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Professional Knowledge

Keep up-to-date with developments in your specialism, with information-packed videos outlining the latest research covering everything from neuroscience to early reading.

There are 12 videos in this series, of which the following 11 are currently available to view online.

15 mins History
History teacher Lucia Harvey updates her own learning by discovering the latest thinking on two vastly different periods of war in history, both relevant to our modern world with hotly debated interpretations.
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15 mins Geography
This programme explores the key concepts of globalisation, with Diane Swift from the Geographical Association explaining its significance.
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15 mins English
New technologies are second nature to most young people. This programme seeks to explore how they can help and encourage learning in the classroom - particularly in an English lesson.
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15 mins Science
This programme provides an insight into climate change, the change in our world and a change in the way scientists view it.
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15 mins Maths
In this programme leading experts discuss methods that secondary maths teachers should be using to sustain their interest and enthusiasm for the subject.
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15 mins Maths with Professor Christopher Zeeman
Teachers meet the prominent mathematician, Professor Christopher Zeeman at the Royal Institution in London to talk about maths.
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30 mins The Montessori Method
A look at the Montessori method of teaching and attitudes towards it. Is it an outdated system or a successful approach to child development and learning?
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30 mins Early Reading
How two primary schools are using the latest techniques and strategies to encourage early reading.
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15 mins Science: New Visions in Neuroscience
Designed for science teachers, this episode of Professional Knowledge looks at neuroscience and cuttting edge brain imaging technologies.
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15 mins Maths: Wrestling with Primes
Presenter Matthew Tosh looks at the complex subject of prime numbers, from the theories relating to them, to some of their uses, in an information-packed video for maths teachers.
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30 mins Chemistry
Designed for science teachers, this episode of Professional Knowledge uncovers the latest chemistry research which could affect our lives in the near future.
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