All things Educational. Sharing resources for Secondary English
As the academic year begins, reflections on the teaching profession highlight its demanding nature and rewarding relationships. Completing a Master’s degree while managing personal challenges emphasized the importance of perseverance and team culture. Leadership focuses on empowering colleagues, fostering a supportive environment, and prioritizing balance to enhance student and staff wellbeing.
The content outlines various online resources for teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), ranging from beginner to advanced levels. Websites offer interactive activities, grammar tools, discussion forums, and teaching materials. Notable resources include ESL Flow, British Council for Kids, AwakenEnglish, and others, providing comprehensive support for educators and learners.
This content presents five innovative revision strategies to enhance study efficiency. It covers the Leitner question cards for spaced repetition, the importance of planning essays instead of writing full ones, interleaving topics, the Feynman Technique for simplification and understanding, and dual coding through active drawing for better memory recall.
These study guides for Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale are designed for Pearson Edexcel A Level English Literature students. They enhance understanding of themes, improve analytical skills, and refine exam techniques. The resources support essay writing, critical interpretations, and comparative analyses, ensuring students excel in their studies.
This content provides an in-depth analysis of Maya Angelou's poem "Still I Rise," focusing on its themes of resilience, empowerment, and defiance. It discusses the speaker's bold voice, powerful imagery, and the significance of language techniques, aiming to enhance students' understanding and confidence for their Edexcel GCSE assessments.
Oracy is essential for success in education, influencing academic achievement and social confidence. Despite often being overshadowed by literacy, structured speaking activities like Think-Pair-Share, debates, and vocabulary instruction can significantly enhance students' communication skills. Prioritizing oracy fosters deeper learning and prepares students for future challenges across various contexts.
This World Book Day, delve into tales of heroism, courage, and kindness featuring classic and modern characters. Explore journeys from Bilbo Baggins to young warriors and neurodivergent heroes. These stories highlight the extraordinary within the ordinary, celebrating determination, friendship, and the courage to stand up for what’s right. Choose your hero's journey!
Whether you're preparing for your GCSE or A-Level English Literature exams, having the right study guides, critical analysis, and exam practice books can make all the difference. This curated reading list covers everything from easy-to-understand summaries to in-depth scholarly interpretations. Get ready to master key quotes, themes, characters, and Shakespearean context with these top resources—perfect [...]
Mark Twain's quote emphasizes that the ability to read alone does not guarantee knowledge or personal growth; it’s the engagement with books that matters. In a world full of distractions, active reading fosters critical thinking, empathy, and continuous learning. True value comes from utilizing literacy to explore and reflect, enhancing one’s life significantly.
Many families in international schools have multilingual backgrounds, necessitating extra support for children learning English as an Additional Language (EAL). Parents can assist by enriching vocabulary through reading, word games, and engaging storytelling. Emphasizing literacy, conversation, and cultural heritage strengthens language development, fostering fluency and confidence in English without undermining the home language.
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