Features
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CfSA Directory Launch and ALL
UK Council for Subject Associations launches directory to support educators The Association of Language Learning (ALL), like many other subject associations is experiencing a surge in demand for practical resources to support home learning as schools close to all but...
Teacher Briefing 20: Remote Working & Online Teaching
In the context of the current pandemic and governmental advice about avoiding / limiting personal contact or staying at home entirely schools and teachers are looking for ways of using technology and self-study approaches to help students continue their language...
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Teacher Briefing 19: Effects of high-quality professional development on teachers and students
Theme: Effects of high-quality professional development on teachers and students Background: A new report (February 2020) from the Education Policy Institute undertakes a detailed review of the evidence on the impact of teacher professional development. The Key findings highlight the impact of high quality CPD on pupils’ learning outcomes on pupil attainment (in contrast with […]
Teacher Briefing 18: Boys and Languages
Theme: Boys and Languages This is an overview of a very recent report led by the British Council and the Education Policy Institute published in January 2020. The report comes in two parts: Part 1 looks at the background, while Part 2 looks at schools’ strategies. Part 1 recommendations include: Government should clarify its position on […]
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