HWRK Magazine: Issue 03 - Spring 2018

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EXPAND YOUR MIND ONE SUBJECT AT A TIME
The virtual reality be worth almost £10 billion in
(VR) revolution in 2017.
education may not Mastering the technology
quite have landed in before it arrives is going to
UK state schools just yet, but prove incredibly valuable for
make no mistake it’s coming educators nationwide. Contact
and so it’s time to get ahead of your school administrator or
the curve.
local council to find out about
Virtual and augmented teacher-led courses now
reality technologies are at the sweeping the UK.
frontier of social development 5 EdTech classroom allies,
and the market was thought to see page 13
LANGUAGES
HISTORY
TECHNOLOGY
PE
COLUMNIST
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eing taught science subjects
outdoors increases student
motivation. Shocker! A study
involving over 300 students
concluded that offering more
outdoor instruction at the lower
secondary level improves learning.
Professors at the Technical University
of Munich (TUM) spent two
years on the study (seriously) proving
something every teacher on the
planet could have confirmed inside
two minutes, before publishing it in
the journal Frontiers in Psychology.
So if you’re having trouble
getting the head to sign off your
next class excursion pull this study
out of the hat and put the principle
in their place once and for all.
If you’re looking for ideas on
teaching in the great outdoors,
check out our feature in Page 68.
in association with
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in association with
ith every school budget every school in the country right now
tighter than ever – funding is that of the business manager, who
per pupil remains lower than must beg, borrow and steal to ensure
2015 levels – it’s now more important every penny counts in the classroom.
than ever to stretch budgets as far as Procurement is key to maximising
Tips on making the most possible.
your school budget and we’ve got the
of your education budget One of the most crucial roles of lowdown on Page 60.
less to save
you pounds
where it really
matters
in your future
outside of school
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LESSON IDEAS &
ADVICE
Embrace the future
BIG Inteview
Climbing the
ladder of success
In just five years Richard Corner has gone from NQT
to assistant headmaster – read his fascinating story
and pick up some handy tips to further your career
WORDS: RICHARD CORNER
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CLIMB THE
CAREER LADDER
P26
BRING
ON
SUMMER
A complete guide to getting healthy and in shape
in time for the holidays
GET FIT FOR THE HOLIDAYS
BIG List
P57
SCHOOL BUDGET ADVICE
Shopping for
your school’s
real future
MAKING SMART CHOICES WITH YOUR FINANCES
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SPENDING
60
SAVING
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INVESTING
P32
DYSLEXIA TEACHING
TIPS
Teaching dyslexic students doesn’t have to be overwhelming,
as long as you know what you’re doing
WORDS: SUZZANNE MURRAY
BIG Read
P65
AL FRESCO
TEACHING
TAKING LEARNING OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM
Boost grades with
al fresco teaching
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TEACHING IN KUALA LUMPUR • DISCOVER EDVENTURE • BULLIES OUT ARE HERE
CONTENTS
CURRICULUM ARTS
HEALTH
CAPITAL EXPERIENCE
11 LANGUAGES
How a tipple could unlock
your bilingual potential.
39 BIG DRAMA SHOW
Why amateur dramatics is
so important in schools.
48 NO MORE EXCUSES
Half an hour before class?
Here’s a quick workout.
57 PROCUREMENT
Don’t waste your budget
without going national.
65 AL FRESCO TEACHING
The study proving outside
learning really works.
12 HISTORY
Making a case for history
and its role in our future.
40 THE GALLERY
Check out the best of one
Primary’s exhibition art.
51 FOOD FOCUS
The ideal packed lunch to
ensure you’re at your best.
60 SPENDING
23 cost-effectve tips to save
you time and money.
66 TEACHING OVERSEAS
How life in Kuala Lumpur
changed one couple forever.
14 TECHNOLOGY
How to embrace EdTech to
engage your next class.
42 SIGN OF THE TIMES
Oscar winning 6-year-old
on a mission for change.
52 BLOW AWAY STRESS
Ancient Asian breathing
exercises to KO anxiety.
61 SAVING
From hotels, books and
stationary to rail and lego.
68 EDVENTURE IS HERE
The former PE master now
teaching on the Lakes.
18 GUEST COLUMN
Throw out the tables and
chairs and get creative.
44 PRIMA BALLERINA
The Scottish ballet queen
closing in on her dream.
54 CHASING MEDALS
The Preston teacher after
Commonweath gold.
62 INVESTING
Advice on how to venture
into stocks and shares.
70 BULLIES OUT!
Why we’ve teamed up with
the anti-bullying charity.
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