Monthly Archives: December 2011

‘Great Expectations’ BBC1 December 27. DVD available from January 9

Posted on December 13, 2011 by janetstrong6675

A new three-part adaptation of Great Expectations will begin showing on the BBC just after Christmas. As with all film adaptations there appear to have been some liberties taken with the adaptation but I hoping that it will be a … Continue reading →

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New: Master Teacher Standard

Posted on December 13, 2011 by janetstrong6675

The DFE is proposing a new standard for excellent teachers. The standard will be called Master Teacher. I am trying not to be too cynical about this but it does sound familiar, think AST and Excellent Teacher standards. Nonetheless I … Continue reading →

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Engaging the Disengaged

Posted on December 9, 2011 by janetstrong6675

Read how one English teacher is making progress with reluctant learners, using new literacies in the English classroom here

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Foundation Tier and B Grades, yes you can!

Posted on December 4, 2011 by janetstrong6675

I have sort further advice about the B grade and Foundation Tier debate. I wrote to AQA and asked if it was possible for a pupil to sit the Foundation Tier examinations and still achieve a B grade. The answer … Continue reading →

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