Classroom Clinic – The Last Word
“Dear classroom clinic, Generally, the behaviour in my classes is positive but I have a couple of students who when I challenge them always want to have the last…
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Half-Term Assessment Advice
With the end of the half-term approaching, many teachers will be looking onward to a form of summative assessment before the October break. In a new school or new role,…
Classroom Clinic – Tidy Tips
“Dear classroom clinic, I know it’s still September but I always end up with an untidy classroom at the end of nearly every lesson! How can I avoid spending my time…
Getting them ‘doing’
Faced with a misbehaving class and feeling like you are losing control, it is very common to simply ‘react’ and attempt to shut down unwanted behaviours in the classroom right away…
Classroom Clinic – Mini-Plenaries
“Dear classroom clinic, Thank you for all the guidance prior to my interview lesson – I got the job! Unfortunately, I ran out of time to do the lesson…
The World’s Largest Lesson
This year on September 24th children all around the world will take part in the World’s Largest Lesson for its fifth year. What are the 17 Global Goals? In 2015, world…
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…
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…