Source Description Date

• Network and Alys Morrell  Holistic approaches to the teaching of English - an interview with Alys Morrell
  Network adviser, Francine McMahon interviews Alys Morrell, senior lecturer at Canterbury Christchurch University, about a using a holistic approach to the teaching of English, drawing on research and theories of learning. Network theme: reading 11 Dec 2012 Network members only
• Network and Bow School  Socratic talk in action
  An insightful interview with Cat Davies, an English teacher from Bow School, talking about the successful implementation of Socratic discussion in her school. Includes a PowerPoint from one of her Socratic discussion lessons. Network theme: Exploring Talk 18 Jul 2012 Network members only
• Network and Carol Satterthwaite  Dialogic Talk: The Essentials
  A one-page list of the "Dos and Don'ts" of using dialogic talk in the classroom. Network theme: Exploring Talk 11 Jun 2012
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• Network and FILMCLUB  Lights, camera, action: resources from FILMCLUB
  Guides for writing effective film reviews, for both secondary and primary pupils, along with some commentary about why film can be the perfect vehicle for engaging and motivating boys to write. Network theme: Boys and literacy 3 May 2012 Network members only
• Network and First News  Sample First News resources
  Examples of the variety of teaching materials and activities available to develop pupils’ learning through news stories. 19 Jun 2012
• Network and First News  Top tips for writing a newspaper article
  Expert advice and examples of effective newspaper reports from children's newspaper First News. Accompanies "The Olden Times" newspaper resource, available for network members only. 17 May 2011 Network members only
• Network and Kay Ross, consultant  Student Librarian Training Scheme toolkit
  An example of a highly successful Student Librarian Training Scheme. Network theme: student leadership and literacy. 23 Feb 2012
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• Network and Mike Gershon  Practical activities for facilitating discussion in the classroom
  Mike Gershon, sociology teacher at King Edward VI School in Suffolk and top contributor for TES Resources, shares his favourite activities for promoting and supporting discussion and debate in the classroom. Network theme: Exploring Talk 6 Aug 2012
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• Network and Rosalind Buckland  A toolkit: If shops have men’s departments, why shouldn’t libraries?
  Rosalind Buckland, librarian at Ripley St Thomas CE Academy in Lancaster presents her research on developing a boy specific area in the library, in the format of a helpful toolkit. Network theme: Boys and literacy 27 Apr 2012
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• Network and the Folkestone Academy  Reading Strategies at The Folkestone Academy
  Practical strategies for raising reading standards across the school, contributed by network member Simon Newman, Assistant Principal for Literacy at The Folkestone Academy in Kent. Network theme: reading. 23 Oct 2012 Network members only