THE EDUCATION SHOW 2010 THE EDUCATION SHOW 2010
camera design. Focusing on points of interest, such of teaching can be hard as an educator. The Education that is available in teacher training and schools. It also
as mountain summits, inside parliament, factories and Show offers access to seminars to continue your highlights the findings that the TDA has collected from
beaches, the result is 1,540 panoramas that can help professional development, with advice directly from a survey of NQTs and other sources.
bring geography, history and other subjects to life specialists or practitioners themselves.
For teachers seeking resources to assist in delivering Seminars are held in five theatres around the show; Disability Equality Schemes in schools – how to
the EU strand of the citizenship curriculum at key those relevant for secondary teachers include the ensure quality (SEN Seminar Theatre, 2pm)
stages 3 and 4, visit the European Parliament on stand Secondary Seminar Theatre, the SEN Seminar Theatre, Andre Imich, National Strategies
M47 to see the new educational resource Crisis Point and the Leadership Seminar Theatre. The Disability Equality Duty (DED) requires all schools
– a role-play game based on the outbreak a fictitious These are fairly self-explanatory and tickets can to take a proactive approach in promoting disability
disease. Students take on roles as citizens, MEPs and be booked on the Education Show website for £12 equality and eliminating discrimination. Schools must
Commissioners and must act quickly to come up with a (plus VAT) per session. Sponsored sessions are also involve disabled people who are affected by the way the
law to help save Europe from the threat of a pandemic. free of charge, plus many exhibitors are offering free school is organised. This seminar highlights key issues
It is designed for use with a whole year group during demonstrations and training on stand. Here is a taster in drawing up a quality Disability Equality Scheme, and
a collapsed timetable day and it could also be used with of what’s on offer this year. illustrates examples of good practice.
smaller groups.
For further resources to assist with teaching
Thursday, March 4 Saturday, March 6
about the European Union, visitors should head to Using emotional intelligence to teach English in Hardware, wetware and software – innovative
stand G89 to see the European Commission’s free key stages 2 and 3 (Secondary Seminar Theatre at approaches to English and ICT (Secondary Seminar
resource, Passport to the European Union, which 10am) Theatre, 12pm)
contains information on the 27 member countries of the Dr Liane Purnell, senior lecturer in English, Trevor Millum, Tom Rank, and Chris Warren from
European Union, such as their size and population and Newman University College National Association for the Teaching of English
famous citizens, along with the answers to dozens of This session draws upon the key principles behind This seminar is for any English teacher interested
questions designed to interest young learners. emotional intelligence. It builds upon the strengths of in using new technology. Visualisers, wikis, digital
The British Red Cross (stand C68) displays its participants to consider aspects of emotional intelligence movies and more: this seminar highlights practical
Positive Images: European toolkit. The online resource which have either not been considered or addressed and inspiring examples of ICT in action in the English
encourages young people to understand migration in a previously. Attendees can take part in activities to classroom. Learn about how readily available hardware
global sense and promotes positive attitudes towards promote inclusiveness for all pupils and learn how and software is being used in schools to enhance and
refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants. individual needs can be catered for and how specific extend good practice in exploring texts, developing
Using interactive exercises, photo quizzes and group groups of pupils may be engaged. writing, and encouraging lively, focused discussion.
debates, the resource encourages young people to
reflect on the reasons people migrate and the issues If you don’t finish dinner you don’t get desert The Dyslexic in the classroom (SEN Seminar
faced by refugees and asylum seekers, and to think – understanding and managing children who may Theatre, 1pm)
critically about how the media conveys messages. be difficult, defiant, demanding and different (SEN Lee Pascal, nasen
Other resources include Operation Amphibian, Seminar Theatre, 11am) The session addresses the problems that pupils with
Youth Action Guide, Justice and Fairness Teaching Fin O’Regan, behavioural consultant specific learning difficulties encounter throughout the
Resource and Power of Humanity. This presentation looks at the issue of supporting curriculum. Teachers are made aware of the special
For some light relief and expert tips, visit Crown children who appear difficult and demanding and needs of these pupils, and they are encouraged to
House Publishing on stand S75. Jim Smith, author sometimes defiant in terms of how they respond to rethink the vocabulary that they use, replacing such
of The Lazy Teacher’s Handbook: How your students direction by supervisors. Educators can gain a better commands as “learn this’’ or “read over carefully’’
on stand displaying how it uses its expertise in learn more when you teach less, is on stand and is understanding of why some children present more with practical exercises designed to teach academic
communicating science in an inspiring and engaging joined by comedian and author Dave Keeling, author challenging behaviour and have different learning skills. Special attention is given to addressing ability
way to produce innovative resources that support of Rocket Up Your Class!, which contains 101 high- styles, and identify a number of key strategies for differentiation, and to ensuring that the work done
classroom science. The Science Museum’s collection impact activities to start, end and break up lessons. management. The difference in boys and girls is one in special needs departments relates directly to class
of resources, which include a collection of free easy- And of course, SecEd and our sister magazine area that is to be addressed. requirements.
to-run experiments and demonstrations, “STEM Delivering Diplomas will be at the show (stand A67).
Club Boxes”, “New and Views” and “Mystery Do stop by to chat to the editorial team, find out about
Friday, March 5 Further information
Boxes”, aim to bring the curriculum to life and plans for the coming year and perhaps get involved The latest developments supporting e-safety in For more on the Education Show and to see a full list
engage young learners. with the newspaper’s many activities. schools (Leadership Seminar Theatre, 12pm) of exhibitors and seminars, visit www.education-show.
For visitors interested in content for learning Tim Tarrant, Training and Development Agency for com. The British Educational Suppliers Association
platforms and interactive whiteboards, Eye2eye (stand
The seminars
Schools (TDA) is offering up to £150 off travel for schools to the
K77) is displaying the result of a four-year project, pano- In an ever-changing sector, keeping up-to-date with the For leaders interested in e-safety, this seminar reviews show (see the “visit” section of the Education Show
photographing Britain at ground level using a panoramic latest resources, government initiatives and new ways the materials available from the TDA and the support website). SecEd
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