Struggling to revise for your GCSEs and make it stick? Passive techniques like rereading and highlighting might feel productive, but research shows they’re often a waste of time. If you want to actually remember what you study, it’s time to start using active recall. This scientifically-backed method helps move information into your long-term memory and […]
Introduction: From Forgetting to Remembering How often do we teach something only to find students have forgotten it a week later? That’s not a flaw in your teaching, it’s how memory works. The spacing effect tells us that if we revisit key material at increasingly longer intervals, students are far more likely to retain it. […]
Introduction: Revision Is More Than Just Studying Hard Revision doesn’t need to feel overwhelming, but for many students, it does. Whether it’s finding a place to start, knowing what works, or simply staying focused, GCSE revision can become a source of stress rather than progress. The good news? You don’t need to study for hours […]
Introduction: The Illusion of Thinking This article explores why problem solving skills are still essential for students in the age of AI. Everywhere you turn, someone’s talking about how artificial intelligence can “think.” From chatbots helping with homework to tools summarising complex topics, it’s tempting to believe that AI has mastered reasoning. But the reality […]
Introduction When exams loom large on the horizon and all thoughts turn to revision, how do your students respond? As teachers, we’ve all experienced the pressure of that time of year, and the despairing cries of classes who try to convince you, and themselves, that they’ve forgotten everything they were ever taught. But revision lessons […]
Introduction AI lesson planning for UK teachers is becoming a powerful time-saving tool. Creating high-quality lessons used to take hours, but now, with tools like ChatGPT, Eduaide.ai, and Google Gemini, UK educators can simplify their planning while still meeting the needs of their students. Whether you’re working on GCSE English, Key Stage 3 Science, or […]
Simple 5-Step Lesson Planning Guide for UK Teachers (With Examples) Planning engaging, high-impact lessons doesn’t have to be stressful. This simple lesson planning guide for UK teachers breaks down the process into five manageable steps. Whether you’re preparing a GCSE English lesson plan or delivering content for Key Stage 3, these strategies will simplify your […]
A New Chapter for UK Teachers, But Only If We Read Beyond the Headlines AI tools in UK classrooms are entering a new phase, backed by the Department for Education’s official guidance. “Teachers can now use AI to mark work,” some claimed. But as any experienced educator knows, the real story is rarely in the […]
Section 1: Why This Blog Matters – A Quiet Shift with Loud Implications AI in education is no longer a distant prediction. It’s already here quietly embedded in student homework, subtly used by teachers drafting lesson plans, and often misunderstood by school leadership. Yet most UK educators still don’t feel equipped to make informed, confident […]
For UK GCSE & IGCSE Teachers Let’s be real: GCSE exam anxiety isn’t just a student problem – it’s a classroom problem. You’re not just teaching content; you’re managing rising pressure, emotional wobbliness, and that familiar “I’m going to fail” look students start wearing mid-March. The good news? You don’t need to be a therapist. […]
