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The pros and cons of hiring a tutor for your child
Hiring a tutor for your child can be an excellent way to help them become a more confident and successful student. But when might you need to hire a tutor? And what are the pros and cons of doing so? This post outlines some of the key factors to consider.
What is pre-teaching?
How teaching sentence structure can improve reading comprehension
Sentence structure is vital to writing instruction, but its impact goes deeper than that.
Improving reading comprehension for students with ADHD
Learners with ADHD may need additional support when developing their reading comprehension. However, there are strategies that parents and educators can use to help students with ADHD build stronger reading skills.
A guide to using the mastery approach in the classroom
Exploring Bedrock Learning’s mission…
“We’re really only at the start of our journey.” - Aaron Leary, Bedrock Learning’s founder.
Literacy instruction and Bedrock Learning - Olivia Sumpter
“[Language strength] has an impact on chances beyond the classroom … and schools need to take proactive control of that.” - Olivia Sumpter
Disciplinary literacy at Bedrock Learning - Ellie Ashton
“Disciplinary literacy enables learners to be subject experts.” - Ellie Ashton
The power of literacy data - Aaron Leary
“The definition of literacy is too narrow. Our goal is to broaden what literacy means.” - Aaron Leary
How primary classrooms can support learners with SEN
There is an ongoing increase in the percentage of pupils with special educational needs in mainstream schooling. In this article, we explore those needs and how primary schools can support them by creating inclusive learning environments.
The benefits of using gamification in the classroom
Digital gamification began to creep into the classroom in the mid-eighties - and it looks like it’s here to stay. But gamification can be digital or non-digital.
Best literacy podcasts for learners: opening the gates for learning
New technologies – from television to social media – are often decried for having a negative effect on literacy. But this doesn’t have to be the case!