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Teaching and learning

Leading CPD practitioners including Mary Myatt, Kathrine Mortimore, Sue Cowley and David Didau offer their advice on the key topics and evidence-based research in teaching and learning to help you to grow and develop as a teacher.

  • The forgotten third: why are we still failing disadvantaged students?

    The forgotten third: why are we still failing disadvantaged students?

    Published: 22/09/2020

    Every year, a third of children fail to achieve a standard pass in GCSE Maths and English. In The forgotten third, leading educationalists, teachers and politicians argue that this injustice is built into our school and exam system - and make a compelling case for change.

    By: Kate Lee, Senior Editor
    Other at Upper Shirley High
  • A vocabulary-led curriculum?

    A vocabulary-led curriculum?

    Published: 28/09/2020

    As schools adjust to the realities of post-lockdown learning, could a disciplinary literacy approach focusing on vocabulary development and acquisition help to close the attainment gap?

    By: Teachit's word gap team
    Other at Upper Shirley High
  • Common exception words: A guide for teachers

    Common exception words: A guide for teachers

    Published: 30/04/2025

    Discover practical strategies and resources for teaching common exception words, including year-group-specific word lists to help children master these frequently used but phonetically irregular words.

    By: Rachel Bashford
  • Understanding active and passive voice in KS2

    Understanding active and passive voice in KS2

    Published: 29/05/2025

    Use these practical classroom strategies and ready-to-use resources to help children master the essential concepts of active and passive voice in KS2.

    By: Teachit's editorial team
  • Teaching the past tense in KS1 and KS2

    Teaching the past tense in KS1 and KS2

    Published: 29/05/2025

    Discover everything you need for teaching the past tense, including practical activities, ready-to-use resources, and expert tips for making grammar lessons engaging and effective.

    By: Teachit's editorial team