How we can all be fantastic mathematicians.
Jordi Although increasing in popularity, maths has had bad press. Some adults feel that ‘they just aren’t good at maths’ and with the current situation, this is becoming more relevant.…
The Rise of Technology in Education
Jordi When I think back to when I was in the early years of secondary school, just over 17 years ago not only was technology hardly embraced, it was in…
How to not lose faith as a drama student during the coronavirus pandemic.
Philippa For students of drama, whether in school or higher education, the current pandemic can feel exceptionally frustrating, with all live theatrical events cancelled until at least July. And this…
Key knowledge- the building blocks of language learning success
Ellie Daniel. T .Willingham. ‘Factual knowledge precedes skill; It is not possible to think well on a topic in the absence of factual knowledge’ One of the most common frustrations…
Languages are the key to the heart
Kristan Nelson Mandela once famously quoted; ‘If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.’His famous…
Why should you learn a modern foreign language?
KEViN What are the positive aspects of mastering a new language? Learning how to use a new language can appear as something daunting, time-consuming and, at times, scary. Let me…
Focus on the learner – How activities are built based on the needs of students of Modern Languages
Silvia When planning to teach a lesson to a group of learners, I always want to know the language level of my students and the learning needs they have, that…
How to Nail Your Personal Statement
Phoebe Writing about ourselves and our interests ought to be the easiest thing we do in our academic career, but for some reason, there is nothing that fills the university…