The article discusses the complexities of student behavior in schools, particularly in light of rising exclusions and disciplinary actions. It critiques simplistic narratives attributing behaviour issues solely to teachers or declining educational standards, emphasising that broader societal challenges, such as poverty and mental health, significantly influence student conduct.
In 2023, I started a new role as Head of the Science Department in Liverpool. It has been an incredible journey, and as I reflect on the experience, several key lessons have emerged that I’d like to share.
Science is a rich narrative that can captivate students' imagination and build literacy. However, literacy initiatives in science face challenges due to time constraints. To address this, incorporating science stories and collaborating with the English department can enhance students' understanding. By embracing literacy in science, we can enrich students' educational experiences.
The conversation around the impact of student loanson teachers is lacking, as the debt burden and repayment terms are concerning. UK students face more debt than those in any other OECD country. Post-2012 graduates will repay almost £30,000 more than pre-2012 graduates, affecting their entire careers.
The Fugate family's intermarriage amplified a recessive gene's presence causing the condition known as cyanosis - the blueing of the skin.
To pass in GCSE Combined Science Higher students needed just 23% to pass. Is this good enough?
The National Curriculum in science has become far too large. In order to have a population of those who are scientifically literate, we must reduce the amount of content.
Do not allow pupils to combat scientific misconceptions themselves because if they could do that, they wouldn't have the misconception to begin with.
In 1976, an unknown bacterial disease killed 24 Legioneers at a conference in Philadelphia. What was this mysterious disease and where did it come from?
Discussion on the impact homework has on students' academic and personal growth. Examining research and highlighting issues with the definition of "homework" used in some studies and the limitations of unsupervised homework completion and widening attainment gaps.
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