I have had the pleasure of writing some articles for the TES recently. I wanted to create a running record for myself so that I had access to the electronic …
What is in a word? Etymology for Every Teacher
Etymology (noun) The study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history. Etymology is often often considered the preserve of the English …
The Magic of Metaphor
Please take a minute to undertake the following little linguistic task. Grab a pen and a piece of paper. Write down a few sentences that describe yourself in a good mood. …
Moving Beyond National Curriculum Levels
A fair few months ago the government announced the end of KS3 levels. Only there has been little real change – to my knowledge – in the status quo because …
Designing a New Curriculum – What are your ‘Big Ideas’?
Cross the threshold and seize a new and improved curriculum. Many teachers will already be thinking about the significant curriculum changes just around the corner. I admit that I have …