This collection of short animations introduce us to Paxi, the alien explorer and European Space Agency mascot. Paxi introduces himself, then explores the Solar System, investigates comets and looks at how scientists aim to find out if there is evidence for life on Mars. These animations are a great introduction to...

• Describe the difference between energy transferred and power.
• Describe how the power of an electric circuit depends on current through it.
• Explain why the power...

The Department of Education's Pedagogy and Practice: Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools contains 19 individual booklets offering guidance on a range of teaching strategies. The booklets can be used by schools or individual teachers, especially  NQTs, to further their own professional development. 

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This guide is for all secondary school leaders and teachers as they seek to improve teaching and learning both within their own institutions and in collaboration with colleagues in other schools. It provides information about the Pedagogy and practice study guides, looks at ways that schools may use them to support...

This study unit offers some practical strategies that teachers use to structure learning. 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, starting...

This study unit offers some practical strategies that teachers use to engage pupils through group work. 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...

This study unit offers some practical strategies that teachers use to engage pupils in learning. 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,...

This study unit offers some practical strategies that teachers can use to improve their understanding and practice of assessment for learning. 

Assessment for learning is key to personalised learning because it is a powerful means of helping teachers to tailor their teaching to pupils to get the best...

This study unit offers some practical strategies that teachers use to develop reading. 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, starting...

This study unit offers some practical strategies that teachers use to develop writing. 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, starting...

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

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

Leading in Learning refers to a systematic programme for teaching the five National Curriculum thinking skills. It has been developed as part of the Key Stage 3 Strategy’s support for whole-school improvement, and will be available to schools from February 2005. This study unit draws on the Leading in Learning...

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...

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.