When you qualify as a teacher you will need to consider what age group of children you wish to teach. It may be that you don’t really have a preference but teaching primary school children can be worlds apart from teaching in a secondary school. Depending on what type of character you have, will help …
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Educational apps
Whether you use an iPhone or an android device there really is an app for everything! Now some of these apps are purely novelty apps with games on or fun things to do, however there has been a rise in the amount of educational apps released for young children. Most of the app companies realise …
Learning an instrument – rewarding and beneficial
Learning to play a musical instrument is not only fun and rewarding – recent studies suggest that this type of learning can help improve brain functions such as memory. Happily, it’s never been easier to get into the world of music through e-learning. There’s a huge range and depth of courses available for learning pretty …
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Get a degree without going to university
If you feel that you’ve missed the chance to attend a university and get a degree. It could be that work and family commitments prevent you from doing so, or perhaps you lack the academic qualifications to gain entry. Happily, there are some great distance learning options available. The Open University is the largest provider …
Learning a new language
Studies have shown that the best time to learn a new language is when you are a child. People often say that a child’s brain is like a sponge and just keeps absorbing new information, and learning language is much easier to do when you are younger. Most schools in the UK teach at least …
One to one tuition
In education it certainly is the case that one size does not fit all. How children learn and develop can vary greatly depending on many factors such as age of the child, gender and the current academic level of the child. When teaching in a class of twenty-plus children, catering for all the different learning …
Do teachers have too much holiday?
As a teacher you may often hear the phrase, oh what are you moaning about, you get loads of holiday don’t’ you? Yes, teachers do get more holiday than maybe people in other professions, but with the perks of the additional holiday comes some challenges too. A teaching job is very stressful and unlike some …
Putting in place the new curriculum
A new national curriculum has been introduced for England this term. A major review is also ongoing in Wales. New requirements can put teachers under a lot of added pressure if they are hastily introduced, as in England. The National Union for Teachers is urging teachers to try not to panic. It is the teacher …
Different jobs available within education
If you want to work in the education industry, there are many roles available and you do not just have to become a teacher. Education ranges from nursery / childminding positions through to schools and adult learning. They all have the same goals, to teach a person a skill or qualification required for a job …
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4 tips when looking for supply teaching jobs
There are a number of ways to find the job of your dreams if you are planning on becoming a supply teacher. In fact, recent developments in technology have made it easier to find supply teaching jobs in the UK, although many individuals are still unsure where the best places are online to look. Here …
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