Welcome to the PMT Education Blog, a hub catering to students, parents, and teachers alike. Here, you’ll find a wealth of articles and resources designed to empower all members of the educational community. Explore topics ranging from student success and parenting tips to teaching strategies and more.
Preparing for mock exams can be a stressful time for your child. As a parent, you can create a supportive learning environment at home and help them navigate this challenging period. Here are five tips to assist your child during mock season and ensure they are well-prepared and calm.
“Should I teach abroad?” is a question that many educators ponder. For maths teacher Tania Shannon, her adventure led her from the UK to teaching in Bangkok. In this article, she offers insights into the challenges and rewards of the expat experience, sharing her unique perspective on life, students, and the freedom of teaching overseas.
Kathy Freeston, an A level Biology teacher, shares her journey into the world of examining. What started as a quest for extra income became an enlightening experience. Kathy delves into the valuable benefits of being an examiner, from refining her teaching skills to gaining insights into the intricacies of assessment.
With 25 years of teaching experience, Carol Atherton reflects on the evolution of education. In this insightful article, she emphasises the importance of continuous reflection and offers four key questions for educators to ponder. From core values to sources of support, her wisdom reminds teachers of why they do what they do.
The transition from Year 11 to Year 12 often sees students struggling with becoming self-reliant learners. In this insightful article, Helen Skelton shares her journey of refining teaching methods for Year 12 students. Explore strategies to help students become self-sufficient and learn how to foster independence and scholarly growth.
Andrew Atherton unveils strategies for effective feedback at the beginning of the school year. With the promise of improved student outcomes and a healthier work-life balance, he explores whole class feedback, digitised verbal feedback, and live marking. Discover how these practices can revolutionise your teaching approach.
In the world of science education, practical work is a double-edged sword – a source of wonder and learning, but also a potential minefield of mistakes. David Gash explores why students often struggle with hands-on experiments and offers eight invaluable tips for boosting the efficacy of practical work in the science classroom.