
The MAPPEN Blog
Teacher Q & A: Do I really need to take work home?
The so called ‘guilt bag’ that teachers take home with them is amongst the worst teacher practice, but funnelling your energy in the right places will change your teaching life.
Top tips for remembering all your students’ names on your first day with a new class
When someone remembers your name, you feel like they really care. It is the same with your students - just knowing their names and a bit about their lives will make a big difference.
Six must haves for gifted students
In order to cater for gifted students teachers need to have great curriculum to begin with. Rule number one is to think about your gifted students as you develop the curriculum, not after.
"Thanks for sharing" - what to say when students are wrong
How many times do you say ‘no’ during a lesson? Creating an inclusive environment for students is essential to running a good class.
How to ‘teach without telling’, and why
Not all teacher-centric instruction is bad, nor is all student-centric learning good. Rather than there being only two options, our teaching strategies and student experiences sit on a spectrum.