Pupils and staff spend a lot of time over prep whether it be planning it, doing it or marking it. Following my previous post I am convinced that many of us could do more to ensure that this time is well spent, beneficial to learning and that it gives teachers the feedback they need about …
Month: February 2018
The Power of Teaching Games
Teaching games can inject a lot of fun into our lessons; this helps pupils’ motivation levels, engagement and helps build positive rapport with our class. Games can also incorporate lots of transferable skills including team work, communication skills, problem solving and sometimes physical activity! When I carried out research into the student voice at Oakham …
Speed Dating in February
...with a Teaching & Learning twist! On the evening of Friday 23rd February (the week after half term) the Teaching & Learning team are organising a pedagogy speed dating event. The plan is for everyone to bring along one idea or one resource you have used that you would be happy to recommend to a …
Prep at Oakham School: Some of what the pupils think…
At my daughter’s primary school recently they carried out a survey into homework and perceptions of it by staff, teachers and students. The results were revealing and policies and practice have been adapted as a result. Inspired by this I ran a very informal (and admittedly unscientific) investigation of my own with upper school classes …
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