Teaching and learning

Leading CPD practitioners including Mary Myatt, Kathrine Mortimore, Sue Cowley and David Didau offer their advice on the key topics and evidence-based research in teaching and learning to help you to grow and develop as a teacher.

  • Teaching poetry: approaches for training teachers

    Teaching poetry: approaches for training teachers

    Published: 17/08/2020

    Helena Thomas is a PGCE English course leader. She believes training teachers need to take their time when teaching poetry to students, and offers a range of strategies to it more meaningful.

    By: Helena Thomas
  • Purposeful practicals

    Purposeful practicals

    Published: 01/10/2019

    Sarah Longshaw leads the Cheshire and Stockport Science Learning Partnership. Here she shares her tips for making practical work purposeful.

    By: Sarah Longshaw
  • 20 ideas for teaching MFL grammar

    20 ideas for teaching MFL grammar

    Published: 05/09/2020

    If you’re lacking inspiration for your next grammar lesson, you’ll love this selection of creative teaching ideas from Vanessa Salter, MFL teacher, consultant and trainer. Her resource brings together 20 fun and inventive teaching ideas to put the pzazz back into grammar!

    By: Vanessa Salter
  • Imaginative ideas for teaching Gothic fiction

    Imaginative ideas for teaching Gothic fiction

    Published: 12/12/2016

    Victoria Walker is an assistant headteacher and English teacher. She shares some ideas for how best to introduce Gothic literature to your students, at any key stage.

    By: Victoria Walker
  • Managing workload

    Managing workload

    Published: 11/08/2020

    Teacher, presenter and author Sue Cowley gives expert advice on how to manage your workload, whether you are new to teaching or a seasoned pro!

    By: Sue Cowley