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'Strong' silence is a sound strategy in class
Periods of calm can be extremely beneficial, but you must get pupils onside, argues Helen E Lees
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Four famous theories of learning: a beginner's guide
As England encourages the brightest young teachers to go straight into schools and train on the job, Mike Gershon offers a crash course in four of the most famous theories of learning, with practical tips for all
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Getting the best out of classroom discussions
Discussion is a powerful tool, but using it in class can be a minefield. Mike Gershon shares tips on making it work
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How to encourage structured speaking and listening
Mike Gershon shares his tips for enhancing students’ thinking skills by working on speaking and listening
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Differentiation: Making the most of mixed ability
‘Differentiation’ is often misunderstood, but used effectively it can be a cooperative strategy that raises everyone’s level
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The importance of marking
Phil Beadle explains why decent marking is the key to pupil progress
Time management for new teachers
Sara Bubb advises on how to put in the hours most effectively
Parents' evenings and behaviour
Extend the warm hand of welcome to parents and get the most from this potentially tricky event
Parents’ evenings: your questions answered
They are meant to be an opportunity for constructive feedback between parents and teachers, but can be a fraught experience. Induction specialist James Williams answers your queries on parents’ evenings
New ideas for lackluster lessons
Is your inspiration running dry trying to keep pupils interested?
Advice to help you handle your first assembly
Ideas for class-based and whole-school activities; plus how to get your class to behave in assemblies
Staffroom etiquette
Make your breaktimes more restful by reading our dos and don’ts of staffroom behaviour
The authoritative teacher’s toolkit
Struggling to regain respect in the classroom? Gererd Dixie discusses the fine arts of non-verbal communication
How long does it take to win over a class?
It's the $64,000 question - how long will it take before your pupils are on-side? Tom Bennett helps you set your expectations
Setting the behaviour rules from the outset
Behaviour guru Tom Bennett offers simple ways to plant the seeds of success at the very start of your teaching career

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