Educational Apps For Kids

It is a recognised fact that the way pupils are taught maths is a significant factor in their enjoyment of the subject and so it is important to teach maths in a fun and creative way throughout their school experience. With the increase in mathematical apps available currently it is possible to enthuse pupils by encouraging them to play mathematical games and puzzles either in class or for homework. Using something that is popular with the pupils as a vehicle for their learning means that the motivation of the children will be increased. A maths game or activity based around a cartoon character or a children’s film will immediately raise their interest level and make learning fun. If it is appropriate to take the children outside for a maths lesson the children will find this an exciting way to experience maths in the environment. Measuring the playground is a fun way to begin and objects collected from outside can be used as symbols to represent numbers when starting to learn about algebra. Children love a challenge so setting a problem solving task for the pupils such as a maths treasure hunt or team competition can inspire them to work hard […]

Being a good teacher is of course about delivering great lessons that pupils can relate to and that will get them good results, leading them into productive careers. As a teacher though, your own career is important too and one of the key ways to progress is to form the right relationships in the school environment. This means being open to people who can mentor you, encourage you and help you get where you want to be, through leadership or through moral support. Working on relationships might sound like something from sales and business but it is very important in all walks of life and in every career path. When you make the right connections in your work as a teacher you will begin to find new opportunities opening up for you. Be sure to nurture these relationships and find a good balance between work, self development and career progression.

Jobs for teachers tend to come up at certain times of the year. They will usually be announced if somebody is leaving, which means they have already found a new teaching job themselves. This means that it will often be around the end of the spring term when positions start to become available. If you want a new job sooner than that, it can be a little trickier to find one. Many schools do still need teachers, however – there just might not be quite as many opportunities. You may find that they want to hire teachers on a temporary basis to meet their needs in the most flexible way – they will also know it is harder to find new teachers at more unusual times of the year. You might want to consider supply teaching to find more flexible opportunities outside of the peak times and to find opportunities at times that are relevant to you.

Whether you’ve a newly qualified teacher (NQT) or you’ve been teaching for a year or two, you will still generally be considered a new teacher as far as the rest of the profession is concerned. If you’re looking for a job as a new teacher, this can have its positives and negatives. The teaching jobs Bedford has to offer can be very good for building your profile and experience, and getting you off to a flying start in terms of your teaching career. Bedford is known as an area where there are lots of opportunities for people who are great teachers, whether they have years of experience or they are relatively new to the profession. If you are looking for a job as a teacher in Bedford and you are quite new to the field, you might just be in luck. Many good schools mean that you can gain valuable experience with good pupils who are willing to learn, and in a supportive school environment. Senior staff are likely to look out for your wellbeing, and will often be very happy to offer you advice and support as you settle in to your new career as a teacher. Having this […]

Lesson planning: one of the more difficult parts of teaching. It’s never easy to find new and interesting ways to engage classes full of 30+ children, never mind being able to teach it in the time allocated. Here are some new ways to plan a lesson: Share resources. This can help all teachers in your department. You can keep a centralised database of your teaching resources to help you all plan better lessons in less time. Focus on the top level information. Ensure the class knows the essentials first before delving deeper. Once you’re sure they know enough to pass an exam, you can think about helping them to pass it well. Provide different ways to learn. Some students are very visual learners, while others will learn by reading or writing. Make sure there are opportunities for every pupil to learn in their own preferred way, so they’re more likely to retain information.

Teaching is a job that many people enter into without any real concept of how difficult it will be. People who become teachers want to make a change, do their best and get children off to the right start with their learning, but what they don’t really appreciate is the amount of work that will be required and how much this can drain you emotionally. Getting into teaching is one thing, staying in it long term is another. Here are some tips to last as a teacher long term: Talk to more experienced teachers. They will have been through tough times and will often have good advice to give. Plan your work accordingly. Many teachers leave the profession if they find the work overwhelming. Plan how to manage your workload so you are more prepared. Choose your school carefully. Teachers who are happy in their places of work are more likely to succeed.