Sentences with phrase «by pupils in classrooms»

There is an estimated 721,000 tablets for use by pupils in classrooms across UK schools and academies and it is predicted to ride to 846,000 by 2016.

There are currently estimated to be 721,000 tablets for use by pupils in classrooms across UK maintained schools and academies and a forecast that by the end of 2016 the number will have increased to over 946,000.

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It is being used in British schools by pupils and teachers to create calm classrooms, reduce stress around exams and foster creativity.

During the High Court hearing, counsel Nick Armstrong told the judge it was the only occasion on which a teacher had been killed by a pupil in a British classroom and the family were anxious «that all the lessons that can be learned from this enormous tragedy are learned».

This action cuts back to the modern - day Westminster office, and swaps between this and enjoyable classroom antics as Sam attempts to do focus group - style research by teaching some pleasingly irreverent pupils in a school each week.

The thinktank calculates that the reality of the government's small real terms increase in schools spending coupled with rising classroom numbers meant that spending per pupil would fall by 2.25 % over the next four years.

It makes this important research accessible to more than just cardiologists and radiologists - it can be understood by family, friends, non-scientists, patients, school pupils... I have friends who are going to use it in their high school classroom (great for physics teachers).

A new, in - depth report takes a look at how states spend education money and finds that the most cost - effective ways of increasing student achievement are by reducing pupil - teacher ratios, providing more prekindergarten programs, and providing teachers with discretionary classroom resources — not by raising teacher pay.

Reported by the Shoreham Herald, on one particular day, pupils were allowed to come in wearing their own clothes in exchange for donating classroom necessities, which would have otherwise been funded by the school.

The idea is to create powerful interest in the learning topic from the outset — perhaps by introducing a visitor to the classroom, taking the pupils outside, or introducing a new object or activity to the classroom.

He added: «Together with our reforms to improve behaviour and plans to crack down on truancy by deducting the cost of unpaid fines from child benefit, we have put heads and teachers firmly back in charge of their classrooms so they can extend opportunity and give the pupils the best start to life.»

Pupils are being cyber-bullied and targeted by extremist groups while working online in school classroom, according to a new survey of more than 2,000 UK parents.

Shortstepping the governments» proposal of 80 % by 2050 by several paces, this report can be used in the classroom to inspire the pupils» ability to build sustainable solutions for our uncertain energy future.

New research, revealed by school leadership organisation The Key, has shown that at least 194,000 pupils starting school in September are not ready for the classroom.

Once family background and the nature of the peer group at school were taken into account, student achievement was unaffected by per - pupil expenditure, school size, the science lab facilities, the number of books in the library, the use of tracking by ability levels to assign students to classrooms, or other factors previously assumed to be indicators of what makes for a good school.

Just slightly above by 1 %, only 8 % of teachers think a pupil's technical literacy has been harmed by the presence of technology in the classroom.

And pupil - teacher ratios have fallen by almost 50 percent due to investments in class - size reduction and an increase in the number of teachers who are not assigned to full classrooms (see Figure 2).

Not fit for purpose A study by the Royal Institute of British Architects shows that damp classrooms and school buildings full of asbestos results in pupils who are struggling to learn effectively and impacting on the health of both students and teachers.

by Brett Wigdortz, founder and CEO, Teach First; Fair access: Making school choice and admissions work for all by Rebecca Allen, reader in the economics of education at the Institute of Education, University of London; School accountability, performance and pupil attainment by Simon Burgess, professor of economics at the University of Bristol, and director of the Centre for Market and Public Organisation; The importance of teaching by Dylan Wiliam, emeritus professor at the Institute of Education, University of London; Reducing within - school variation and the role of middle leadership by James Toop, ceo of Teaching Leaders; The importance of collaboration: Creating «families of schools» by Tim Brighouse, a former teacher and chief education officer of Oxfordshire and Birmingham; Testing times: Reforming classroom teaching through assessment by Christine Harrison, senior lecturer in science education at King's College London; Tackling pupil disengagement: Making the curriculum more engaging by David Price, author and educational consultant; Beyond the school gates: Developing children's zones for England by Alan Dyson, professor of education at the University of Manchester and co-director of the Centre for Equity in Education, Kirstin Kerr, lecturer in education at the University of Manchester and Chris Wellings, head of programme policy in Save the Children's UK Programme; After school: Promoting opportunities for all young people in a locality by Ann Hodgson, professor of education and director of the Learning for London @IOE Research Centre, Institute of Education, University of London and Ken Spours, professor or education and co-director of the Centre for Post-14 Research and Innovation at the Institute of Education, University of London.

This is differentiated and works well with set and mixed ability classes - a list of target language expressions to use in the classroom (written by a native speaker)- Flashcards / display posters (27) to label classroom items or hang from the ceiling or even make smaller and put into pupil books - A guide to using Pinterest as an educator

At Bickley Park, we are constantly responding to research into how to bridge the gender gap: school development over the summer was fuelled by how to optimise boys» performance, resulting in the introduction of a new food technology classroom — providing hands on learning — and an outdoor timber trail to let pupils burn off energy at break times.»

Substantial improvements were reported by schools in areas such as pupil well - being, confidence and self - esteem and an increased willingness from pupils to participate in classroom activities.

Rare is the teacher who can do right by her ablest pupils at the same time she provides slower learners in her classroom the attention that they need.

The Commission will examine factors that impact spending in education, including: school funding and distribution of State Aid; efficiency and utilization of education spending at the district level; the percentage of per - pupil funding that goes to the classroom as compared to administrative overhead and benefits; approaches to improving special education programs and outcomes while also reducing costs; identifying ways to reduce transportation costs; identifying strategies to create significant savings and long - term efficiencies; and analysis of district - by - district returns on educational investment and educational productivity to identify districts that have higher student outcomes per dollar spent, and those that do not.

These can be used by maths leaders and classroom teachers for planning or assessment purposes Pupils need to be able to read and understand this vocabulary if they are to make good progress in mathematics.

Famous former pupils of Blackpool schools are to help transform current students» opportunities and give them a better start in life by going back to the classroom.

By monitoring these areas over a period of time you can soon make small changes to save on bills and you can even use that realtime information in the classroom to teach pupils the principles of energy awareness.

This new site will enable teachers to create pupil observation reports while in the classroom or by using the app while on the go.

By applying more creative thinking, where pupils are receiving targeted provision which is all about closing the gaps and where this is common for many of the pupils in the school, it should lead to a reduction in the number of pupils registered as having SEN; finally addressing the nagging sense SENCOs have had that really what is required is the best provision at the classroom level.

This included: attendance levels (studies show a positive relationship between participation in sports and school attendance); behaviour (research concludes that even a little organised physical activity, either inside or outside the classroom, has a positive effect on classroom behaviour, especially amongst the most disruptive pupils); cognitive function (several studies report a positive relationship between physical activity and cognition, concentration, attention span and perceptual skills); mental health (studies indicate positive impacts of physical activity on mood, well - being, anxiety and depression, as well as on children's self - esteem and confidence); and attainment (a number of well - controlled studies conclude that academic achievement is maintained or enhanced by increased physical activity).

Professor Brian Cox, Professor for Public Engagement, says, «I have been delighted to be involved in filming these video resources, travelling around the country and meeting teachers and pupils who are inspired by science and involved in exciting, practical science in the classroom.

By enabling students to understand the application of classroom ‑ taught subjects in a practical setting, pupils can develop a working geographical knowledge that is relevant to the real world.

The competition, run by Viking the provider of everyday essentials to schools, encouraged pupils to utilise their imagination, and expand their vision of the potential advancements to their everyday stationery items in the classroom.

The whole book has been abridged to allow it to be accessed by EAL pupils working in a mainstream classroom.

Mr Ierston said: «Alongside the excellent progress our pupils make in the classroom, an analysis of our enrichment programmes show that 85 per cent of our pupils regularly take part in extra-curricular activities, 100 per cent of year seven and eight students have either completed or are on target to complete their awards in fencing, ju - jitsu, first aid, life - saving and sports leadership, and all year nine students are on target to complete the Duke of Edinburgh bronze award by the end of the year.»

«What teachers do say is that getting pupils ready to learn is eating into precious teaching time and they are frequently unsupported by school leaders who too often do not teach and are divorced from the day - to - day realities of life in the classroom.»

Newham Council will also help pupils with specific social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs by creating six new «flexible learning areas» in mainstream secondary school classrooms.

... art, health, physical education, and other assigned district curriculum to pupils in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the school district, and other district approved learning...

Examining the effect of class size on classroom engagement and teacherepupil interaction: Differences in relation to pupil prior attainment and primary vs. secondary schools by Peter Blatchford, Paul Bassett, Penelope Brown

By participating in various activities outside the classroom, pupils have the opportunity to independently pursue their passions, and develop other skills not covered by the curriculuBy participating in various activities outside the classroom, pupils have the opportunity to independently pursue their passions, and develop other skills not covered by the curriculuby the curriculum.

And this disparity is reflected in actual spending by districts; current expenditures per pupil range from $ 8,659 to $ 22,962; the difference equates to more than $ 357,000 per year in a classroom of 25 students.

The new teachers - area will contain exclusive Coding Projects, Lesson Plans, and Code - Along Video Lessons - led by real - world app and games developers - for you to use in your classroom, helping your pupils to learn coding on the BBC micro: bit, Scratch, Minecraft for Education, Python, HTML5, JavaScript, Robotics, and more!

By Mandy De Waal While children in former Model C schools enjoy the privilege of excellent facilities, there are places of learning in rural areas without access to water, where pupils share grossly overcrowded classrooms, and where conditions essentially violate basic human rights.