WAGOLL Teaching
  • Home
  • Teacher Topics
    • Learning Dialogue
    • Resources for Learning
    • Learning Application
    • Teacher Life
    • Student Engagement
    • Challenge For All
    • Learning Behaviours
  • Latest Posts
  • Resources
  • E-Magazines
  • Vlogs
  • Podcast
    • Apple
    • Spotify
    • Google
    • Anchor.fm

Simple Strategies to Develop Questioning!

28/3/2021

0 Comments

 
Picture
Questioning is one of the foundations of learning. A good question can be the most powerful tool a teacher has for extending and deepening knowledge. If a child is asked a great question, new viewpoints, ideas and understanding can be developed.  A good question can enthuse, stir, and provoke children which can eventually lead to a newly gained skill, deeper understanding or a new viewpoint.

Read More
0 Comments

5 Virtual Trips For Creative Writing!

25/2/2021

2 Comments

 
Picture
As the digital world grows, so do the opportunities. Although there are plenty of paid applications and websites that provide exciting resources for children, there are also a number of free resources around the World Wide Web that offer free virtual trips around the world. This opportunity allows children to explore environments and locations they perhaps will never see in real life - and with new experiences, come new writing opportunities. Here are 5 of the best!

Read More
2 Comments

World Class World Book Day Ideas!

10/2/2021

0 Comments

 
Picture
​World Book Day?!? Why not make it a week? The thought of just a day to celebrate makes me a little sad so I like to take a full week off timetable and plan everything around our book. (Don’t worry, you can still get all areas of the curriculum covered just takes a little creativity) You can find examples at the end of this article.

Read More
0 Comments

Ending Lessons with Purpose | Vlog

7/11/2020

0 Comments

 
Picture
Bligh (1998) identified that students in class are most likely to remember the content at the very beginning and at the very end of a lesson. However, due to packed timetables, and back to back lessons, teachers can find themselves rushing to finish lessons leading to low impact endings to lessons. If used well, end of lesson activities, alternatively known as 'exit tickets', can be a great way of cementing specific knowledge in students' minds. Here are five tips on how to end lessons with purpose and impact. ​

Read More
0 Comments

Weaving Creativity Into Any Lesson | Vlog

31/10/2020

0 Comments

 
Picture
One thing that we have perhaps learned during this difficult time is that creative thinking is not limited to the arts. Nor does it have to be a huge 'Aha!' moment that leads to fame and fortune! Creativity appears to have thrived, despite the limitations presented to us by a lockdown. This would suggest that creativity is far more simple and humble than the outcomes suggest.

​Creative thinking should, therefore, not be seen as a huge event or a timetabled lesson. The aim should be to weave key aspects of creativity into everyday happenings at school. But, what are the key aspects of creativity and how can you get weaving?

Read More
0 Comments

Delivering Effective Teacher Input | Vlog

27/9/2020

0 Comments

 
Picture
Teacher input can be really effective in setting the pace of the learning and guiding student's thinking when introducing them to new concepts, ideas and skills. However, if they lack focus or last too long, they can disengage children and have the opposite effect. They can allow teachers to fall into the trap of talking for too long and not engaging the students. So what does make great teacher input and how can you plan to ensure it has an impact every single time?

Read More
0 Comments

The Ultimate Video Guide for NQTs and teachers starting A New School

14/8/2020

0 Comments

 
Picture
As the new academic year approaches, hundreds and thousands of Newly Qualified Teachers will be backing boards, moving tables and preparing for their first ever class that is officially theirs. It is time to go it alone and with this comes excitement, but also anxiety, worry and a little bit of fear.

Over the years, I have created a number of videos that focus on various key aspects of teaching and classroom life. I have compiled the most NQT relevant posts and included them in this article for you to digest. Hopefully, this will take you through a few key areas to consider when preparing for the new school year and your first ever class!

Read More
0 Comments

Weaving Creativity Into The Classroom

8/7/2020

1 Comment

 
Picture
As the lockdown lightens, one thing that has stood out is how 'everyday people' are demonstrating their creativity in small but powerful ways. Whether it be figuring out how to deliver free school meals during social distancing; using a 3D printer to create much needed medical equipment for the NHS or recording a lockdown themed family parody of 'One Day More' on Youtube (if you haven't seen this yet, it is a must!). 

​Unfortunately, it is regularly documented that our current school systems do not support the development of creativity and that, due to curriculum constraints, very little time is dedicated to creative development.

How is it that, in an institution designed and funded to nurture the future generation, we are struggling to develop creativity, while at the same time, trapped in a terraced house for months, creativity has thrived. What can we take away from this 'everyday creativity' and how can we harness this back in school?

Read More
1 Comment

Simple Key Component PE Activities Perfect for Lockdown

8/5/2020

0 Comments

 
Picture
Physical ability can be broken down into six key components that link together in sports and physical activity. By isolating each component you can develop each one more easily at home. Children can work on their basic skills by practicing the skill components of fitness. These help you to perform successfully in various sports. But what are the key components and how do children work on each skill when they are stuck at home?

Read More
0 Comments

Ed Talks Live - How can we help our students be 'Future Ready?'

26/4/2020

0 Comments

 
WAGOLL Teaching was recently featured in Ed Talks live. Ed Talks is a live fortnightly talk show for teachers and parents to bring insights, thoughts and ideas from a local and global perspective, to help with remote learning and home schooling needs. The 'Big Question for the show was 'How can we help our students be 'Future Ready'?'
0 Comments
<<Previous

    Search

    Picture

    WAGOLL Teaching

    WAGOLL Teaching is all about sharing great, simple teaching ideas with a global teaching community. As a teaching group, we need to stick together, support each other and develop positive approaches to classroom innovation. Development is all about trying something new, taking risks and sharing great ideas! you may even have some fun along the way!
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture

    lOOKING FOR fREE exAMPLE TEXTS FOR CHILDREN?

    Picture

    sUBSCRIBE

    fACEBOOK

    iNSTAGRAM

    RSS Feed

    Our Partners

    Advertise Here

    Picture

Menu

Learning Dialogue
Resources For Learning
Learning Application
Teacher Life
Student Engagement
Challenge For All
​Learning Behaviours

Communication

Advertise
Contact Us
Join Our Community!

Who are we?

About
Terms of Use and Disclaimer
Picture
Picture
Picture
All copyright reserved ©.
I would like to remind all visitors to this website that all pages on this site are copyright protected, unless stated. Most importantly, this site is for the use and enjoyment of all children, parents, guardians, carers and teachers who are involved in WAGOLL Teaching. Please use the resources/ideas as you need without replicating them for your own gains.
  • Home
  • Teacher Topics
    • Learning Dialogue
    • Resources for Learning
    • Learning Application
    • Teacher Life
    • Student Engagement
    • Challenge For All
    • Learning Behaviours
  • Latest Posts
  • Resources
  • E-Magazines
  • Vlogs
  • Podcast
    • Apple
    • Spotify
    • Google
    • Anchor.fm