An important part of teaching is explaining a new concept or skill. As science teachers, we have to use explanations to help our pupils visualise microscopic and sub-microscopic particles and organisms. pupils Too often the importance of this is downplayed through misguided advice like “The pupils should be talking more than the teacher” or “If…

As the new year school year has recently begun in Scotland (and is on the horizon elsewhere in the UK), I was thinking about what podcasts teachers could listen to to develop their knowledge and understanding. Podcasts are a great option for upskilling as they are free and can be listened to while commuting. Reading…