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5 Ways to Student Wellbeing during Unprecedented Times

‘Unprecedented’ One of the most apt words to describe our current reality seems like a good place to start. As COVID-19 has spread, so has misinformation, confusion and the general ‘psychological and sociological fog’ of understanding ways in which we…
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The Psychology behind Sticky Notes and how to effectively use them in teaching practice to encourage Collaborative Learning

The Psychology behind Sticky Notes and how to effectively use them in teaching practice to encourage Collaborative Learning    Sticky Notes: An accident that turned out to be a huge benefit to teachers! In 1968, Chemist Spencer Silver invented sticky notes by…
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The Importance of Continuing Professional Development as an Educator

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) enables educators to keep up-to-date with knowledge in their field as well as with the newest pedagogical approaches. CPD offers newly qualified teachers an opportunity to explore a variety of new methods and techniques (in addition to the standard theories and techniques outlined on a…
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Leicester Teaching and Learning Autumn Conference 2017

I am excited to be once again presenting a workshop with inspiring educators, this time at the Leicester Teaching and Learning Autumn Conference #TeachCon17 on Friday 10 November 2017 . The leaves are falling and signalling change and as we move into a new season, a new…
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Leicester Teaching and Learning Summer Conference 2017

Leicester Teaching and Learning Summer Conference 2017 at The City of Leicester College, Leicester On Saturday 24 June 2017  I am excited to be presenting a workshop with inspiring educators at the Leicester Teaching and Learning Summer Conference #LTaLSC17. Learning new things,…
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