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Some Creative Ways To Assess Students’ Learning
teenaged students working together on putting together a presentation on a topic. Image generated by AI It’s important to assess each students learning abilities and find out where they've got to with their skills and knowledge of a subject, but how do you do that well? For a class of students or an individual student, you can just give them a test. But what if the test doesn’t highlight the student’s strengths and weaknesses well? Sometimes it is good to set a creative task
Debbie Thompson
Dec 8, 20255 min read


Burnout Prevention for Teachers
Staying Grounded in a World That Won’t Slow Down image created by AI: Stressed out teacher sitting with laptop and books on a desk Teaching has always been demanding, but in today’s world, where expectations are high, resources are stretched, and change is constant, it can feel exhausting trying to stay on top of everything. Burnout is a real and rising threat to educators everywhere. But it doesn’t have to be inevitable. Here are some practical ways teachers can protect th
Debbie Thompson
Nov 5, 20254 min read


Getting Your Point Across to a Group of Students
Students sitting in a classroom listening to a teacher. Image was AI generated. You put a lot of energy into teaching a group of...
Debbie Thompson
Oct 3, 20256 min read
What Makes Active Listening Transformative in Teaching?
Active listening isn’t just a communication tool, it’s a pedagogical strategy that promotes trust, curiosity, and deeper learning. When...
Debbie Thompson
Sep 19, 20251 min read
Teaching Well
From Blank Stares to Bright Sparks: How to Kickstart a Lively Maths Lesson In today’s hyper-connected world, grabbing students’ attention...
Debbie Thompson
Sep 18, 20251 min read
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