October 20, 2017
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This week the FDLT Year 2 UN group explored the tools available in BookCreator in a session about supporting learning in English through using digital technology. You can read more about BookCreator and see some great examples here. They explored … Continue reading
September 29, 2017
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The current Children’s Laureate is Lauren Child and she is in this role from 2017 to 2019. This is what the Book trust said about her: “The role of Children’s Laureate is awarded once every two years to an eminent … Continue reading
September 22, 2017
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Last week the government published plans for changes to the way pupils are assessed at primary schools. You can read the announcement here. “The reforms will: improve the way that writing is assessed, so that teachers have more scope to … Continue reading
September 4, 2017
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When you begin to take part in discussion about your setting and when you begin to write assignments you will need some basic information about your school to provide contextual background. It would be useful if you could collect this … Continue reading
August 17, 2017
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Many of you will use social media tools such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and some of you might read or write blogs. You might find some of these useful in your study and support for learners as well as … Continue reading
August 14, 2017
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As students studying education you will be required to read and refer to the curriculum documents for your key stage. These can be accessed online at the links below. Early years You can access the Early years foundation stage framework … Continue reading
August 7, 2017
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If you are starting a degree course it is worthwhile investing in a study skills book to support you as you develop approaches to academic learning. The Study Skills Handbook by Stella Cottrell is a good choice as it can … Continue reading
July 14, 2017
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Here’s a fun getting to know your new class activity from Pobble. You can download the activity sheet here.
July 10, 2017
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FDLT Year 1 week beginning September 11th. Monday September 11th UN group Wednesday September 13th Leicester group. Please note that the first day of this course is taught at Park Campus, Northampton for both groups. FDLT Year 2 week … Continue reading
July 5, 2017
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If you are starting the FDLT course in year 1 in September or currently in year 1 going into year 2 you can access this free online course here. The course is designed to help you if you are about … Continue reading