Sentences with phrase «learning by the pupils»

The teachers were inspired by research that shows that immersion in a second language can accelerate learning by the pupils who typically struggle the most.

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Teachers and pupils do not judge the desirability of various studies and learning activities by the pleasure, comfort, or satisfaction they yield; their sole concern is for the contribution made to the development of right habits of thought and conduct.

The Cedars» approach is to emphasise the interconnectedness of knowledge by drawing out links between subjects so that our pupils do not compartmentalise what they learn.

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».

Developed by educational experts, these curriculum - linked resources encourage pupils to become Food Detectives and to learn about sugar and 5 a Day.

The success in reaching over 9000 pupils last year is thanks, in large part, to the many partners across the UK who have helped us by showing schools how to use the inspiring model of astronaut fitness and health to change children's activity levels and diet through learning about the science behind it.»

Sometimes these teachers can get very good exam results because their students follow their instructions carefully, but I worry that their pupils haven't really learnt much beyond absorbing the message that you get on by copying the teacher.

Most Primary Schools in the Local Government Areas hitherto occupied by Boko Haram were completely destroyed, the Universal Basic Education Board is to undertake reconstruction of all primary schools, renovate existing schools, supply most needed educational materials and of course feed the primary school pupils across the State and provide more furniture to enhance teaching and learning at the primary school level» Shettima said.

As part of the broader Generating Genius program, Richards facilitated and hosted a school challenge at ICL that paired pupils from inner city schools and Eton College, the prestigious public school, to help them understand different approaches to learning by solving science and engineering - based challenges together.

The pupil learns by noting that the teacher rewards the student for correct answers and rebukes for wrong ones.

Research has shown that the potassium - packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

New adaptable communal areas, called «learning streets», mean pupils are encouraged to develop independent learning styles by moving between the classrooms and the learning street, all within a safe and secure environment.

As noted recently by schools minister Nick Gibb, the national phonics screening check demonstrates continuing, strong progress in this vital area of learning for the youngest pupils.

Discussing the funding, John Wood, head teacher at Queensferry Community High, said: «The school's staff, pupils, parents and partners are excited by the new build and the contribution we can make to its design.It will give us opportunities to make sure that the facilities are appropriate for the most up - to - date thinking around learning and the courses that we can offer our young people.

This set of resource includes: • 6 attractive PowerPoint presentations which lead the class through each of the lessons • Fun and thought provoking activities and discussion starters, worksheets and questions to reinforce the learning • 6 differentiated homework tasks • A mark sheet which allows pupils to track their own progress • An end of unit test to prepare the students for exams or can be used as a form of assessment • A complete teacher's guide including easy to follow lesson plans • An answer booklet to help the teacher along The lessons are: Lesson 1 — Looking into ethical and moral dilemmas such as driverless cars and the impact of technology on modern life Lesson 2 — More ethical dilemmas including the ratings culture, medical apps, sharing personal data and cyber bullying Lesson 3 — Environmental issues with technology and how organisations and individuals can reduce these effects Lesson 4 — The Computer Misuse Act 1990 Lesson 5 — The Data Protection Act 1998 Lesson 6 — Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 For more high - quality resources written by this author visit www.nicholawilkin.com

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.

The development will integrate provision for nursery, primary, special needs, secondary, and sixth form pupils, and will be operated by the multi-academy trust, Partnership Learning.

New techniques will also be introduced to tackle bad behaviour by giving new teachers the training to deal with low - level disruption that stops pupils learning.

A recent paper published by Public Health England, «The link between pupil health and well ‑ being and attainment: A briefing for head teachers, governors and staff in education settings» (November 2014) presented the following evidence: pupils with better health and well ‑ being are likely to achieve better academically; effective social and emotional competencies are associated with greater health and well ‑ being, and better achievement; the culture, ethos and environment of a school influences the health and well - being of pupils and their readiness to learn; and a positive association exists between academic attainment and physical activity levels of pupils.

Pupils will be encouraged to take control of their learning by immersing them in activities that inspire the development of key skills such as, critical thinking, problem solving and team work.

Produced by the British Council and supported by HSBC, the «Year of the Sheep» education pack introduces pupils to the differences and similarities between the lives of people in China and the UK while aiming to help children learn more about Chinese language and culture.

Pupils interviewed by Techknowledge for Schools displayed greater motivation and interest in schoolwork when using 1:1 mobile technology, with pupils expressing satisfaction with learning and taking pleasure in the interactive nature of taPupils interviewed by Techknowledge for Schools displayed greater motivation and interest in schoolwork when using 1:1 mobile technology, with pupils expressing satisfaction with learning and taking pleasure in the interactive nature of tapupils expressing satisfaction with learning and taking pleasure in the interactive nature of tablets.

As with much outdoor learning such an exercise can be significantly enhanced by getting pupils to consider the challenges of mapping before they set out.

LEGO ® Education empowers teachers and their pupils to explore, learn and apply coding to the real world, by uniquely combining the familiar LEGO ® bricks with easy to use coding software and engaging STEM challenges designed to meet UK curriculum standards.

This «learning - by - doing» culture is a sure - fire way to engage pupils; after all, coding doesn't have to just be sitting in front of a screen and typing lines of text.

The pack includes: an overview of the unit including a summary of staged learning outcomes linked to the KS2 Programme of Study; comprehensive planning including opportunities for extension; 15 extensive resources with step - by - step instructions, teaching materials and photocopiable pupil sheets; a motivating final assessment activity; staged assessment criteria for the KS2 Programme of Study; a teacher record sheet.

Transparency can be painful, but it's necessary in an era of results - based accountability for schools, an era when we look to see how well a school's pupils are learning and no longer settle for judging schools by their inputs, intentions, or reputation.

PPT is designed to maximise learning and contains: Learning objectives Translation of difficult words Page by page analysis Tasks for A01 and A02 My pupils really appreciated it as it full of content and learning and contains: Learning objectives Translation of difficult words Page by page analysis Tasks for A01 and A02 My pupils really appreciated it as it full of content and Learning objectives Translation of difficult words Page by page analysis Tasks for A01 and A02 My pupils really appreciated it as it full of content and support.

By contrast, in my experience, pretty much the only pressure on teachers to attend to the learning of their quicker, higher - achieving pupils comes from parents — and the pressure - exerting parents are almost always ensconced securely in the middle class.

Pupils will learn about common features of personal worship by employing higher order learning skills.

Pupils will then reflect on what they have learnt, by giving different opinions on a case study.

pupils will start by learning vocabulary through repetition and games then progress onto sentence structure using a simple poem.

Bring the climate change discussion into your classroom with this free resource produced by the Global Learning Programme to support schools wishing to use the 2015 UN Climate Change Conference (COP21) as an opportunity to investigate climate change, and at the same time focusing pupils» thinking on ideas such as development, sustainability and interdependence.

Pupils will learn first hand about the importance of growing conditions by planting salad rocket.

Whether it be a visit to a local museum or a residential trip, such experiences can transform pupils» learning by developing their skills and understanding, improving achievement and enhancing confidence and relationships.

Primary Schools - within successful Primary Schools curriculums are enriched by first - hand experiences, including visits locally and further afield, contributions from adults with knowledge and skills that could enhance pupils» learning, and an extensive range of extra-curricular activities.

Teachers will learn how digital storytelling can boost attainment in literacy, by enrichingcreative writing and switching pupils on to reading.

The reading questions go with the activity in the powerpoint and the clock face at the top of the reading questions can be used by pupils to copy times learnt in the lesson down onto.

The extra investment will be used to recruit and train teaching staff to teach the language up to GCSE level, and aims to see 5,000 pupils learning China's main language by 2020.

Learning gains are measured by comparing the average improvements in the test scores of pupils, represented by the statistical size of the effect.

As a school, they're committed to offering pupils a rounded education by supporting indoor learning with inspiring experiences beyond the classroom:

#ukedchat summary & archive «Teaching pupils to learn» from Thursday 15th December 2011 hosted by @sirwindyblimey.

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.

One language teacher explained how her pupils were more motivated by learning to say what they wanted to express in their own words, using the language being taught, instead of a list of pre-prescribed words.

Teachers should always try and make it fun by using learning apps like the ones on School Jotter to increase pupils engagement.

Washington — With their dead bees, green plants, and electrical gear in hand, elementary - school pupils joined scientists at the National Academy of Sciences here last week to help introduce a new science curriculum designed to help them «learn science by doing science.»

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.

By ensuring that training is as interactive as possible, and takes into consideration all learning styles, schools can help to encourage first aid knowledge from an early age so that pupils feel inspired to be the difference.

Fay added: «We would like to see local authorities monitor and quantify the levels of road safety knowledge gained from our initiative, and we would like to offer pupils other Conies learning aids as well as programmes to support them travelling in safety to and from school by car, bus or bicycle.»

Flipped learning will become more of a norm, even with younger pupils as schools recognise the benefits of getting pupils involved in learning that is not always led by teachers, but facilitated by them.»