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Why we should ditch working scientifically

2024-04-12T06:00:00+01:00By

Explore a new approach to this this national curriculum strand, grounded in contemporary cognitive science

Education in Chemistry - Staffroom articles

Opinion

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Why I use video to teach chemistry concepts

2024-02-27T08:17:00+00:00By

Helen Rogerson shares why and when videos are useful in the chemistry classroom

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Why I don’t use video to explain chemistry concepts

2024-02-16T05:00:00+00:00By

Discover Adam Boxer’s reasons for favouring a teacher’s explanation over a video

Early career conversations

In my classroom

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Inside the labs at Long Road Sixth Form College

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A rare look inside a small island school: Castlebay Community School

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Look inside the teaching spaces at St Clare’s, County Leitrim

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Take a look inside Falkirk High’s teaching spaces

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Check out the labs at Lawnswood School in Leeds

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Discover the one-of-a-kind labs at St Columba’s College in Dublin

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Sneak a look inside the labs of St Ambrose High in Scotland

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Explore Kemi’s inspirational teaching space

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The new labs at Launceston College in Cornwall

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A peek inside Tarporley High School’s teaching spaces

  • Inside the labs at Long Road Sixth Form College

  • A rare look inside a small island school: Castlebay Community School

  • Look inside the teaching spaces at St Clare’s, County Leitrim

  • Take a look inside Falkirk High’s teaching spaces

  • Check out the labs at Lawnswood School in Leeds

  • Discover the one-of-a-kind labs at St Columba’s College in Dublin

  • Sneak a look inside the labs of St Ambrose High in Scotland

  • Explore Kemi’s inspirational teaching space

  • The new labs at Launceston College in Cornwall

  • A peek inside Tarporley High School’s teaching spaces

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Teacher well-being hub

The place to go for ideas and strategies on supporting your well-being and maintaining good mental health

Puzzles

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Quick science-themed crossword

Challenge your scientific knowledge with this quick, brain-teasing crossword

Features

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The science classroom of the future

2024-01-29T05:00:00+00:00By

AI is revolutionising the world and your classroom – what will your teaching space look like in 2044?

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Playful learning improves outcomes

2023-11-20T05:00:00+00:00By

Discover why this approach engages secondary learners, supports their well-being and improves performance

News and analysis

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Reviewing the ECF

2024-04-08T06:02:00+01:00By

Do new teachers leave the early career framework a five-star review or are they left with a bad taste in their mouths?