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Boost Your Teaching

There are 32 videos in this series.

Shake up your teaching with experts in a range of fields, from using your voice to digital photography

5 mins Introducing a New Strategy

A new approach to effective marking at a college in Swindon

5 mins Understanding Levels - An MFL Example

Exploring levels of achievement with students to help them excel

5 mins Self Assessment and Peer-to-Peer Marking

One school's approach to self-assessment in peer-to-peer marking

5 mins What Makes a Good Detention?

A discussion on the merits and negatives surrounding detentions

4 mins Raise Your Expectations

How a KS3 teacher raises attainment in a lower ability class

4 mins Making Videos for Assessment

A KS3 science teacher uses ICT to encourage pupil self-assessment

4 mins Rewarding Teamwork

How a secondary teacher uses teamwork to engage students in class

4 mins Snappy Games and Activities

Examples of fun KS2 activities for mixed ability groups

4 mins Learning Outdoors

A look at outdoor numeracy and learning activities for KS2

4 mins Extending Speaking and Listening

A primary school creates good models for speaking and listening

4 mins Key Skills Intervention

Sessions help primary pupils keep up with literacy and numeracy

4 mins Circle of Friends

Providing a support network for isolated and alienated students

4 mins Exploring Thinking Processes

Exploring pupils’ thinking processes in maths using APP

5 mins Classroom Seating

How classroom layout can help maximise pupils' learning

4 mins Peer to Peer Assessment

A lesson idea for peer-to-peer assessment in KS3/4 maths

4 mins Learner Profile Passport

Using learner profile passports to enhance learning at KS3/4

5 mins Literacy – Role Play, Reading Aloud and Oral Storytelling

Immersing KS2 pupils in literature to boost writing standards

5 mins Getting Organised for the New Year

The essential guide to a smooth start to the new school year

5 mins How to be Inspirational

Advice on how to develop inspirational pedagogy

5 mins Transitions During Lessons

Advice on planning effective transitions into lessons

15 mins Body Language Techniques

Advice on body language techniques for teachers

2 mins Body Language for Engaging and Motivating

Using body language to engage pupils in a lesson

2 mins Body Language when Ending the Lesson

Using body language to keep pupils calm at the end of a lessson

2 mins Body Language when Establishing Relationships

Using body language to establish relationships with pupils

2 mins Body Language when Starting the Lesson

Using body language to settle pupils at the start of a lesson

2 mins Body Language for Reinforcing Learning

Using body language to help understanding of difficult topics

8 mins Behaviour Management in a Drama Class

Behaviour management techniques for active, practical lessons

5 mins Tips on Plenaries

Teacher trainer Fiona Hogg demonstrates how to improve plenaries

6 mins Using Your Voice

A voice coach talks about the power of voice

6 mins Tips for Better Digital Photography

A professional photograher offer tips to teachers and pupils

8 mins Critical Thinking

How teachers can encourage critical thinking skills in pupils

5 mins Using Sketchbooks

How using sketchbooks across the curriculum can encourage ideas