Perspectives on teaching and learning
The first stage of compulsory education, including the adoption of basic lifetime skills like reading, writing, spelling, interpersonal communication and concentration
Has there ever been a golden age of reading when all children have immersed themselves in so-called “good” literature? Possibly, but certainly not in the Swedish elementary school in the late 1960s. This has been shown by research from the University of Borås, funded by the Swedish Research Council. At the end of the 1960s, … Continue reading Reading in school – not everything has changed
A free app created by a University of Huddersfield professor enables primary school pupils and their teachers to become time travellers, experiencing the sights and sounds – including the music – of ancient societies and civilisations. They can sample life as a prehistoric cave dweller, witness the rise of Stonehenge or join the audience at … Continue reading App brings time travel to life for schools
A study by the UPV/EHU’s Department of Evolutionary Psychology and Education has explored the validity of narrative and non-narrative cartoons for developing narrative skills, moral reasoning and values and countervalues in children in mainstream and non-mainstream education. The effect that may be exerted by the structure of the cartoons on these aspects when the children … Continue reading How cartoons enable children’s narrative skills and values
UK School Standards Minister Nick Gibb has told his international counterparts that the English education system will remain outward-looking and internationalist after Brexit. Speaking at a G7 meeting of education ministers in France, Minister Gibb reaffirmed his commitment to drawing on best-practice and evidence from across the world when looking to improve the education system. … Continue reading Gibb goes for greater internationalism and equality in education
I had the pleasure of witnessing Karl Nova entertain and educate my prinary school pupils today. Many of them described his delivery as the best assembly they had seen. He read, he wrote, he inspired. They listened, they learned. Check out Nova’s Rhythm and Poetry (Poetry Caboodle) at https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0995488541/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_U-uFCbXA7SPDZ Continue reading RaP performed for primary pupils by Karl Nova
A series of number games proven to boost pre-school children’s confidence and ability in maths in just five weeks has been produced for nurseries and parents by a leading child psychologist from Kingston University in London. Dr Jo Van Herwegen created the games as part of a research project funded by the Nuffield Foundation examining … Continue reading Making maths fun to improve pre-schoolers’ skills
At the heart of every classroom lies stationery equipment used to help teach children. Ryman Stationery has been selling such items for almost 125 years. Whilst modern technology and mindsets have both adapted and created many products, the ethos of the company remains the same: to deliver an unrivalled product range to help develop and … Continue reading Victorian school and modern stationery
Set in the enchanting moonlit world of Moshi Monsters, Moshi Twilight Sleep Stories are tuneful audio tales designed to settle little monsters at bedtime. Just get kids comfy, turn down the lights, select a story and let them drift off to sleep. Made for kids but loved by parents, Sleep Stories are a brand new … Continue reading Make bedtime a dream with Moshi
Research indicates that providing kids access to unstructured, outdoor playtime offers crucial benefits to their cognitive, emotional, and physical health development. Continue reading “Culturelle Kids Probiotics invests in outdoor play”
