Resources by Department for Education

Pedagogy and Practice: Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools Unit 17 - Developing Effective Learners

This study unit offers some practical strategies that teachers, particularly those who are newly qualified (NQTs) can use to develop effective learners - students who have the skills to learn on their own and can work independently. The resource includes practical tips and tasks, case studies a summary of the...

Pedagogy and Practice: Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools Unit 18 - Improving the Climate for Learning

This study unit offers some practical strategies that teachers use to improve the climate for learning. The techniques suggested are tried and tested; they draw on both academic research and the experience of practising teachers.

Pedagogy and Practice: Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools Unit 2- Teaching Models

This study unit offers some practical strategies that teachers, particularly those who are newly qualified (NQTs), can use to improve their understanding and selection of different teaching models. The unit provides strategies to develop teaching skills, practical tips...

Pedagogy and Practice: Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools Unit 20 - Classroom Management

This study unit offers some practical strategies that teachers use to manage their classrooms, drawing on both academic research and the experience of practising teachers.

The guide enables teachers to build their...

Pedagogy and Practice: Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools Unit 3- Lesson Design for Lower Attainers

This study unit offers some practical strategies that teachers use to plan lessons for lower attainers. The techniques suggested are tried and tested; they draw on both academic research and the experience of practising teachers. 

By working through this guide you can build your teaching repertoire step by...

Pedagogy and Practice: Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools Unit 4 - Lesson Design for Inclusion

This study unit offers some practical strategies that teachers use to design effectively inclusive lessons. The techniques suggested are tried and tested; they draw on both academic research and the experience of practising teachers.

By working through this guide you can build your teaching repertoire step...

Pedagogy and Practice: Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools Unit 5 - Starters and Plenaries

This study unit offers some practical strategies that teachers use during interactive whole-class teaching sessions, particularly during starters and plenaries. The techniques suggested are tried and tested; they draw on both academic research and the experience of practising teachers.

By working through...

Pedagogy and Practice: Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools Unit 6 - Modelling

This study unit offers some practical strategies that teachers use to provide effective modelling. The techniques suggested are tried and tested; they draw on both academic research and the experience of practising teachers.

By working through this guide you can build your teaching repertoire step by step,...

Pedagogy and Practice: Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools Unit 7 - Questioning

This study unit offers some practical strategies that teachers use to engage pupils through questioning. The techniques suggested are tried and tested; they draw on both academic research and the experience of practising teachers.

By working through this guide you can build your teaching repertoire step by...

Pedagogy and Practice: Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools Unit 8 - Explaining

This study unit offers some practical strategies that teachers use to structure their own explanations and to help pupils provide clear explanations themselves. The techniques suggested are tried and tested; they draw on both academic research and the experience of practising teachers.

By working through...