100-Minute Lessons

In this SecEd article Fellow Claire White shows how Poltair School has used the Alliance’s Fellowship grant to introduce an exciting and innovative programme of 100-minute lessons to enhance the learning experiences of secondary students.  To read click  100-minute lessons

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17th May 2012 10:19 am

Mobile Assessment

Alliance Fellow, Jamie Freeman’s SecEd article outlines his innovative use of mobile devices to deliver content rich mathematics assessments.  Jamie’s work is gaining momentum and a growing network of schools are joining his exciting project.  To read more click Mobile Assessment

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19th Apr 2012 11:10 am

Lord Puttnam's Speech at Second Alliance Dinner

Lord David Puttnam was the Speaker at the second 21st Century Learning Alliance ‘Thinking Aloud’ dinner held on 19th March.  To download a copy of Lord Puttnam’s speech click Beyond Today’s Education

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20th Mar 2012 3:09 pm

The Six Keys To Success

Professor Sir Tim Brighouse in his new SecEd article looks at six key priorities for schools that he believes will make them successful.  Click to read The Six Keys to Success

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28th Feb 2012 5:03 pm

Exam Howlers

Following December’s great media and political controversy over examination standards, Board Member Professor Mick Waters starts our series of SecEd articles for 2012 by arguing against a system that undermines the excellent work done by teachers in exciting children to learn.  Click to read Exam Howlers

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5th Jan 2012 3:03 pm

A Military Ethos

Neil Macintosh, a new Fellow, explains how his research grant is being used at Lordswood School to look into the impact of a Combined Cadet Force initiative on the school’s pupils.

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3rd Nov 2011 12:36 pm

The Question of Transition

Professor Mick Waters argues that teachers must listen to new Year 7 students when then enter secondary school. Listen and commit to what they are saying.

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8th Sep 2011 2:04 pm

Academies Dos and Don'ts

Professor Sir Tim Brighouse who asks what exactly is the Government’s vision for our education system.  And what are the dos and don’ts of achieving academy status.  Read the article here

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4th Jul 2011 11:17 am

Setting the Agenda

On page 11 SecEd publishes Setting the Agenda.  With three weeks left to apply for a 21st Century Learning Alliance Fellowship, Ben Arora encourages applications and looks forward to the Government’s January Curriculum Review.  To read the article click here

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9th Jun 2011 10:44 am

The Branding Season

In this SecEd article, Board Member, Professor Mick Waters considers the implications of the impending key stage 2 statutory tests and what they mean for secondary teachers The Branding Season

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5th May 2011 2:06 pm
 
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