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London, United Kingdom
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During my 34 year career as an English teacher, I have taught in primary and secondary state, private and international schools. Additionally, I have been SEN English teacher, a teacher of EAL, and a provider of teaching workshops and resources for teachers of English. I have a wide knowledge of and great interest in the theory and practice of education because I believe in being constantly curious about the craft of teaching. I have a particular interest in mind mapping, accelerated learning, multiple intelligences and critical/ creative thinking – and have also created resources showing the application of these concepts to the teaching of English writing, grammar, literature and spelling.I am presently creating resources for IB English B students and teachers.
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THINKING SKILLS: The X=Y Game - a fun game to develop ingenuity and creativity
When I first started using this game, I had no idea how popular it would turn out to be. Basically, the game invites students to identify similarities between two images. I provide post-it notes and show students two images. The students then write down one or two words to indicate how the images are similar. Then they stand up and one by one say their response. All students with the same or similar ideas have to sit down. The students who are left standing are the ones who have ideas nobody el
2nd - 12th
English Language Arts
FREEBIE: Irregular Verbs Quiz
This is a free powerpoint quiz about irregular verbs.
A simple and fun way to embed knowledge of irregular verbs.
1. Ask the whole class to stand.
2. Explain how the quiz works. (You may sit if you answer the question correctly).
3. Ask each person to name the verb hidden below the blue box.
4.After the student has said the answer, reveal the answer. if that student is correct, he/she may sit.
5. Keep going until all students are seated.
6. Then repeat the process.
3rd - 12th
English Language Arts, Grammar
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Experience
During my 34 year career as an English teacher, I have taught in primary and secondary state, private and international schools. Additionally, I have been SEN English teacher, a teacher of EAL, and a provider of teaching workshops and resources for teachers of English. I have a wide knowledge of and great interest in the theory and practice of education because I believe in being constantly curious about the craft of teaching. I have a particular interest in mind mapping, accelerated learning, multiple intelligences and critical/ creative thinking – and have also created resources showing the application of these concepts to the teaching of English writing, grammar, literature and spelling.I am presently creating resources for IB English B students and teachers.
Teaching style
The environment I provide for students is bright, cheerful and encouraging. I focus on the individual as I teach and use a considerable variety of methods to enable students to learn from each other through group work and discussion. Additionally, I employ strategies to develop critical, creative and independent thinking skills. My knowledge of action research, formative assessment and extensive experience in curriculum development allows me to explore ways in which students learn. This has led to my creating a successful licensed learning-to-learn system which has helped raise student levels of esteem, confidence and learning ability in schools across the UK.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Qualified Teacher Status (UK)
Multiple awards and accolades for my novel, poetry books, screenplay and stage play - visit www.alandavidpritchard.com
My own education history
High school diploma
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Higher Diploma in Education
Qualified Teacher Status
Additional biographical information
Regarded as innovative and a source of good teaching practice, I have often been invited to share my ideas with other teachers at schools across the UK and as far afield as Spain, Malaysia,South Africa and China. Indeed, some schools have attributed their improved results to my methods and ideas.
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