Initial teacher education

 

If you are just starting your teaching career, you’ll find guidance from PGCE and SCITT tutors, along with advice and support from experienced teachers and mentors on how to survive and thrive in your training and NQT years.

  • The trap of gimmicks in the classroom

    The trap of gimmicks in the classroom

    Published: 18/08/2020

    Andy Sammons, teacher, writer and head of department (@andy_samm), warns new teachers to avoid gimmicks and focus on the fundamentals of teaching.

    By: Andy Sammons
  • Plan, teach, mark: the magic roundabout

    Plan, teach, mark: the magic roundabout

    Published: 21/10/2019

    Andy Sammons (@andy_samm), author of 'The Compassionate Teacher', outlines his approach to managing the fundamentals of teaching for trainees.

    By: Andy Sammons
  • Teaching poetry: approaches for training teachers

    Teaching poetry: approaches for training teachers

    Published: 17/08/2020

    Helena Thomas is a PGCE English course leader. She believes training teachers need to take their time when teaching poetry to students, and offers a range of strategies to it more meaningful.

    By: Helena Thomas
  • Purposeful practicals

    Purposeful practicals

    Published: 01/10/2019

    Sarah Longshaw leads the Cheshire and Stockport Science Learning Partnership. Here she shares her tips for making practical work purposeful.

    By: Sarah Longshaw
  • Strategies for remembering students' names

    Strategies for remembering students' names

    Published: 21/10/2019

    Aly Spencer is Head of ITT for the Fylde Coast SCITT. Here she shares her suggestions for fail-safe ways to get to know your students if you are a new teacher.

    By: Aly Spencer
  • 10 ideas for new MFL teachers

    10 ideas for new MFL teachers

    Published: 10/09/2020

    10 tried and tested language learning activities that never fail to engage students, brought together by Languages editor and experienced MFL teacher Sheena Newland.

    By: Sheena Newland