Monthly Archives: July 2014

SPaG Tips (2)

Posted on July 25, 2014 by tlateam

SPaG Tips –Common Errors Do your students make mistakes with it’s or its? It’s – it is Its – belonging to it But never its’   Examples to remind them of its correct use:  The workshop is along the corridor. … Continue reading →

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Approaches to developing higher order thinking skills (1)

Posted on July 10, 2014 by tlateam

Quick classroom approaches to developing higher order thinking skills As promised, following the post on Bloom’s taxonomy, here are some approaches to use in sessions to develop higher order thinking skills. Once again thanks to Joanne Miles for the original … Continue reading →

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SPaG Tips (1)

Posted on July 3, 2014 by tlateam

SPaG Tips –Common Spelling Errors Do your students write alot? Don’t forget to remind them:   a lot – two words!

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Bloom’s Taxonomy

Posted on July 3, 2014 by tlateam

Using Bloom’s taxonomy to develop higher order thinking skills through a differentiated focus on success criteria Joanne Miles posted:  Here is a really interesting 4-minute video clip showing a teacher using Bloom’s Taxonomy to work with learners on success criteria … Continue reading →

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Bloom’s Taxonomy Poster

Posted on July 2, 2014 by tlateam

Use this handy poster (select the image to download)to help you write learning outcomes using Bloom’s taxonomy and incorporate development of higher order thinking skills into your sessions Look out for the post on ‘Quick classroom approaches to developing higher order … Continue reading →

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