All things Educational. Sharing resources for Secondary English
Reading is a transformative act that promotes personal growth, critical thinking, and empathy. It enhances academic performance and mental well-being by reducing stress. Additionally, it fosters lifelong learning and curiosity. Ultimately, engaging with books enriches our understanding of ourselves and the world, making reading an invaluable habit.
Looking for engaging back-to-school activities for secondary students that go beyond traditional ice breakers? This content offers creative alternatives, including the "I wish my teacher knew" section, facilitating meaningful academic reflection while fostering an enjoyable classroom environment. A student profile PDF version is also available for improved understanding.
The text emphasizes the crucial role of vocabulary in education, particularly for EAL/ESL learners. It highlights effective teaching strategies and structured curriculum planning to enhance vocabulary awareness, ensuring students’ success and academic growth. By integrating vocabulary instruction across subjects, students become more confident and capable in using language, positively impacting their learning outcomes.
Our school is wonderfully tight-knit which comes from the small through-school qualities and has fostered more primary/secondary collaborations than I had experienced in the UK. As an English teacher, my day-to-day teaching was greatly affected by the change in cohort comparably: my previous UK schools were in deprived areas with predominantly white working-class families with [...]
The author reflects on their journey in education, expressing a profound love for literature and lifelong learning. Teaching across various subjects and schools, including overseas, has enriched their experience. Inspired by the #EduTwitter community, they embrace sharing resources through their blog, fostering a culture of support and shared knowledge while encouraging their students' passion for learning.
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