There have been many changes in the educational system since the late 1950s and early 60s, including a big move to a more progressive approach. This threw aside most of the traditional teaching methods in literacy and numeracy. Literacy focused less on grammar, syntax and good spelling – the structural elements of language – in…
Teachers are always looking for opportunities which they can use to engage their students, and ways in which they can help them learn. For all the appalling death and distress it is causing, the coronavirus crisis is an historic situation – and an opportunity. We are living through times that will be written about by…
We are all about to enter unchartered territory with the possibility of long term school closures. It’s a daunting prospect for parents as they need to balance having to work from home while trying to ensure their children do not fall too behind in their learning. I am sure schools have worked incredibly hard to…
Once upon a time, the Scottish education system was the envy of the world but its reputation came crashing down when the OECD PISA ratings came out late last year. They showed that in 2018 Scotland’s attainment in maths and science had taken another dive – following on from the falls also seen in 2015…
With the advance of modern technology, social media and text speak is it any wonder that our young people are losing literacy and vocabulary skills? Research from the Oxford University Press has revealed that a shocking 4 out of 10 children starting secondary school have such limited vocabulary it is harming their learning. Modern life…