CPD REVIEW – Practical Classroom Management Skills
Last Saturday, 7th September, Prospero HQ in London was host to the first session in our 19-20 CPD series: Practical Classroom Management Skills. The session started with attendees experiencing a…
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Classroom Clinic – Starting Supply Lessons
“Dear classroom clinic, I am struggling to cope with the starts of the lessons I’m covering as a supply teacher. I know it’s only the start of the term…
Clear Classroom Management
And we’re back! A new term, a new school year, new classes. With the first week underway, now is the time to reinforce your expectations for the year ahead. Whether…
Classroom clinic – First Lesson Focus?
“Dear classroom clinic, I’m back from my holidays and aware that my first lessons are next week. What advice do you have for these first lessons back?” Firstly, well done…
Starting off September Right
Starting off on the right foot with students in September is the key to the rest of the school year. Now is the time to establish your expectations, routines and…
New Academic Year To-Do List
Here are some suggested items that you might want to have on your To-Do list for the next couple of weeks into September: Owning Organisation Planner / diary Student files…
Fail to prepare, prepare to…well…struggle in the first couple of weeks
We doubt any teacher would disagree that preparation is essential in the world of teaching. Here are three things for you to start thinking about to prepare for September. Know…
INTERVIEW GUIDE: Secondary observed lesson
When entering a new school environment and planning a lesson for students that you do not know, it can sometimes be best to go back-to-basics. We have put together this…
Classroom Clinic – Extra Rewards
“Dear classroom clinic, My class have been great this year and I want to find another way of rewarding them outside of the school’s behaviour policy, either now or by…
INTERVIEW GUIDE: Primary observed lesson
You may be asked to plan and teach a lesson as part of your interview process. If this is the case, you will have been made aware of this…