As teachers, we often set students a task to complete. But, how do we end the activity? Is it right to just say ‘stop now, the class is over?‘ Although it is tempting to finish it this way, especially if we are running out of time, this does not promote any reflection. Students are unable […]
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When we talk about independent learning we might automatically think that the student takes control, the student leads and the student progress – which are some of the outcomes we desire from this style of teaching. However, the teacher role cannot be underestimated and as the leader in the classroom, you play a key role
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Recently, we were delighted to announce the results of our Year of the Youth competition. Our teachers at Teach2030 worked hard to enter this competition and help their students realise their potential. They began their journey by undertaking a a short course that provided the skills to encourage young people to proactively learn by themselves and collaborate.
Group and pair work in the classroom may seem like a daunting task to manage but with practice, some great collaborative learning will be taking place in your classroom. It is a way to encourage students to take more responsibility for their own and for others’ learning. It is also a way to support each
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After a six month competition that spanned the Commonwealth, the day to announce the winner for the Year of the Youth competition has finally come! As the Commonwealth’s 56 member countries have a combined population of 2.5 billion people, of which more than 60% are under 30 years of age, the Commonwealth sees young people aged 15 to 29 as assets to a
And the winner of our Commonwealth Year of the Youth competition is… Read More »
Being independent means that you can do activities without the need of other people. It can take time to feel like you can successfully complete a task on your own and the same is true in our classrooms – on both sides; for teachers as well as students. We are learning something new by using
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Independent learning is another strategy that we can use to develop our teaching skills, but more importantly encourage greater outcomes from our students equipping them for the many challenges they will face in later life. Independent learning is a way for students to take responsibility for their own learning and progress. In effect they can
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Independent Learning is another strategy that we can use to enhance the teaching and learning happening in our classrooms. It is an umbrella term that encompasses different ways where students take ownership and responsibility for their progress and development rather than being entirely led by teachers directing them to success. For how can our students
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In September 2023, we launched our Commonwealth endorsed competition to support Year of the Youth. On this Commonwealth Day, we announce and celebrate our 10 finalists! The Commonwealth’s 56 member countries have a combined population of 2.5 billion people, of which more than 60% are under 30 years of age. The Commonwealth sees young people
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Welcome to Teach2030’s brand new competition! We are incredibly excited to be participating as an activity in the Commonwealth’s Year of the Youth . All around the world, in classrooms, teachers can sometimes lead too much from the front. As teachers, we know exactly what knowledge we want our learners to have. This can sometimes
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