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In this article the authors talk about their book "Five Paths of Student Engagement: Blazing the Trail to Learning and Success" which reassess some of the most popular strategies for getting students engaged. These three strategies include engagement to make learning feel relevant to young people's lives and related to their environment and interests through using technology and having fun.

The article offers information on the classrooms after the covid-19 pandemic. Topics include the coronavirus restricted classroom is a more distracting classroom, holding a pupil's attention is tough even in more normal times, the classroom is full of potential distractions.

The article analyzes issues associated with fear of blushing among students and its impact on educational attainment and wellbeing. According to Peter Drummond, professor of psychology at Murdoch University, anxiety of blushing can prevent people from doing things they would otherwise enjoy and/or benefit. It is stated that children who blush frequently feel lonely and suffer as they cannot form close relationships with others which in turn influences their school or academic performance.

The article discusses about the activities to encourage young student to focus on their strengths that led to a change in attitude towards resitting exams. It introduces General Certificate of Secondary Education policy, that require colleges to put all student no gain a grade four or above and taken in a number of subjects by pupils in secondary education.

The article presents the author’s views on the question of teaching of morality and the global values as subject of moral education in Great Britain. According to the author, development of moral atti­tudes and behaviour in their students can be accepted as model from other countries such as moral education curriculum in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and in Japan, civic education in England, and character education in Singapore. Pilot initiative, acceptance of the approach and its implementation are discussed.

The article offers information on the trend of students taking smart drugs for coping with their exams. Topics include the educational policies of the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), the impact of the drug on the cognitive functions of the brain, and the surveys conducted on the use of smart drugs, as well as the legal policies related to the use of the drug in Great Britain. INSET: What are smart drugs?.

The article presents an interview with Bridget Hamre, the associate director for the Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning at the University of Virginia's Curry School of Education. Hamre discusses positive student-teacher relationships to help children give positive outcomes. She believes that students' behaviour and relationships are interconnected. She briefs about an intervention study conducted by some of her colleagues, led by Amanda Williford.

The author presents a personal narrative of his experiences of teaching mathematics and offers ideas for how educators can engage students in mathematics education by presenting it as a creative and explorative discipline. He argues for teaching math in a way that fosters students' curiosity and understanding of the subject. Strategies for changing the approach to teaching maths include student-teacher communication, student engagement, and changing attitudes towards mathematics.

The author talks about an inspection trip that he took on the bus of his school to observe infernal student behaviour. Topics discussed include the use of catapults and condoms by students in school buses, the feelings of intimidation and fear experienced by several students, and the works of sociologist Mark Granovetter on it.

The article focuses on the research developed by the Education Datalab which are beneficial for policy makers and educators in the education research industry. It tells about the inspections from Ofsted leading to the schools being blamed for lack of policies in stopping certain practices. It talks about the teacher's profession being based on ethical and moral concepts regarding the treatment faced by the students at the schools.

The article focuses on the rise in hate crimes within the boundaries of schools in Birmingham, Great Britain. It tells about the school students making racist remarks towards teachers and students belonging from other religions or communities. It talks about the hate incidents rising after the event of Brexit and election of Donald Trump as the American president. It speaks about schools organizing workshops to educate students against hate incidents that are rising in the schools.

The article focuses on the author's approach to teaching secondary students and the relative success that he achieved. He explains that the challenge was the apathy of students, who expected teachers to spoon-feed them information and their lack of motivation. He adopted the strategies mentioned in the Education Endowment Foundation's guidance report. He narrates his experience implementing the Operation Teach Them Like an Undergrad project for the GCSE class.

The article focuses on student memory and some methods or techniques that can help teachers to ensure that the knowledge provided stays with the student. Professor Nicole Long states that long term memory might be information held in the mind for a few hours or can be accessible for a lifetime. It cites a research paper, which explores the sort of strategies that might lead to long-term learning.

The article focuses on the survey on children ages 4-11 on what they prefer to be experience in the school which revealed how they value bit naughty acts. Topics discussed include the research which suggests that children tried to forge their independence earlier that expected by the educational system, and the children's attitude of stealing the role of the teacher by pretending to be, and the school rules which allows children's discovery.

The article discusses the important role of the parents to the students' engagement in education. It highlights the influence of the teachers as policy missionaries to the social habits, technology use and mental health of the students. It also cites the importance of good parenting to enhance the child's engagement in education as well as his or her educational attainment.

The article reports on distinguished schools in Birmingham, England. These include Ark St. Alban's Academy, Parkfield Community School and Park View School. It mentions that the educational institutions were often overlooked in terms of performance which is considered to exceed other schools in the country. A statistic is also presented depicting the number of students who speak English is also presented.

The article discusses the changing attitude of students towards their educational success by considering it as an entitlement and not a reward for their hard work and also criticizes the educational system that emphasize more on grades. Topics discussed include prescriptive right to education, personality development of student and enhancing the sense of entitlement in students, and enhancing the sense of ownership in children.

The article features Alfie Kohn, a speaker, lecturer, author and an education expert, presenting his insight on how classroom behaviour is being perceived and how teachers manage such perception. Kohn shares how the discussion of a behaviour issue in schools is being misguided, his approaches to behaviour management in schools, and the need for schools and teachers to move away from sugar-coated style of control in developing compliant children.

The article focuses on the impact of religious beliefs of U.S. school students on their education. Topics discussed include hypersensitiveness of students to religious ideas, problems due to religious holidays and avoiding the topic of evolution by U.S. biology teachers in order to keep religious and anti-religious beliefs out of school. Other topics include the efforts taken by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) for the cause of creationism and the aspect of Christianity in schools.

The article discusses alternative approach of behavioural psychology involving nudge theory to subtly prod young people into making the right decisions for themselves . Topics discussed include role of school leaders to proactively reduce the number of poor choices that students make without having to resort to exhaustive lists of rules; role of words associated with moods to establish those moods; and experiments with eyes and cut-outs in areas.

The article discusses the use of iPad tablet computers in education. It examines how the iPad has replaced information and communication technologies (ICT) such as personal computers (PCs), interactive whiteboards, and laptop computers. Noted benefits of the device include its simplicity to use, the ability to create interactive books, and applications for designing presentations. Other topics covered include student attitudes towards iPads, online security, and teacher training.

A table is presented which lists the results of the 2012 "Student Experience Survey" of colleges and universities in Great Britain by the "Times Higher Education" ("THE") magazine.

The article presents reflections from several British youth between 16 and 18 years of age regarding their experiences being excluded, or expelled, from school due to behavioural issues. Several students from pupil referral units (PRUs) and special units, both of which are types of alternative schools, provide comments on topics including gang membership, interactions with teachers, school bullying, and school suspensions.

The article discusses the importance of teacher's choice of words in influencing the attitudes of young students towards the things they are tasked. It says that the words spoken by teachers convey their beliefs about learning and teachers who want to help their students in expanding their capabilities should use more accurate and specific statements. It adds that teachers should not address learning as work because it is less than an inviting proposition for several students. INSET: Building Learning Power.

The article offers information on the hands-on science teaching in Great Britain. It says the Royal Society offers partnership grants of up to 3,000 pounds to fund these projects with the condition that the teachers team up with a scientist or engineer and aims to improve science learning in the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE). Furthermore, science teachers find the attitude of their students change toward science from too remote to that of active participation and enthusiasm.

The article focuses on the influence of the television programs on the choice of career and decision making of the students. It states that the number of school-leavers, who enrolled in midwifery courses had increased up to 16.4% because a documented soap opera has been screened on a local television. It mentions that because of the documented soap opera "Vets in Practice," the interests of the students in veterinary rose by 15%.

The article focuses on the impact of a teacher's death on the behavior of pupils. It states that some of the pupils who were disruptive to their teachers the day or hours before the death might think that they were the reason of the death. It mentions the death of teacher Neil Blewett of Portsmouth Grammar School. Furthermore, it discusses some of the things that should be done if a member of the staff dies such as allowing the staff and pupils to offer tribute to the dead teacher.

The article focuses on the skills thought in schools which helps improves a student's character and his skill set. It talks about imparting skills like honesty, compassion and confidence which cannot be done through tests and exams as stated by chairman Mike Buchanan of Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference. It speaks about private schools helping students achieve excellence in sport, travel and drama along with academics.

The article discusses the ClassDojo behaviour management software from online classroom tool developer ClassTwist Inc. INSET: How ClassDojo works.

The article offers tips on how to encourage students to revise and help them to develop patience and self-control.

The article focuses on the researches which explore the development of externalising symptoms among 10-12 years old students. It shows that adolescents developed such symptoms if they missed more than 20 days of school in the previous academic year while increased fresh air inside the classroom help the students work effectively in Denmark. Meanwhile, Australian teenagers mocked good girls as unfashionable and boring while others are being bullied because of their race, religion or skin colour.

The article discusses the anti-violence campaigns in schools in Great Britain being run by the Non-Violence Foundation. Conflict Zoo, the six week campaign at the City of Portsmouth Boys' School, asks students to identify with different animals based on their approach to confrontation, such as lions, turtles, and foxes. The foundation's Knot Violence campaign, which pictures a gun with a knot in its barrel, aims to develop students' creativity to change attitudes to violence. INSET: OTHER SCHOOL PROJECTS LINKED TO FOOTBALL CLUBS.

The article discusses the responsibilities of teachers and educational staff for student behaviour off of school grounds. The British Education and Inspections Act 2006 and its implications of teacher authority is examined. Distance from the school, relation to the school day, and school uniforms are also discussed. Particular focus is given to student behaviour on buses and public transportation. INSETS: On the buses;School authority: the law.

The article offers suggestions for teacher faced with imposing sanctions on students who are not affected or deterred by the punishment. It notes the importance of fairness and consistency in administering punishments. The importance of acknowledgement, praise, and encouragement of student effort is also discussed. INSET: A question of balance.

The article offers suggestions for teachers working with students who test boundaries or who behave inappropriately. It encourages saving emotional responses to behaviour as a reward for good behaviour. It notes that resisting the urge to respond to student challenges with emotion creates an environment for improved student behaviour. A list of suggested responses to students is also presented. INSETS: Back to basics;Key moments in managing challenging behaviour.

The article offers suggestions for students in their Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) year. Particular focus is given to time management. The article provides tips for effective study, keeping paperwork in order, and learning how to prepare coursework. The author also reminds students to remain calm about the future, avoid boring friends and family with teaching stories, and avoid wishing time away.

The article focuses on the television program "Big Brother" and its role in education in Great Britain. It discusses a program at Orwell High School in Kent, England that uses a diary room, like the one on the television program, in order to learn the opinions of students on school policies. The success of the program, which allows students to use media technology and express their views, is also examined.

The article presents information on the practice of inviting celebrities to speak to students in Great Britain's schools. The author describes students' reading improvement at England's Astley Cooper School since the school began a program of inviting well-known authors to speak there. She discusses methods of contacting celebrities, positive effects of the visits on pupils' attitudes and perception of their schools, and topics discussed by the celebrity visitors. INSET: Supporting cast of celebrities.

The article reports on summer education programs in Great Britain. The author describes students' attitudes toward participation, which mostly are positive due to teachers' and staff efforts to keep the lessons fun. She explains that the teachers who participate enjoy the less formal atmosphere and the students enthusiasm, made greater by their willing rather than compulsory participation.She notes that the British government wants all pupils to have extended access to schools by the year 2010. INSET: What's on offer.

The article presents information on how Great Britain's schools are helping students to transition from primary to secondary schools. The Office for Standards in Education reports that there is little continuity of learning or data sharing between primary and secondary schools. Student concerns include fear of older students, getting lost, keeping up academically, and relationships. A list of tips for smooth transfers is included, and several successful plans are described.

The article discusses that why guided reading can work wonders. It mentions that in small groups, students would read together with a teacher and discuss what they were reading afterwards. It also mentions that student surveys revealed much more positive attitudes towards reading at the end of the year.

The article presents information on a study in which the author asked students, families and teachers in Great Britain if homework caused stress. It is noted that all agreed that homework caused stress and students from the highest-achieving schools thought that they received too much homework. The author observes that this might be because schools are putting more pressure on their students to achieve.

The article offers the concept of teacher's being angry behavior in classroom. It mentions the causes of anger include threat, frustration and disrespect and to understanding the psychology of child; and also highlights things that teacher's should focus on as job can be stressful, and impact of chronic anger on physical and mental health.

The article presents several tips for teachers for getting the truth out of children. It includes recommendations to take a written statements from students for investigating an incident; to threaten to view the closed-circuit television; and to make students believe that you already know what's happened.

The article discusses a connection between the national school curriculum in England and delinquent behavior among British teenagers. The article discusses the merits of vocational education for some students. The possibility of teachers having more control over their curriculum is also discussed. Skill Force and the RSA's Opening Minds project, two vocational-based certificate programs, are discussed in the article. INSETS: Feel the power of the Force;Competence is key.

This article discusses the close monitoring of pupils' progress over time. The author discusses how such data can be used, including for comparison with national standards and identifying underachievement. Monitoring also includes keeping track of information about school attendance and behavior issues.

Discusses the prevalence of self-harm among teenage students in Great Britain. Proportion of teenage students treated in casualty departments as a result of self-harming injuries; Tendency of children to hurt themselves by banging their heads or grazing their knees; Likelihood for girls to self-harm than boys.

Examines the issue of length of school day in Great Britain. Reasons many schools are cutting back on post-lunch lessons; Lunch breaks; Student behavior.

Focuses on the experience of a primary school in England in encountering a disturbed and violent five-year old pupil. Factors causing the violent behavior of the child; Extent of harm caused by the pupil; Strategy of the school in controlling the violent behavior.

Focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of school phobia in London, England. Risk factors of the condition; Details on the signs of school phobia; Importance of support from a designated adult in school to control the panic attacks.