Dictionary versus Thesaurus
Whether it’s Laurel and Hardy, Calvin and Hobbes or Woody and Buzz, popular culture loves a good duo. There’s just so much on offer when the right match is struck; not only do we get two great characters but we get the synergy between the two of them. It’s not just...The Flipped Classroom Approach
The Flipped Classroom approach to teaching and learning is turning the tables on how modern education works. It radically reduces the contact time between lecturers and students but keeps classroom results constant. The New Media Consortium’s annual Horizon report...Making the decision
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”- Abraham Lincoln It is important to follow a strategic decision-making process when making an informed career choice. Share this five-step process called the PACED decision making Process with your learners to help...Oxford & Cambridge Dragon Boat Race 2014
Developing your own skills as a teacher
After a busy year in the classroom, deciding on what skills you would like to acquire or improve is essential. Have a look at some great ways you can develop and enhance your own skills as a teacher. Specialising in a particular area By specialising in a particular...Key Exam Question Words
Exam questions don’t just ask for a specific area of information- they ask for that information to be given in a specific way. There’s a difference between name and describe or analyse and discuss. To really nail an exam it’s not just about having the answers; it’s...Career options: nine pointers to guide decision making
It’s the time of year when learners in the Senior and FET Phases start to explore their interests and think about their career options. Research plays a significant part in this process and is a vital step for learners in order to make informed decisions about their...Analysing an exam question 101
While a sound knowledge of the subject being tested is integral to exam success, it’s also about how you answer the questions. Aligning your knowledge with the specific intention of the question will ensure you get the best results. There are many types of exam...SWOT analysis: choosing a suitable career path
A SWOT analysis is a useful exercise to help learners know and understand their strengths and weaknesses as many of them contemplate life after school. Assist them to evaluate their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to determine what type of career they...
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