Closing the vocabulary gap – PDC reflections on etymology

Claire has shared her PDC reflections from the music department’s use of tier 2 vocabulary: In music we have been Continue reading →

Geography – extended writing

The Geography team have shared the work they have been doing in PDCs on extended writing: Following our post exam Continue reading →

Performing arts – PDC reflections and academic excellence

In Performing Arts, we have been focussing on KS3 thresholds and how we use these in our lessons. This has Continue reading →

PDC reflections

Below are some of the reflections from the last round of PDC meetings. Cate has shared how knowledge organisers are Continue reading →

Knowledge Organisers in English – a Christmas Carol

Laura has shared her reflections on using this knowledge organiser with 10s1: Context of the lesson We have been studying Continue reading →

PDC Group 5 – Three Tier Vocabulary

In our December meeting, we explored the idea of ‘Three Tiered Vocabulary’, linking this in to the Knowledge Organisers that Continue reading →

PDC Group 5 – mindfulness

One of the ideas our group wanted to look at was ways to reduce stress for students in the classroom Continue reading →

PDC Group 4 – Motivation

Our group has been interested in the engagement and motivation of students and how it can be improved. We have Continue reading →