We were delighted to see our FDLT and BALT graduates receive their degrees at graduation last Tuesday. The ceremony was such a tribute to their hard work and commitment.
November 19, 2022
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September 14, 2022
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Speaking like a specialist from Voice21
Voice21 is the UK’s oracy education charity. You can read more about their mission and role here. We have looked at their resources in PDT1068 English sessions. Each October they run a month long campaign called Oracy October and this … Continue reading
December 19, 2021
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Learning about education in other places in the world on the BALT course
This week our BA Learning and teaching students had the opportunity to talk with a teacher working in an international school in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Module tutor, Laura-Jane Devanny, organised this experience to help bring to life the PDT3009 Education … Continue reading
July 15, 2021
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Summer Reading Challenge!
This year’s Summer reading Challenge from The Reading Agency is called Wild World Heroes! You can find out more about it here. There are resources to support it available for schools, libraries and for use in the home so everyone … Continue reading
June 18, 2021
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A creative finish to FDLT Year 1!
This week our FDLT year 1 students reached the end of their first year at university. It was great to be able to welcome them back to Devonshire Place and the Waterside Campus, Northampton to work face to face making … Continue reading
May 18, 2021
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Science outside the classroom
Details here about an interesting education event you and your school might be interested in. Tickets can be booked here.
May 12, 2021
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Drawing to learn anything: no drawing skills required.
Here’s a great opportunity to hear art educator Paul Carney introduce his book ‘Drawing to Learn Anything’. As he says “Do not be put off using this book if you can’t draw. If you can write your name you will … Continue reading
November 20, 2020
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Digital Futures Commission
Today, on World Children’s Day, the Digital Futures Commission (DFC) has been launched to explore digital innovation with a focus on children and young people and informed by their voices. Their research focus is on: play in a digital world … Continue reading
October 2, 2020
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Black History Month and Black Lives Matter resources
The National Literacy Trust have recently shared some resources to support educators planning for October’s Black History Month. The resource Black Lives Matter: Book lists for ages 0 to 16+ features books by black authors and illustrators and exemplify the … Continue reading
September 24, 2020
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Applying for the FDLT and BALT courses to start in September 2021.
We are now accepting applications for the FDLT and BALT courses starting in September 2021. If you work in a supporting role in an educational setting and are interested in studying for a degree at the University of Northampton you … Continue reading