James Barron 
Traditionally organisational email provides all communication between students and staff, the primary benefit being all emails are recorded and monitored to ensure safety of both staff and students. An extremely important aspect is that all students and staff have organisation email accounts. “Most younger (and, increasingly, older) learners use social networking sites to keep in … Read more
When designing resources, it is important to consider the theories, principles and models that are to assist the process with the goal of creating better resources. For example, different resources will suit different stages of the Kolb learning cycle: Concrete Experience is best suited to resources such as Realia or using relevant equipment, allowing students … Read more
When designing resources, it is important to integrate the principles of resource design. Using resources is an excellent method of targeting different styles of learnings, while targeting a student’s specific style of learning is largely disproven, it is important to utilise a variety of learning styles to ensure inclusive learning. For example, when designing a … Read more
While teaching I make extensive use of resources as I feel they assist my students learning and make me a more effective teacher. The three primary resources I use are PowerPoint presentations, Handouts/Worksheets and Realia. Beyond these there are others that are ubiquitous to my subject area, such as computers, internet and specific software, such … Read more
It is fundamental that learner progress and targets are reviewed on the date originally specified when creating the target, without the review students will not be motivated to meet the target and all future targets will be undermined, being considered optional by students. Reviewing targets also lets students know they are on the right track, … Read more
When a student is struggling and behind with their work it is common for them to block out all correspondence from the teaching establishment and ignore any messages from tutors and lecturers. This is a theme that in my experience is consistent with all learners, no matter their age, level of study, gender, etc. This … Read more
Abstract This comprehensive discussion explores the concept, implementation, benefits, and challenges of Individual Learning Plans (ILP) in classroom settings. The ILP, tailored from initial and diagnostic assessments, provides a unique learning path for each student, considering their strengths, needs, and aspirations. While ILPs offer customisation and flexibility in instruction, enhancing student engagement, there are inherent … Read more
Teaching organisations do not work in isolation and receive support from external third parties in numerous ways. A simple way that I work with external stakeholders and partners to support learners is collaborating with local businesses, these relationships have provided projects, equipment loans and work experience placements, benefiting both the teaching establishment and the local … Read more
Shirley Shirley wants to do a Health and Social course. She is from Brazil and is aged 30. She wants financial support with the fees. She would like to know if the teaching establishment can pay for her to study an ESOL course in order for her to be able to study here. While Shirley … Read more
Abstract Educational institutions shoulder the dual responsibility of fostering learning and safeguarding sensitive information. This article explores the intricacies of data protection within the educational sector, emphasising the significance of policies, copyright enforcement, and legal frameworks, such as the Data Protection Act and GDPR. Through a comprehensive examination of student privacy, understanding of confidential information, … Read more