University of Winchester research team develop creativity tool for teachers
Academics at the University of Winchester have developed a ‘Creativity Navigator’ to help teachers to plan and teach in ways that inspire creative thinking. The…
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Gavin Lumsden discusses Educator Workforce Development and Maintaining Dual Professionalism
We catch up with Gavin Lumsden, Director of Essential Teaching UK, who is a teacher educator and author discusses workforce development in FE and Skills…
New book on creativity aims to help arts and humanities teachers ‘think outside the box’
A new book edited by a University of Winchester academic and featuring contributions by a number of his colleagues explores practical ways to help staff…
University of Chester graduate pioneers own path in teaching
A University of Chester graduate described as “diligent and dedicated” is forging a pioneering path to reach her teaching goals. Ruth Ugbeh Ogechika graduated from…
IfATE’s Jennifer Coupland discusses dual professionalism and developing educators of the future
Jennifer Coupland is the CEO of IfATE (The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education). Jennifer shares her views on how to bridge policy and pedagogy,…
Modernising and elevating teaching standards in the ‘Cinderella’ Further Education & Skills Sector
In June 2024, NOCN Group launched its new Level 5 Diploma in Teaching, a flexible qualification designed ‘for experts, by experts’ to enable learners to…
Pauline Strong, Educator of the Year at the Aspiration Awards, shares her story of swapping Police work for coursework
A college lecturer has won a prestigious national award after swapping handcuffs for homework 11 years ago. Pauline Strong, Lecturer in Policing and Public Services…
Basingstoke lecturer celebrated for supporting and empowering her students
A lecturer at Basingstoke College of Technology (@bcot) has been celebrated for empowering her pupils, many of whom are refugees and asylum seekers, to be…
Promises, Possibilities & Political Futures…
Tristan Arnison discusses the main UK parties’ education policies for the upcoming election. While specifics vary, common themes emerge around curriculum reform, skills training, and…
The Future of Education: How AI PCs can Transform Teaching
Louise Quennell discusses how AI-enabled PCs are revolutionising education by assisting teachers with administrative tasks, personalised resources, and professional development. While challenges exist in implementation,…