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Useful activities for relief teachers: what are they and how do they work?

Useful activities for relief teachers: What is relief teaching? Relief teaching (also known as supply teaching in the UK) means…

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Behaviour charts for the classroom: when to use them and what they mean

What are behaviour charts for the classroom? Behaviour charts form part of a classroom management system that utilises positive reinforcement…

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How to write a lesson plan: everything teachers need to know

What is a lesson plan? When you think of teaching, what springs to your mind is most likely the image…

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What does GCSE stand for?

What does GCSE stand for? The exams taken by 16 year olds in the UK are officially called ‘General Standard…

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Behaviour management strategies for teachers: how to handle difficult students

Behaviour management strategies: positive versus negative reinforcement In order to understand the motivations for pupil behaviour patterns, it’s important to…

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Poster ideas for school projects which are fun and educational

Poster ideas for school projects: why posters are fun and educational Poster projects are an excellent way of getting your…

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Spelling games for the classroom: what are the most effective?

Spelling games for the classroom: why they’re useful Spelling is one of the most essential skills for young children to…

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How to write a recount and what should they include?

How to write a recount: what is a recount? A recount is a piece of writing that retells (‘recounts’) an…

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What is a CRT teacher and what does the role involve?

What does the role of a CRT teacher involve? Casual relief teaching (abbreviated to CRT) is where a qualified teacher…

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