Richard’s most popular blog posts of all time are listed below. Immediately below this list you will find a full directory of all of Richard’s blog posts for teachers.
The Importance of Patience in Teaching [15th Nov 2020] *RICHARD’S MOST POPULAR ARTICLE EVER!*
10 Learning Games to Play With Your Students [26th May 2019]
3 Tips for Reducing Your Teacher Workload [24th February 2019]
5 Simple Ways to Become a Better Teacher [17th February 2019]
5 Easy Ways to Help Exam-Level Students [3rd February 2019]
Using Tablets in Teaching [6th January 2019]
10 Techniques Every Teacher Needs to Know [9th September 2018]
Subtle Reinforcement: Techniques to Gradually Build Confidence and Character in our Students [27th May 2018]
7 Plenary Activities for PGCE Students and Newly Qualified Teachers [25th February 2018]
Learning Journals: A Powerful Student Feedback System [18th February 2018]
A directory of blog posts for teachers, organised in descending date order, is given below:
Enhancing Learning: 10 Ways to Harness the Power of Metacognitive Strategies in Your Classroom [23rd May 2023]
10 Ways to Apply Rosenshine’s Principles to Your Lessons [14th May 2023]
5 Essential Executive Coaching Tips for Beginners [24th April 2023]
7 Best EYLF Practices for Parents and Teachers to Know [16th April 2023] *Guest blog post by Jessica Robinson*
Stress Management Techniques for Online Teachers in 2023 [9th April 2023]
5 Excellent Ways Educators Can Foster Creativity in Students [3rd April 2023]
The Rise of Private Tutoring: Why IB Teachers in Hong Kong are Making the Switch [19th March 2023]
5 Reasons for Teachers to Try Out Flipped Classrooms [14th March 2023] *Guest blog post by Kiara Miller*
Challenges Faced by Teachers in Diverse Classrooms [12th February 2023] *Guest blog post by Kiara Miller*
Proactive vs. Reactive Classroom Management: 3 Simple but Powerful Tips Guaranteed to Improve Your ESL Classroom Management [5th February 2023] *Guest blog post by Mitch Metzger from Destination TEFL, Bangkok.*
The Role of ChatGPT and AI in Education: A Guide for Teachers and Schools [Originally posted 1st February 2023. Updated 5th February 2023.]
Why is Coding Important for School Students to Learn? [21st January 2023] *Guest blog post by Kat Sarmiento.*
Tina’s Top Tips for Effective Classroom Management [15th January 2023] *Guest blog post by Tina Hennessy from Destination TEFL, Cambodia.*
A Teacher’s Christmas Holiday [31st December 2022]
The Truth About Teacher Talking Time (TTT) [12th November 2022]
How to Teach Sustainability to School Students [4th December 2022] *Guest blog post by Claire Maguire from The Day online student magazine.*
How Can Flipped Learning Be Used in the High School Classroom? [28th November 2022]
The A.C.E. Method of Post-Pandemic Teaching [6th November 2022]
Simple Marketing Strategies You Should Be Using to Make Your Education Business Grow [15th October 2022]
Homework: A Headache We Can All Easily Cure [Updated: October 2022 (Originally posted May 2017)]
5 Exceptional Student Engagement Tips for Teachers [18th September 2022] *Guest blog post by Kiara Miller*
Queen Elizabeth II Lesson Resources: My Humble Tribute to a Life of Service [10th September 2022]
A Back-to-School Checklist for Teachers [Originally posted on August 18th 2019. Updated on September 3rd 2022]
3 Ways to Keep a High School Student Motivated [22nd August 2022]
How to Manage a Hybrid Classroom Effectively [11th August 2022]
Special Educational Needs: Supporting Our Students [Originally posted April 2nd 2017. Updated 25th July 2022]
Using ICT in the Classroom Part One: A Guide for Teachers [Originally posted March 12th 2017. Updated 25th July 2022]
6 Ways Virtual Reality Can Transform High School Education [10th July 2022] *Guest blog post by Kiara Miller*
5 Ways Learning Technologies Help Students Improve Grades [20th June 2022] *Guest blog post by Kiara Miller*
5 Ways Teachers Can Prevent Burnout While Teaching Online [6th June 2022] *Guest blog post by Jessica Robinson*
Deep Learning vs Surface Learning [24th May 2022]
In Defense of Vocational Education and Trades: The Shocking Truth [8th May 2022]
5 Ways to Use Past-Exam Papers With Your Students [1st May 2022]
Will Smith Slaps Chris Rock: A Lesson For Teachers Everywhere [29th March 2022]
5 Awesome Live Quiz Apps You Can Use in The Classroom [22nd February 2022]
How to Become a Leader in the Classroom [30th January 2022] *Guest blog post by Mitch from Destination TEFL, Bangkok*
Promoting Sustainability as a Teacher [22nd January 2022] *Guest blog post by Kat Sarmiento*
How Students Can Help Reduce Single-Use Plastic [19th January 2022] *Guest blog post by Kat Sarmiento*
The Value of Fresh Starts in Education [16th January 2022] *Guest blog post by Tayla Reynolds*
Common Challenges Teachers Face in The Era of Online Learning [14th January 2022] *Guest blog post by Kat Sarmiento*
3 Ways to Reduce Your Printing Costs at School [22nd December 2021]
Cognitive Challenges of Language Learners in the Digital Age [16th December 2021] *Guest blog post by Tatyana Cheprasova*
5 Ways to Prepare Students For Exams [6th December 2021]
How to Create a Calming Classroom Corner [21st November 2021]
Hybrid Teaching Apps, Ideas and Strategies [14th November 2021]
5 Ways That Teachers Can Work Effectively With Parents To Help Their Students [7th November 2021] *Guest blog post by Kat Sarmiento*
5 Ways to Use The School Library With Your Students [26th September 2021]
6 Reasons Why Education is Important [16th September 2021] *Guest blog post by Kat Sarmiento*
The Many Benefits of Doing a Weekly Review [9th September 2021]
5 Smart Benefits of Using The Pomodoro Technique in Teaching [1st August 2021] *Guest blog post by Jessica Robinson*
Using props in the ESL classroom to keep your students engaged [25th July 2021] *Guest blog post by Rose-Anne Turner*
Using Technology in Your ESL Classroom [19th July 2021] *Guest blog post by Rose-Anne Turner*
Using Group Work in Your ESL Classroom [12th July 2021] *Guest blog post by Rose-Anne Turner*
10 Groupwork Activities That Can Be Applied to Any Subject Area [3rd July 2021]
Getting to Know Your New Students: Tips That Actually Work! [Updated 17th June 2021. Originally published on 19th September 2017]
How to Develop a Passion for Reading in our Students [1st June 2021]
Assessing Students Through Online Learning: Four Ideas to Consider [Updated 31st May 2021. Originally published on 26th April 2020]
Effective Feedback: The Catalyst of Student Progress [Updated 28th May 2021. Originally published on April 16th 2017]
Amazing SPaG Strategies Every Teacher Needs to Know [Updated 22nd May 2021. Originally published on 1st May 2017]
4 Important Tips for Using Videos Within Lessons [21st May 2021]
Excessive Screen Time is Harming Children’s Mental Health [9th May 2021]
3 Things That Make a School Outstanding [25th April 2021]
10 Ways in Which the Pandemic is Modernizing Education [21st March 2021]
10 Destructive Habits Every Teacher Should Avoid [14th March 2021]
8 Ways to Increase Lesson Clarity [7th March 2021]
My Top 5 Tips – From an NQT During a Pandemic [28th February 2021] *Guest blog post by Tayla Elson*
Four tips to reignite your students’ interest in learning as they return to school [27th February 2021] *Guest blog post by Jessica Robinson*
Five Tips for Becoming a Happy Teacher [15th February 2021] *Guest blog post by Jessica Robinson*
From the Classroom to the Exam Room: A Guide for IB Teachers [7th February 2021] *Guest blog post by Maria Gonchorova*
Some Useful Self-Reflection Tools for Students and Teachers *Guest blog post by Martyn Kenneth* [31st January 2021]
The Importance of Body Language in Teaching GUEST BLOG POST [24th January 2021]
Cobra Kai in Schools: Should Martial Arts be Compulsory for Kids? [17th January 2021]
Back to School After Christmas: Teacher Survival Guide [30th December 2020]
A Teacher’s Reflections on 2020: The Year of the Coronavirus GUEST BLOG POST [29th December 2020]
On Effective Target Setting for Educators [6th December 2020]
The Importance of Patience in Teaching [15th November 2020]
Should Every Movie, Series and TV Show be Screened by Teachers Prior to Release? [8th November 2020]
Can Play-Based Learning Be Used in the Secondary Classroom? [1st November 2020]
What is ‘Cognitive Load Theory’? [25th October 2020]
The Impact of Covid-19 on International School Recruitment [12th October 2020]
Using Data to Empower Students [4th October 2020]
What is the Metacognition Cycle, and how can we use it? [27th September 2020]
Bronze Medal Awarded: The Quick Guide to Classroom Management [2nd September 2020]
The Best Way to Mark Student Work [30th August 2020]
Good Teachers are Also Good Students [26th July 2020]
The IB Results ‘Scandal’ of 2020 [19th July 2020]
How a TEFL Gap Year Will Benefit Your Future [13th July 2020]
International Teaching: Dealing With Culture Shock When Moving to a New Country [5th July 2020]
Teaching Overseas for the First Time: Advice From Teachers [28th June 2020]
Reliability and Flexibility: Two Traits Every Teacher Must Have [An Interview with Gill Murray]
How to Ace Your Observed TEFL Lesson [11th June 2020]
COVID-19 Will Change EFL Teaching Forever’: An Interview with Tatyana Cheprasova [31st May 2020]
Assessing Students Through Online Learning: Four Ideas to Consider [26th April 2020]
Online Learning: A Risk-Assessment List for Teachers [5th April 2020]
100 Awesome Online Learning Apps (advertisement of Richard’s book) [29th March 2020]
Online Learning: How to Create an Amazing Nearpod Lesson [26th March 2020]
Using Google Apps in Teaching [24th March 2020]
Top 5 Apps for Online Learning/Remote Learning (Coronavirus School Closures): [18th March 2020]
COVID-19: Advice for Teachers, School Administrators and School Nurses [17th March 2020]
What is ‘Meaningful Praise’? [15th March 2020]
My Top Three Tips for Teachers [12th March 2020]
Quaden Bayles: The Untold Truth? [24th February 2020]
Coronavirus: Supporting Students Online when Schools are Forced to Close [11th February 2020]
The Importance of Planning [2nd February 2020]
The ‘Lazy Mindset’: Some Teachers Don’t Even Try [26th January 2020]
Gender-Neutral Toilets in Schools: Some Research and Conclusions [19th January 2020]
On Gender-Neutral Toilets in Schools [12th January 2020]
Happy New Year 2020 [31st December 2019]
Becoming a Google Certified Educator [29th December 2019]
What Should Teachers do with their Time-Off? [22nd December 2019]
Using Google Apps in Teaching [20th December 2019]
Smartphone Addiction is Destroying Children’s Lives [1st December 2019]
Preparing Students for Mock Exams [24th November 2019]
David Goggins: Can’t Hurt Me. What can Teachers Learn from this Book? [17th November 2019]
Cognitive Sandwiching: A Method for Teaching Difficult Topics [7th November 2019]
Bruce Lee: My Favorite Teacher [27th October 2019]
The Power of Praise Paperback: Proofreading Complete [23rd October 2019]
Exciting New Online Course for Teachers [10th October 2019]
The Disconnect: How Over-Rewarding Fails Students [6th October 2019]
Digitizing the Learning Experience: EdTech 101 [29th September 2019]
Letting Them ‘Roll With It’ – The Power of Exploration [22nd September 2019]
A ‘Gender Neutral’ School Uniform – Mainstream Lunacy [14th September 2019]
The Power of Praise: My Second Book [3rd September 2019]
Curriculum Clarity: Making Things Clear for Students [25th August 2019]
A Back-to-School Checklist for Teachers [18th August 2019]
5 Efficient Marking and Assessment Strategies [4th August 2019]
Can Progress be ‘Engineered’ from the Start? [28th July 2019]
Dealing With Stress as a Teacher [21st July 2019]
Seeking Help From Colleagues: Tips for Teachers [14th July 2019]
5 Super Cool Teacher Hacks [7th July 2019]
5 Effective Teacher Behaviors [30th June 2019]
Speak up if you Have a Problem [16th June 2019]
5 Ways to Empower Your Students [9th June 2019]
Opinion: Should University be Free? [5th June 2019]
Using Movement and Action to Enhance Learning [2nd June 2019]
10 Learning Games to Play With Your Students [26th May 2019] *POPULAR ARTICLE!*
The ‘Three As’ [19th May 2019]
Start Lessons Promptly [5th May 2019]
News: Warwick University Fudges Exam Timetable [2nd May 2019]
Run an ECA (Why, What and How) [28th April 2019]
News: Students Must Learn to Outwit Robots [24th April 2019]
Use Positive, Specific Feedback [20th April 2019]
News: Schoolgirl Put in Isolation 240 Times [16th April 2019]
Praise is Power! [14th April 2019]
Use Humor to Enhance Learning [7th April 2019]
Have a Genuine Interest in the Lives of Your Students [31st March 2019]
Using Verbal Feedback: The Ugly Truth [24th March 2019]
When Kids Don’t Return Homework – What can we do? [17th March 2019]
“Education Not Indoctrination”: Parents Protest Over LGBT Lessons [10th March 2019]
Turbo Teaching: 5 Ways to Supercharge Learning [6th March 2019]
3 Tips for Reducing Your Teacher Workload [24th February 2019] *POPULAR ARTICLE!*
5 Simple Ways to Become a Better Teacher [17th February 2019] *POPULAR ARTICLE!*
5 Things Schools Should be Teaching Kids (But Probably Aren’t) [10th February 2019]
5 Easy Ways to Help Exam-Level Students [3rd February 2019] *POPULAR ARTICLE!*
What is ‘Question Level Analysis’? [27th January 2019]
3 Cool Education Apps to use in 2019 [20th January 2019]
Using Tablets in Teaching [6th January 2019] *POPULAR ARTICLE!*
My Teacher Promises for 2019 (Part 2) [23rd December 2018]
My Teacher Promises for 2019 (Part 1) [16th December 2018]
The Power of Pausing [9th December 2018]
Teaching Key Words: Part 1 [2nd December 2018]
Tips for Organising Homework [25th November 2018]
Stop Devaluing Your Students [18th November 2018]
10 Easy Ways to Motivate Your Students [4th November 2018]
Behaviour Management Basics [28th October 2018]
How Should Teachers Behave on Social Media? [7th October 2018]
Five Ways to Organize Information [28th September 2018]
The ‘Four Pillars’ of Time-Saving Marking [16th September 2018]
10 Techniques Every Teacher Needs to Know [9th September 2018] *POPULAR ARTICLE!*
Back to School Sadness: Student Challenges [2nd September 2018]
Putting Numbers Into Everything [26th August 2018]
Differentiating Texts [19th August 2018]
Back to School Basics for Teachers [13th August 2018]
5 Easy Ways to Teach English Through any Subject [29th July 2018]
Should Parents be Involved in Sex Education? [22nd July 2018]
The Four Rules of Praise [15th July 2018]
Can Sympathy and Empathy be Taught? [8th July 2018]
Digital Disaster: Screen Time is Destroying Childrens’ Health [1st July 2018]
Don’t be a Mediocre Teacher [10th June 2018]
Should we set Homework for the Summer Vacation? [3rd June 2018]
Subtle Reinforcement: Techniques to Gradually Build Confidence and Character in our Students [27th May 2018] *POPULAR ARTICLE!*
The Effective use of Detentions [13th May 2018]
The ‘Care Factor’: Changing Live one Student at a Time [6th May 2018]
Actually Giving a Damn: The ONLY Thing That Matters? [29th April 2018]
How can Teachers Earn Extra Money? [22nd April 2018]
What Should Schools Teach? [19th April 2018]
The War on Masculinity in Schools: A Growing Epidemic? [19th April 2018]
The Exam Period is Here: How Will you use Your Gained Time? [15th April 2018]
Report-Writing Nightmares: Become More Efficient and Save Time [8th April 2018]
Easter Revision Tips to Share With Your Students [1st April 2018]
What is an ‘Authentic’ Teacher? [18th March 2018]
11 Female Teachers who Changed the World: International Women’s Day 2018 [11th March 2018]
World Book Day: Every Teacher is an English Teacher [4th March 2018]
7 Plenary Activities for PGCE Students and Newly Qualified Teachers [25th February 2018] *POPULAR ARTICLE!*
Learning Journals: A Powerful Student Feedback System [18th February 2018] *POPULAR ARTICLE!*
Peer or Self-Assessment? Benefits and Challenges [11th February 2018]
Marking Week 2: What Should Teachers Actually Mark? [4th February 2018]
Marking: Why, What and How? [28th January 2018]
A Teacher’s Christmas Holiday [17th December 2017]
Mock Exams: Preparing Your Students The Right Way [25th November 2017]
Amazing SPaG Strategies Every Teacher Needs to Know [Updated 22nd May 2021. Originally published on 1st May 2017]
Developing Independent Learning Skills: Teaching Our Students to Teach Themselves [19th November 2017]
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