From Good to Outstanding
http://www.teachers.tv/video/29312
...Top inspector Clare Gillies assesses one of Kath's Year 2 lessons and highlights some clear areas for improvement. Kath then receives some one-to-one CPD on her subject knowledge and RE skills from RE Advisor Lesley Prior, as well as some help from voice and communications expert Ulrika Schulte-Baukloh....

The "Good to Outstanding" videos can be found at:
http://www.teachers.tv/good



http://www.teachers.tv/video/3463 15.min
Refugee Kids that have made it into school

...Woven together, their stories tell of conflict at home, the dreams and disappointments of coming to Britain, and the pain and joy of family reunions and separations.

For all of the children, learning English is key to fitting in, making friends and getting the education they all value highly.

Some are already sure that Britain is home now, with all its differences in street and playground culture; some dream of going home with the skills and qualifications to help build a new country. But continuing conflict produces a bleaker outlook in others. Teachers are asked to understand that many such children have a lot on their minds, however much they appreciate school...

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-02/uom-dpr022608.php
...One trait that aids in distance learning is related to personality type. Strickland found those with quiet, introverted personalities are more likely to feel comfortable with online learning courses. Shy individuals have a tendency to be uninvolved in the typical classroom setting. Online courses allow them to complete work on their own with a degree of anonymity...

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-09/asfh-cgp092808.php
...Youth gardening programs are becoming popular experiential vehicles to help children get "down to earth" and promote environmental awareness in communities and schools. Previous studies have indicated that children who participate in formal gardening programs have shown improvements in science achievement, nutritional choices, self-esteem, and patience...