Standard 4

We have put together a series of resources, research documents, CPD and literature to support you as a teacher in meeting Standard four of the Department of Education's Teachers' Standards.

These cover:

• impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time
• ​promote a love of learning and children’s intellectual curiosity 
• set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired
• reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching
• contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area(s)

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• stem clubs

  Resources, guides and advice for running your own STEM club.

• active learning strategies

  Over 200 techniques to use in your lessons.

• DEBUNKING NEUROMYTHS

  A blog about four neuromyths that are still prevalent in schools.

• DEMO – THE MOVIE

  A must-watch: how to get the most from planning your demos.

• Designing effective instruction

  This resource has some good templates for reflecting on your planning.

• Discussion group

  Join our science community group to hear about new resources and share ideas.

• EVALUATING PRACTICAL LESSONS

  A fantastic tool for reflecting on the effectiveness of your practical lessons.

• GROUP WORK

  Six short videos showing tried and tested techniques for effective group work.

• KS3 science syllabus

  AQA have mapped the Big Ideas in Science across KS3 to write this free syllabus.

• Metacognition

  Practical tips, activities to try in the classroom to develop metacognitive approaches.

• OUTDOOR SCIENCE

  A wealth of ideas and information to engage learners in practical science.

• PLANNING SUCCESSFUL PRACTICALS

  Helpful hints and ideas from teachers and technicians for smooth-running, successful practical work.

• Principles of instruction

  10 evidence-based teaching activities which support learning, with links to the research they are based on.

• Starter generator

  120 starters all in one place, complete with examples.

• Talking Science Pedagogy

  A study unit looking at different teaching models, with practical strategies for you to try.

• TEACHING SCIENTIFIC ENQUIRY

  Move your students beyond planning a fair test.

• What works?

  This guide analyses the strength of evidence for different teaching strategies.

• Working with TAs

  Some practical tips for working with teaching assistants.