I have often heard criticism of English literature criticism, mostly aimed at the notion that the critics are looking far too deeply into the use
Category: writing
TRAINING STUDENTS FOR ONLINE EXAMS REDUCES COGNITIVE OVERLOAD
Teaching to the test doesn’t work. But teaching students about the test is imperative. Not only that, exam performance IS a thing, and you can
ASSESSMENT IN HE pt 4 – worked examples
This is the 4th in a series of blogs on assessment, which forms part of a larger series of blogs on the importance of starting strong in higher
IS THERE A PLACE FOR CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING IN SCHOOL?
This is part 2 of a series on creativity in schools. Part 1 is here Ben Newmark’s rousing and simply wonderful treaty on why we teach
If You Don’t Model, Learning’s a Lottery
The video below is a perfect demonstration of why it’s so important to model learning for students. What it highlights is what most motivated people
Should examiners be expert in the subject they mark? Duh!
I know what you’re thinking. This is obvious. Well, think again. An examiner has to provide evidence they are teaching in their field, but they
