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Does rewarding good behaviour deserve a gold star?

2024-11-22T05:24:00+00:00By

Using commendations to encourage positive behaviour can have an impact beyond the chemistry classroom

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What should learners call their teachers?

2024-10-31T05:56:00+00:00By

Step into a classroom and you’ll often hear Miss, Madam and Sir. But is it time for change?

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4 ideas to empower your learners

2024-10-18T06:39:00+01:00By

Use key education frameworks, such as PISA, in your chemistry lessons to equip students for life

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  • Why you and your students should get involved in the Olympiad

  • ‘It’s a really enjoyable experience’

  • How to run a successful Chemistry Olympiad club

  • ‘Having a go at something really difficult builds confidence’

  • Simply the best – classic questions from UK Chemistry Olympiads

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Meet the chemistry teacher in Dr Martens

Science and chemistry teacher Katie Thompson reveals her best teaching hacks and who inspires her as a woman in STEM

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Make subject-specific professional development stick

2024-09-09T05:34:00+01:00By

5 ways to make CPD effective and long-lasting in your science department

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Improve students’ understanding with Johnstone’s triangle

2024-08-19T07:12:00+01:00By and

Make abstract ideas concrete by linking macroscopic, submicroscopic and symbolic representations

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Reviewing the ECF

2024-04-08T06:02:00+01:00By

Do new teachers leave the early career framework a five-star review or are they left with a bad taste in their mouths?