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Barbara Bleiman @barbarableiman.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Can I/we open up a civilised conversation here about boredom in classrooms? I do wonder if some - not all - issues of behaviour/attainment/attendance etc stem from boredom as a result of the recent focus on routines, repetition, lack of responsiveness, choice & student voice.

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Barbara Bleiman @barbarableiman.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

My phrase is 'on auto-pilot'. This seems to me to be a major problem with overly routinising things. Both teachers & students switch onto auto-pilot. Refreshing & ringing the changes keeps students on their toes & requires thought.

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Barbara Bleiman @barbarableiman.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

I’ve seen levels of repetitiveness & lack of variety recently that were perhaps not so common in my past experiences as a teacher. As a student myself I was sometimes bored at school - weren’t we all? - but that was always tempered by teaching that was involving & sought to include me & my voice.

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Mr E @theniceman.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

English teaching in particular has lost its way in the knowledge era. Learning labels and "facts" and being taught what to say instead of learning to love reading, thinking and expressing yourself.

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Andrew McCallum @andrewemc.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Fascinating read so far, including a pretty convincing argument that Adam Smith - he of Wealth of Nations fame - was the first teacher of English Language and Literature

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Gary Snapper @gabrielsnapper.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Still looking for schools teaching Pride and Prejudice at GCSE! Please repost or forward to anyone who might be able to help... Thanks.

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Gary Snapper @gabrielsnapper.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Can anyone help one of our doctoral students who is researching the teaching of Pride and Prejudice at GCSE?

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English and Media Centre @engmediacentre.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

3 members of the EMC team were privileged to attend the funeral of Jane Ogborn yesterday. Jane was an EMC trustee for over 10 years + collaborated on many publications + courses. You can read tributes by some of her former colleagues here www.englishandmedia.co.uk/blog/in-memo...

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In Memory of Jane Ogborn

Tributes to Jane Ogborn by former colleagues

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Andrew McCallum @andrewemc.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

A beautiful funeral filled with heartfelt, moving tributes

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Andrew McCallum @andrewemc.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

'The evidence for the application of cognitive science principles in everyday classroom conditions (applied cognitive science) is limited, with uncertainties and gaps about the applicability of specific principles across subjects and age ranges.'

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Andrew McCallum @andrewemc.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Always useful when thinking about English to read the findings of a large EEF metastudy of applied cogsci. Barely a single study involved English at secondary, with no evidence to justify the mass implementation of cogsci across all subject areas educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

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Cognitive science approaches in the classroom

Report summarising the evidence for cognitive science approaches in school settings

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

In the spring issue of Teaching English, published early in March, Alison Binney and Lizzi Rawlinson-Mills explore the self-perceptions of trainee teachers of their identity as writers. #NATE #teamenglish

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Becca Durham and Sally Hobday delve into student perceptions of racial representation in Edexcel’s Belonging Anthology and The Merchant of Venice for the forthcoming issue of Teaching English. #NATE #teamenglish

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Great to hear @thecockerill.bsky.social talking to Chris Jordan about curriculum, themes and concepts — and thanks both for the lovely words about the NATE community and membership! #NATE open.spotify.com/episode/4HFB...

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The Leading, Language and Literature Podcast · Episode

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

In spring's Teaching English, Deb Niven challenges traditional approaches to vocabulary instruction, arguing for a shift towards dialogic methods to equip students with the tools to engage deeply with texts, fostering comprehension and analytical precision. #NATE

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

We’re looking forward to Carol Atherton’s Hall of Fame column in the spring issue of Teaching English, in which she reflects on Miss Caroline in To Kill a Mockingbird, and some of her own early school memories too. #NATE #teachingenglish

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Teaching English, Issue 36 (Autumn 2024). Media and English: Issues and Approaches. Thank you to all of our contributors, including guest editor Steve Connolly. Find out more about the latest edition here: mailchi.mp/nate.org.uk/...

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English and Media Centre @engmediacentre.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Warm message of subject unity from @natefeed.bsky.social's Director + Subject Lead @thecockerill.bsky.social. Wishing you all success in your role Anthony + looking forward to collaborating in the future! mailchi.mp/nate.org.uk/...

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

If you missed it first time, check out NATE News from the autumn term. A highlight is Emma Leeson, Training and Resources Lead at SAPERE, the UK charity for philosophical enquiry, who engages reluctant readers by asking the big questions...

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NATE News – Autumn 2024 Welcome to the latest edition of NATE News, where we have...

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

This year, we're making our extensive archive of articles and teaching resources easier to explore — so you can learn, teach, and find inspiration whenever you need it: mailchi.mp/nate.org.uk/... #NATE #teamenglish

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This year, we're making our extensive archive of articles and teaching resources easier to explore — so you can learn, teach, and find inspiration whenever you need it...

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

illumiNATE, Issue 99: Anne Enright's story 'The Weight' can be a great stimulus for discussion of narrative possibilities and technique: mailchi.mp/nate.org.uk/...

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

In the spring issue of Teaching English, to be published early in March, Arthur Sawbridge will ask if we can ease students through the transition from KS4 to KS5 and to university level study by making questions of literary theory more engaging. #NATE #teamenglish

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English and Media Centre @engmediacentre.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

The magazine for students of English Literature and Language A Level buff.ly/3PYyEd4

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

In this Friday's illumiNATE, Faye Griffiths asks if copywork can help build our students' writing stamina. #NATE #teamenglish

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natecommunity.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Our email newsletter, illumiNATE, is all about inspiration and ideas we can put into practice in the classroom. We'd love to hear from you. If you'd like to share a short article with NATE members and subscribers, drop Anthony a message at director@nate.org.uk. #NATE #teamenglish

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Barbara Bleiman @barbarableiman.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

This is worth sharing among English teachers as well as those involved in academic English studies. @natefeed.bsky.social @englishassociation.bsky.social @engmediacentre.bsky.social

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Gary Snapper @gabrielsnapper.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Teaching Pride and Prejudice at GSCE anyone?

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Gary Snapper @gabrielsnapper.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Can anyone help one of our PhD students who is looking for a GSCE class studying Pride and Prejudice?

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Barbara Bleiman @barbarableiman.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

BlueSky secondary English teachers, please give a helping hand here & share this widely, both on SM and with your students, for the future of our subject!

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