01553 816086As we revealed in one of our news articles , a recent report from Ofsted has deemed teaching insufficient in more than four in ten schools.
According to the watchdog, the quality of teaching is “still too variable” in English state schools, and some schools have an over reliance on teachers resources such as worksheets and textbooks, which they believe is having a detrimental effect on the results of pupils.
The report also suggests that teachers spend too long talking and setting tasks that are not challenging enough to develop pupils’ knowledge.
A “critical link” was also defined between poor teaching and bad behaviour in the classroom, with Ofsted revealing that pupils who are uninspired in the classroom “lose attention, demonstrate poor attitudes to learning and eventually interrupt the learning of others”.
Whilst many would agree that there is indeed a link between pupils not being engaged in class and causing disruption and consequently underperforming, opinions vary on what constitutes quality and engaging teaching; and furthermore what makes exciting classes.
We believe it starts with the resources in the classroom, and many schools we supply to would agree. Compelling book collections can make challenging subjects such as history come alive with dynamic topics on eras like Ancient Egypt and Rome, presenting in a fun manner, how past generations lived and how their influence still shapes our lives today.
We recognise however that books and other teachers resources are just one element in engaging pupils, and alongside fun activities such as dressing up and games, these resources are even more effective.
We know that there will be many more strategies being used by teachers and schools and we’d love to hear about them, so please share them below!