Resources for Teachers

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Scroll down the page for a selection of short articles.

Articles on Teaching and Learning

Please click on the title below for the article:

Mind Games--an example of how a (primary) school is implementing research to improve their students' learning.

Why Brainstorming Works--A brief answer to this question with some tips for effective brainstorming sessions

Downshifting
An article by Gene Van Tassell on the effect of stress on learners and their ability to learn.

Motivating Students
An article by Barbara Gross Davis on teaching strategies that help to improve students' motivation

Effective Learning Resource Centres
A guide to key factors in an effective LRC and important objectives of an LRC policy.

Total Quality Management in Teaching and Learning
An article by Jack Chizmar, Illinois State University looking at how TQM principles can be applied in the classroom.

Twelve ways to popularity with students ...
An article by Jean Rudduck summarising her findings of students' views.

Tutoring
An extract from a book by Philip Waterhouse explaining the benefits of tutoring and guidance for making it happen.

Classroom Management
A look at some preventative measures for improving classroom behaviour.

Accelerated Learning
A simple overview of some of the key components of accelerated learning.

The Learning Gap
An article by Mike Hughes discussing the gap between what we know about effective learning and what takes place in the classroom.

The Learning School
An article by Del Goddard looking at why and how learning in schools should extend beyond the students.

What is effective teaching and learning?
A quick review of the key components of effective teaching and learning.

Assessment
An article looking at the aims of assessment and the principles of effective marking.

Raising Standards and Improving Learning-- Getting the Balance Right
An Article by Chris Haines, Network Manager

Gaining Control in Your Classroom
How teachers can gain control by giving up some control.

Multiple Intelligences
A brief introduction to this topic

Learning Styles and Strategies
Some ideas of how to adapt teaching strategies for different learning styles

Life Coaching