Tag: unit of work
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Programming for challenge
When we start a new year or a new topic most teachers are lucky enough to be given a program from the year before to use. This can be fantastic as it saves time and also inspires ideas for the current year but there are many things we need to do before we use the…
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Higher Order Thinking: Changing perspective
You may have heard of the Kaplan model and possibly used it in the classroom so in this blog today I am going to outline a way I have easily used ‘Multiple perspectives’ Multiple Perspectives encourages students to think about a topic from various, specific points of view. This aspect of the Kaplan model adds…
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Adding Depth and Complexity to your writing program
Many teachers often look at this concept and worry that they will have to overhaul their whole program to make this happen – but never fear! You do not! As you peruse over the writing program you have, consider how: You can vary the types of text you expose the students to according to their…
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Mathematics and Gifted Education
Many educators and parents are often quick to jump onto online games, free worksheets and you tube tutorials to help support mathematics. But what about gifted students? At times, most gifted students do need support from a teacher in the classroom – even if it is a quick five minute lesson. But do they need…
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A literacy lesson and more on Myths from different cultures…
In Year 3 this term I am embarking on teaching students about myths from different cultures and times. This week we started on what a myth is and how to tell the difference between a myth, legend, folktale and fairytale. But what made this lesson higher order is what we did next. Choose a natural…
Extend, Empower, Enrich 