New Insights From Our Education Experts
Why Does Teachers' Assessment Literacy Matter?
Assessment often does not result in improved student outcomes. Dennis Alonzo, author of Assessment to Support Learning and Teaching, explores why this is and what can be done instead to improve learning outcomes.
Small Class Sizes Not Better for Pupils’ Grades or Resilience
In a study published by the International Journal of Science Education, researchers found that minimising student numbers in classroom does not lead to better grades. In fact, the quality of the teachers is also far more important in achieving academic success.
The Importance of Values Education
Written by one of the editors of How Values Education Can Improve Student and Teacher Wellbeing, this book focuses on the Education in Human Values (EHV) programme and how teachers can enhance their resilience to cope with the stresses of teaching.
Danny Steele: What I Learned as a Young Teacher
We asked school principal and former teacher Danny Steele, author of The Total Teacher, on his early teaching days and his tips to beginning teachers today.