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EIS to tackle teachers’ workload with Value Education Value Teachers campaign
The issue of excessive teacher workload has long been a challenge in Scottish education. Despite various initiatives, including a Tackling Bureaucracy strategy agreed by all key players, a major survey of EIS members confirmed that excessive workload is still placing significant strain on teachers in Scotland’s schools.
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Effective classroom management with Findel Education
Classroom design is often an over-looked and neglected aspect of learning that when executed well, can have a significant impact on students’ as well as teacher’s performance and behaviour.
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Having an open discussion on mental health in the classroom
In the wake of Mike Thalassitis’s death it is important to create an open environment to discuss mental health in the classroom.
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Your students could get the chance to question the First Minister
First Minister’s Question Time: Next Generation is back and needs your students’ questions about government, policy and wider society.
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Make tiny changes: Mental health
Scotland is currently experiencing a mental health crisis with figures depicting an increase in suicide amongst young people. In a bid to tackle the issue head on, whilst promoting mental health awareness, is it time mental health education was on the curriculum?
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Almost 400,000 staff days lost in Scottish schools due to mental ill health
The Scottish Liberal Democrats are calling for urgent changes to the pressures put upon teachers as staff absences continue to rise.
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Handling the personal statement
Who would have thought 4,000 characters could be so daunting? The personal statement is dreaded from students and teachers alike, but it’s easier than you think to get your head around personal statements and lead students to success. Personal statement: two words that are guaranteed to release groans, sighs, and worry from your students. Essential for those looking to apply for university or college, the…
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My school days: Greg McHugh
Teachers can help shape a person far beyond their time at school, Edinburgh-born actor Greg McHugh will always remember the positive impact school had on him.
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World Mental Health Day: Make it Count
On 10 October every year it is World Mental Health Day (WMHD) and this year’s theme is young people and mental health in a changing world. It’s important to talk about mental health all year round but every year WMHD highlights the need to speak openly and honestly about our mental wellbeing. A stigma still…
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Thank a teacher this World Teachers’ Day
Today is World Teacher Day, an opportunity for your students to show their appreciation for all of the hard work you do. The dedicated day falls on 5 October every year and is a well deserved acknowledgment of the positive ways teachers contribute to young people’s lives. Why we celebrate Aside from the celebration of…
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