on track