…the conclusions of a piece of research I read recently is that a strong predictor of academic success are fine motor skills. In short, if you want to maximise children’s…
My lessons from America
…the Sutton Trust report and some of the blogs written about it – as compiled by @mrocallaghan_edu. Rob Coe skilfully responded to people bravely seeking to defend learning styles and…
Seven ‘great’ teaching methods not backed up by evidence
…best to communicate this to their students. They have a high level of skill in questioning pupils and assessing what they know and can do. They have high expectations and…
Many popular teaching practices are ineffective, warns new Sutton Trust report
…to develop great teachers. What Makes Great Teaching, by Professor Rob Coe and colleagues at Durham University, warns that many common practices can be harmful to learning and have no…
Good career advice ‘helps schools’
…college course or university.” A Department for Education spokeswoman said: “Our plan for education is designed to give every child the knowledge and skills they need to prepare them for…
Cable warns that Tories could raise tuition fees ‘significantly’
…by looking back to 2010 and the budget situation in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. Read the full article here. See further coverage from the Times Higher here….