Michael Fletcher5 Techniques for Effective QuestioningGood teaching practice is responsive. It is not directed by the teacher’s preferences or interests, but rather is guided by the emerging…Sep 30, 2021Sep 30, 2021
Michael Fletcher5 Tips for Starting the Year Strong(ly)!The new academic year offers the perfect opportunity to make a fresh start for teachers and students alike. As teachers, the new year…Sep 30, 2021Sep 30, 2021
Michael FletcherData Driven School ImprovementWhen considering how effective teaching is, we must distinguish between what has been taught and what has been learnt. Effective…Sep 30, 2021Sep 30, 2021
Michael FletcherHow do we Learn? Exploring Cognitive Architecture in the Light of Cognitive Load TheoryIn many ways, English as a second language teachers have always been slightly ahead of the curve when it comes to rooting classroom…Sep 30, 2021Sep 30, 2021
Michael FletcherExploring Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction in the Context of EAL (Part 2)To take the maximum benefit from this article, please ensure that you have read part 1. It contextualises the principles explored below by…Sep 30, 2021Sep 30, 2021
Michael FletcherExploring Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction in the Context of EAL (Part 1)Barak Rosenshine’s 10 Principles of Instruction were first published in the American Educator journal in 2012, before forming the basis of…Sep 30, 2021Sep 30, 2021
Michael FletcherThree Questions to ask when Planning Lessons: Why? How? What?The purpose of the classroom is to facilitate learning. Therefore, an effective classroom is one in which learning can be demonstrated to…Sep 30, 2021Sep 30, 2021
Michael Fletcher5 Principles for Setting Effective HomeworkThe topic of homework generates strong opinions amongst teachers, perhaps because the blanket nature of the term embraces both carefully…Sep 6, 2020Sep 6, 2020