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When we hear a pedagogical term such as this, it can make us feel unsure and insecure about new knowledge and teaching methodologies, however it is very likely that we are already practising Bloom’s Taxonomy in our classrooms on a daily basis. So, what is Bloom’s taxonomy? The most famous researcher of higher-level thinking was […]

Questions are a frequent feature of speech in classrooms, whether from the teacher or the student, so it is important that we use our questions effectively to promote learning and progress. Generally, we assume that it is the role of the teacher to ask the questions in the classroom; this could be in the form

As a teacher we are constantly asking questions in the classroom for different reasons and different purposes, such as for assessment and understanding purposes, behavioural management purposes or general well-being purposes. It can also be said that not only is it the role of the teacher to ask questions but that of the student too.

Questions in the classroom take on a new significance for us as education providers and we should all be aware of this. As teachers, we pose questions towards our students as well as towards our colleagues regularly, so they definitely have a new meaning and impact. Questions in the Classroom When reflecting on our teaching

Asking questions is a daily and often unconscious style of speaking for us, but as teachers asking questions takes on a whole new meaning. As teachers, we need to re-evaluate the purpose and meaning behind our questions and take into consideration our audience, with more mindfulness and awareness. So, why do we ask questions? This

Fostering a questioning culture in a classroom is crucial for developing inquisitive minds. Encouraging students to ask questions not only stimulates curiosity but also promotes critical thinking, creativity, and a deeper understanding of subjects. In this blog post we’ll explore how educators can create an environment where questions are celebrated and inquiry is at the

After the success of our inaugural competition last year where we focused on developing students’ independent learning skills, we are delighted to announce our newest and latest competition, One Big Question About the World Around Me – just in time to celebrate teachers on World Teacher Day. The Competition What’s the biggest question your students can

As a teacher we encounter numerous students in our classrooms on a daily basis, and with these students come a variety of learning styles, which it is our responsibility to make sure that we are recognising and addressing. As humans, we all learn in different ways; some of us may be able to listen to

Differentiation is the pedagogical term for adapting our teaching to meet the needs of all students in our classroom. When we plan our lessons there are multiple considerations that must take place – what is the lesson content? What is the learning objective? What activities could I use to teach the lesson? How will I

When we have a large group of students in front of us, we often have a diverse range of attainment and learning styles. Often, when we prepare lessons, we focus on the weaker attainers and make sure we are supporting them through the use of simplified worksheets or scaffolding to support writing activities. However, it