This study unit offers some practical strategies that teachers use to manage their classrooms, drawing on both academic research and the experience of practising teachers.

The guide enables teachers to build their...

This study unit offers some practical strategies that teachers use to plan lessons for lower attainers. The techniques suggested are tried and tested; they draw on both academic research and the experience of practising teachers. 

By working through this guide you can build your teaching repertoire step by...

This study unit offers some practical strategies that teachers use to design effectively inclusive lessons. The techniques suggested are tried and tested; they draw on both academic research and the experience of practising teachers.

By working through this guide you can build your teaching repertoire step...

This study unit offers some practical strategies that teachers use during interactive whole-class teaching sessions, particularly during starters and plenaries. The techniques suggested are tried and tested; they draw on both academic research and the experience of practising teachers.

By working through...

This study unit offers some practical strategies that teachers use to provide effective modelling. The techniques suggested are tried and tested; they draw on both academic research and the experience of practising teachers.

By working through this guide you can build your teaching repertoire step by step,...

This study unit offers some practical strategies that teachers use to engage pupils through questioning. The techniques suggested are tried and tested; they draw on both academic research and the experience of practising teachers.

By working through this guide you can build your teaching repertoire step by...

This study unit offers some practical strategies that teachers use to structure their own explanations and to help pupils provide clear explanations themselves. The techniques suggested are tried and tested; they draw on both academic research and the experience of practising teachers.

By working through...

This study unit offers some practical strategies that teachers use to guide pupils’ learning. The techniques suggested are tried and tested; they draw on both academic research and the experience of practising teachers.

By working through this guide, you can build your teaching repertoire step by step,...

This Catalyst article explores how cyclists can use physics to explain certain limitations to their performance. Variables which may affect a cyclist's speed such as force, energy and power are considered along with formulas for calculating the correct amount of each in order to optimise performance.

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In this challenge, students are asked to evaluate an existing product – a step counter or pedometer. They then create a step counter to encourage healthier lifestyles among teenagers. It is based on a BBC micro:bit device which includes an accelerometer capable of detecting ‘shake events’. These events are then...

Published by LSIS, this report describes an action research project carried out by Macclesfield College. The research looked at the implementation of a peer observation scheme and its effects on teaching and learning.

Published in 2009 by LSIS, this report describes action research carried out by Greenhead College. The research project was to develop a peer mentoring scheme in chemistry to help students who struggle with the difference in demands that AS courses make compared to GCSE. In turn, it is hoped that this will lead to...

Produced in 2011 by the Learning Skills Improvement Service, these materials help to demonstrate effective practice. From City College Norwich, this case study looks at the theme of equality and diversity. Peer mentoring has proved successful in many professional development projects to enhance the knowledge and...

Simulation of penalty shoot-outs is the focus of this resource, from the Centre for Innovation in Mathematical Teaching. Students use random numbers to decide the probability of a team scoring a goal, as well as investigating the average number of kicks and the most likely result. The tasks are designed to prompt...