As we don’t have many exam questions other than in the SAMs (and text books if you have them) some people have created their own practice questions for GCSE. However this following suggestion is work-light and hopefully also has learning benefits for students. I tell the students which type of question they will be asked about. … More Student crowd-sourced exam questions | missdcox
As we don’t have many exam questions other than in the SAMs (and text books if you have them) some people have created their own practice questions for GCSE. However this suggestion is work-light and hopefully also has learning benefits for students. I tell the students which type of question they will be asked about. In … More Student crowd-sourced exam questions | missdcox
Proficiency in oral language provides children with a vital tool for thought. Without fluent and structured oral language, children will find it very difficult to think. Bruner,1983. At parents’ evenings in my current school, I am often told ‘They come home talking about your lessons and we debate it’. This makes me very happy for … More The privilege of discussion | missdcox
Proficiency in oral language provides children with a vital tool for thought. Without fluent and structured oral language, children will find it very difficult to think. Bruner,1983. At parents’ evenings in my current school, I am often told ‘They come home talking about your lessons and we debate it’. This makes me very happy for … More The privilege of discussion | missdcox
Courtesy of Swilla Schools As we embarked on the second cycle of teaching the A Level in Religious Studies, it became apparent that I needed to do more work with my students on the skills that they need to note take, write, learn, review and test. We simply don’t do enough of this lower down, … More How to be a success at A Level | noreply@blogger.com (Mr Lewis)
I don’t have a mark book. There’s little point. Having a set of marks for a student doesn’t really tell you much. For them to be meaningful they need a lot of extra data that isn’t efficient to record in a mark book. Example Let’s imagine a test that is out of 20 marks; a … More An increase in marks does not mean a student is making progress | missdcox
I don’t have a mark book. There’s little point. Having a set of marks for a student doesn’t really tell you much. For them to be meaningful they need a lot of extra data that isn’t efficient to record in a mark book. Example Let’s imagine a test that is out of 20 marks; a … More An increase in marks does not mean a student is making progress | missdcox
“Is it a mythical story?” says Andy Lewis, director of RE at St Bonaventure’s Catholic School, in East London. “A literal story? A symbolic story? If students understand the concept of the story, they can get into that debate. “You’re asking questions about the nature of God. Year 7s really enjoy discussions about: who is … More TES Article: Long read: The battle for the soul of RE | noreply@blogger.com (Mr Lewis)
Progress has become a feared term for some teachers. It’s a term used to check they’re doing their job, that they are pushing students to their limits or sadly, if they’re not doing their job. Yet, regardless of people’s views on how this has been done badly, I do have a responsibility to ensure my … More Progress without data – How it can be ‘shown’ & benefit the teacher in the process | missdcox
Progress has become a feared term for some teachers. It’s a term used to check they’re doing their job, that they are pushing students to their limits or sadly, if they’re not doing their job. Yet, regardless of people’s views on how this has been done badly, I do have a responsibility to ensure my … More Progress without data – How it can be ‘shown’ & benefit the teacher in the process | missdcox
The RE and Philosophy Echo Chamber 