With verve, passion and a large helping of first-hand experience, Andrea Gadesby delivers a rallying cry to tutors of all subjects: we are all teachers of literacy.
Explained in the context of actual 2017 GCSE and KS2 exam paper questions, Andrea sets out the stall for why all educators must understand how vital good literacy skills are for educational development.
In our first episode dedicated to vocabulary, we explore the intricacies of this field and central importance to education through the lens of the published works of a children’s author.
Marcia Brissett-Bailey is many things. A voice for change across many sections of society: race, gender, disability, social mobility to name just four.
Many are calling for an update to the education system. Few are doing so with as much passion and experience as Dave Harris, Managing Director of Independent Thinking Ltd.
A lot has been said about the nature of this year’s GCSE and A level results. Richard pierces the conversation with an important discussion of what it means to have ‘done well’ this year.
In this, the second of a three-part series on the essay-writing process, Daniel dives into his tips on note-taking. Whether you’re a mind-mapper or a bullet-pointer, the key is to use what works best for you and not to waste time focusing on the aesthetics of the notes (though colour will often help …).