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Quick and savvy teaching tips

Explore our page filled with quick, ingenious tips for teachers facing unexpected classroom scenarios. Turn disruptions into teaching opportunities with our off-script strategies.

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Quick and savvy student support tips for parents

Explore our page brimming with quick, insightful strategies for parents navigating unexpected scenarios in their child's educational journey. Transform disruptions into learning opportunities with our savvy, off-script guidance.

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Join the CHAMPS! - the art of connecting concepts in lessons

In this article, we discuss the role of Connections and how it can be used to craft exceptional learning experiences.

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Join the CHAMPS! - hooking concepts in lessons

In this article, we discuss the role of Hooks and strategies for hooking concepts for better student engagement.

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Join the CHAMPS! - getting your act(s) together for great lessons

In this article, we discuss the role of Acts and how to choreograph lessons into a masterpieces involving acts and actors.

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Join the CHAMPS! — Mastering the main act in lesson planning

In this article, we discuss the central role of the Main part of lessons and how getting it right is central to attaining desired learning outcomes.

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Join the CHAMPS! - great starters make for great lessons

In this article, we discuss the role of the Plenaries and strategies for using them to make lessons stick.

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Join the CHAMPS! — Crafting great starters for impactful lessons

In this article, we outline our A-Z of Starters and how they can be used to set the tone for an engaging lessons.

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A Briton's view on teaching in Australia

Several years ago, I uprooted my family again and moved to the other side of the world. I had spent my first decade in teaching in the UK and the second decade in the Middle East. Teaching in Australia has been rewarding. Here's what I've found so far.

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Email, call, meet: the art of keeping guardians informed

With the plethora of modern communication methods and increasing amount of information held on each student the job of keeping parents and guardians informed remains as challenging as it has ever been. Here are some tips to get it right.

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Ace your teacher training year: some tips to get you started

So you've decided to become a teacher. Finding and enrolling on a teacher training course is the easy part. The tougher, yet more interesting part is aceing your placements and finding that perfect first job. Here's how to do it.

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Ignite a fire: drive their passion for learning

Whilst most teachers can teach excellent lessons, some go the extra mile. They ignite a passion for learning in their students. We all remember the teachers that went that extra mile for us. Here's how to kindle your students' passion for learning, discovery and excellence.

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Supervision duties: a time to see their other sides

As well as educating young minds, teachers are required to supervise them as they go through their day in school. Not all teachers are fond of supervision duties, but we see the value in them. Here's how to get the most out of break and other supervisory duties.

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Asking the right questions: making the most of parent-teacher conferences

Parent-teacher interviews are an opportunity to touch base with teachers—your partners in helping your child excel at school. Here are 10 questions you can use to get the best out of these sessions.

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Helping with homework: the smart way to support students through their homework

Homework gives you a window into what kids are taught in school these days. Some things have changed, others have not. Your ability to help as a parent is invaluable in helping students excel. Here are some tips on how to help them.

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Getting involved: how to contribute more to students' education

As teachers and parents are really on the same team when it comes to educting students, working closer together can never be a bad thing. Here are some tips on how you can get more involved with the school.

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Keeping abreast: being in the know about your child’s education!

Every parent wants their child to excel at school. Every school wants the same thing. Wanting is however, only the beginning, it takes communication and coordination between home and school to pull it off. Here are some things parents need to know.

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Align facilities with vision: creating holistic learning environments

Schools are sanctuaries for learning and wellbeing. But students learn in a variety of ways and the facilities they use in school should facilitate their learning. Here are some ideas on aligning school facilities to its vision.

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Consult and improve: getting the most out of consultants

Consultants mean different things to various teachers. They have however proved themselves valuable across many industries. Perhaps, it is time schools take another look at how they can benefit from education and other consultants. Here's a thought.

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Keep the records that matter: learning from staff departures

As we work with others, people see our strengths and vulnerabilities even though we try to project the former and obfuse the latter. This knowledge of how we see others is an organisational tresure that can transform organisational learning. Here's how.

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Step up and take the lead

Students operate in led-mode for many parts of the school day but jumping on leadership opportuninities can open a new world for those brave enough to step up.

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