Best Way to Get Good References for Teachers

When you decide to move on, either to another teaching job or to a completely different profession, you are going to need at least two ref­erences from your previous employers to support any job applications. For most, this is a simple process of asking your senior management or Head of… Continue Reading…

Best Way to Get a Life Outside of Teaching

Having a social life outside of teaching might seem like a dream to some teachers, particularly those who are new to the profession, but it is possible.

In the initial stages of training, the NQT year, and indeed, anything up to the third year of teaching, it can seem like… Continue Reading…

Best Way to Gain Respect and Control from Your Students

The old adage tells us that in order to earn respect, you must show respect. However, sometimes it may seem that someone forgot to inform today’s students of this fact.

Even if you have been in the profession for over 20 years, the people who will be impressed by this… Continue Reading…

Best Way to Follow the Teaching Curriculum

Since the government and Education Minister are constantly assessing theUKcurriculum, it is inevitable that some changes will occur. Your department may decide to make significant changes to resource mate­rials or alter teaching strategies. If you haven’t been keeping up to date, or have returned to teaching from a period away,… Continue Reading…

Best Way to Encourage Your Student’s Motivation and Concentration

Keeping students on task and interested can be a real challenge, espe­cially if the subject matter isn’t very stimulating or interesting to them. On average, we can concentrate solidly on a task for around 15 to 20 minutes before our attention begins to stray. Children with a learning disorder may… Continue Reading…

Best Way to Dress for School

As a member of the education profession, it is essential to remember that you are a role model to your students, and as such you need to look the part. While low-cut tops might be the latest fashion, or you have a passion for neon green ties, it is important… Continue Reading…

Best Way to Write Influencing Articles

When you are writing an article, what is in the back of your mind? What do you expect to happen? Is it that you just want to write a story for your readers so they can laugh and enjoy it? Well, I am sure that for all the internet marketers… Continue Reading…

Best Way to Develop a Successful Teaching Career

There are four key stages to a teacher’s professional development:

  • Initial teacher training – PGCE/GTP/BEd. etc.
  • The induction process – the first/NQT year of teaching.
  • Early professional development (EPD) – the second and third years of teaching.
  • Continuing professional development (CPD) – beyond three years of teaching.
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Best Way to Decide Whether to Stay in a Teaching Profession

The best reason to stay in teaching is because you are passionate about your job and gain real satisfaction out of what you do. The worst reason is because of the salary.

Many teachers stay in the profession for a long time, and some become embittered and cynical, which shows… Continue Reading…

Best Way to Deal with Violent Behaviour from Pupils

Much more serious than verbal insults are threats of physical violence against you. These are more common among older students, but even younger children may resort to threatening behaviour.

Empty threats are often said in anger, such as ‘If you come near me I’ll kill you!’: while they can come… Continue Reading…