September 5, 2013
by Jean
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This week there is an interesting article on the Education Guardian website by Louise Tickle entitled ‘What does the future hold for primary languages?’ You can read it here: What does the future hold for primary languages? As you read … Continue reading
August 2, 2013
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There’s an interesting programme on Radio 4 at the moment – Teacher versus tutor. Its exploring the differences between tutors employed by parents to give their children extra tuition and support offered in schools. You can read about it here … Continue reading
July 19, 2013
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Last week Mulala Yousafzai made a speech at the United Nations. She called upon politicians to ensure that all children have the right to go to school, wherever they are growing up. “Let us pick up our books and pens,” … Continue reading
July 11, 2013
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This week the latest draft of the National Curriculum has been published. you can view it or download it here: The National Curriculum Framework July 2013 You can respond to this document by completing the online response from by 8th … Continue reading
June 16, 2013
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Janet Mathew, one of our FDLT UN Year 1 students, has written this advice for you as you prepare to begin the course. There is some more advice from our current students on the ‘advice’ page above.
May 30, 2013
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Hello my name is Alison Flint and I am one of the tutors on the FDLT course as well as being the course leader for the ‘top up’ degree: BA Learning and Teaching (BALT). My main interest is in mathematics … Continue reading
May 29, 2013
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I am Jean Edwards, a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education. Some of you may have met me or corresponded with me in my role as Admissions Tutor for the FDLT course. I teach on the FDLT and also … Continue reading
May 23, 2013
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This is a brief hello and a few facts to let you know who I am . . . Julie Jones – taught in Northamptonshire primary schools and previously an Advisory Teacher for Northamptonshire in the teaching of English. Senior … Continue reading
May 20, 2013
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The National Literacy Trust has just shared some research that examines the influence of technology on children’s reading abilities and their enjoyment of reading. It found those who read daily only on-screen are nearly twice less likely to be above … Continue reading
May 17, 2013
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Last week Key Stage pupils took the Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar test for the first time. You can read more about what Professor David Crystal thinks about the teaching of grammar to primary aged children here: David Crystal blog posting … Continue reading