This is the 2nd post in a series on how my teaching has become more ‘knowledge rich’. The overview of the series is here. Planning schemes using knowledge Direct instruction with focus on context and linking of contexts Direct instruction & note taking Testing Foundation knowledge & depth of knowledge Use of etymology & focus … More A focus on knowledge – knowledge in the curriculum | missdcox
This is the 2nd post in a series on how my teaching has become more ‘knowledge rich’. The overview of the series is here. Planning schemes using knowledge Direct instruction with focus on context and linking of contexts Direct instruction & note taking Testing Foundation knowledge & depth of knowledge Use of etymology & focus … More A focus on knowledge – knowledge in the curriculum | missdcox
Last night I tweeted about ‘slow feedback’ (I made up the name as I typed. I now claim it as mine ©) I thought I’d write a quick blog to explain what I meant and the rationale behind it. Marking exams takes precious time Our year 11s did some exams in the final days of year 10. … More Slow feedback © | missdcox
Last night I tweeted about ‘slow feedback’ (I made up the name as I typed. I now claim it as mine ©) I thought I’d write a quick blog to explain what I meant and the rationale behind it. Marking exams takes precious time Our year 11s did some exams in the final days of year 10. … More Slow feedback © | missdcox
The theme of SAPERE’s annual conference this year is Transforming Teaching And Learning In Your Educational Setting. The conference, which takes place on Thursday 29 November at Conference Aston in Birmingham, will offer P4C ideas, tips, suggestions and inspiration to take back to your classroom and is suitable for teachers and educators at all levels from EYFS to secondary. … More SAPERE annual conference 2018: Creative and imaginative possibilities for P4C | lizzylewissapere
Today trainees got the chance to visit one of our outstanding partnership schools, Cowley International College in St Helens. Led by the experienced RE team, trainees were able to reflect on the notion and importance of professionalism, benefit from the experiences of ex-Alumni and get some top tips for being professional from Principal Cameron Sheeran. … More PGCE RE Professionalism Conference – Cowley International College (18.9.18) | Sjay Patterson
As part of developing their confidence and presentation skills, the PGCE trainees all presented a collage which reflected either their ‘new world’, their journey or their vision for RE. Despite a very busy couple of weeks, they all really engaged with the task and as you can see, produced some fantastic work! Well done guys! … More PGCE RE New Worlds | Sjay Patterson
The theme of SAPERE’s annual conference this year is Transforming Teaching And Learning In Your Educational Setting. The conference, which takes place on Thursday 29 November at Conference Aston in Birmingham, will offer P4C ideas, tips, suggestions and inspiration to take back to your classroom and is suitable for teachers and educators at all levels from EYFS to secondary. … More SAPERE annual conference 2018: Creative and imaginative possibilities for P4C | lizzylewissapere
Year 13 student Natasha met the famous philosopher Peter Vardy as part of a Newcastle trip to attend an A Level Philosophy and Ethics conference. Natasha contributed to the debate on whether religion will still have a place in the 22nd century. pic.twitter.com/ad0crrWZsj — Nunthorpe Sixth Form (@NunthorpeSixthF) November 9, 2017 Today, Year 11 attended … More Social Media Feedback | Charlotte
‘Being brought up in a Muslim household, I have been taught throughout my life that, “Knowledge is half of religion.”As a result, a desire to learn about anything and everything has been with me for as long as I can remember. However, my desire to increase my knowledge about other people’s beliefs, came into fruition … More What I think about Religious Studies… | Charlotte
The RE and Philosophy Echo Chamber 