Crafting the perfect blend of constructive criticism and encouragement can be a challenging yet essential skill for educators. In the realm of teaching, feedback serves as a compass for students, guiding them towards improvement and mastery. This article delves into the art of delivering constructive criticism, offering insightful teacher feedback examples that nurture student growth […]
Are you looking to take your teaching skills to the next level? Reflective teaching might just be the secret ingredient you need to unlock personal and professional growth. In this article, we will explore how reflective teaching can help you become a more effective educator and enhance your overall practice. Reflective teaching is a process […]
As a teacher, the journey of growth is an ongoing and ever-evolving process. From classroom management to curriculum development, every aspect of our profession provides valuable lessons along the way. In this article, we will reflect on the lessons learned and share insights gained from our experiences as educators. One of the key lessons we […]
OpenAI, an AI research lab, has partnered with Reflective Teacher to assist teachers in creating and grading assessments for their students. By integrating OpenAI’s deep learning technologies with Reflective Teacher, teachers can now use AI to efficiently create and grade assessments, as well as analyse student performance and progress. This helps teachers identify areas of […]
Finding time to save time: How school leaders can help According to the OECD, teachers in England put in longer days than any of their colleagues elsewhere in Europe. The Department for Education puts the figure at 49.5 hours a week on average (and this includes part-timers, so for full-time teachers, it’s likely to be […]
How 3 classroom teachers are improving their delivery Every conscientious teacher wants to continue improving the way they deliver lessons. However, with the huge pressures that come with the job, that’s not always easy. Here, three classroom teachers, at various stages of their careers, share their experiences of reflective teaching practice and how using them […]
Closing the gaps: Focusing on teacher performance to improve attainment post-Covid The Covid-19 pandemic has had an enormous effect on education, teacher performance and, in particular, pupils’ learning. As all senior leaders will know, school staff are now having to redouble their efforts to minimise the negative consequences. “Schools have worked tirelessly to limit the […]
A Principal’s View of Reflective Practice Only 55% of Teachers feel supported in their work, according to TES. In this video, we explore how reflective practice can help to focus on areas for improvement and so achieve better outcomes for students.
Reflecting to improve: How one teacher transformed their classroom management with the support of a mentor When Katy*, a secondary schoolteacher, was given a low grade for the first time in a lesson observation, she was devastated. But, thanks to some helpful mentoring from her colleague, Chris*, and the use of reflective teaching and classroom […]
Averting a second pandemic “Many of our teachers aren’t OK. But we need them to be OK,” says Teresa Peters, a leading executive coach at Accelerator Coaching. In fact, recent research by the NEU on Teacher Wellbeing shows that 82% of teachers say they’re feeling stressed by work. Furthermore, Education Support, a charity dedicated to […]