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TagTeacherNet NQT Toolkit


Being a trainee teacher and an NQT is a daunting task. There are so many issues to think about and so little time! Fortunately technology makes finding the right information and getting the right support that little bit easier. To save you the trouble of finding it for yourself, TagTeacherNet presents the online NQT toolkit. From discussion areas, to classroom control profile questionnaires, planning tools, you'll find it all here.

Don't forget to keep coming back. We plan to introduce a number of exciting development over the coming months including Diary of a Trainee teacher.

Discussion and Support
Planning
Discussion forums are a great way to get help and advice, or simply to let off a bit of steam! Ask questions about classroom management or have a good rant about your day! With 12,000 members, somebody is bound to be able to offer advice. Click here for the Grapevine New Teacher Area.
Use Mind Maps to plan more effectively. Click here for our guide. This BBC site provides an excellent intorduction to the issues involved. Click here. LESSON PLANS THE EASY WAY is speically designed for beginning teachers. Click here.
Classroom Management
Teaching Unions
Aimed at Primary and Eary Years teacher, this site should server as a good source of ideas, despite the annoying logo! Click here. This is a great site exploring all aspects of Classroom management. You can even take a look round the author's classroom!. Click here.
11 techniques for better classroom discipline. A quality site from America. Click here. Answer 12 questions and learn more about your classroom management profile. Click here.
The National Union of Teachers is the UK's biggest teaching union. Click here. The Association of Teachers and Lecturers. Click here. The National Association of Head Teachers. Keep an eye for the management! Click here.
 
The Educational Institute of Scotland is the biggest Scottish teaching union. Click here. The NASUWT site feature a number of resources and services. Click here.
Tackling Underachievment
Stress
The DFEE guide to gender and achievement. Click here. Use this site for resources and ideas to stretch the able mind. Click here. Why are boys underachieving? Begin your search here.
Stress is no laughing matter and can be a killer. Use the TagTeacherNet Stress resource to measure your stress levels and then use the resources provided to make sure you tackle the problem! Click here.
 
Resources and Inspiration
Academia
The TagTeacherNet Resources area covers all of the main curriculum areas. Innovation and quality is the criteria for inclusion. We scour the web so that you don't have to! Click here.
This educational resource clearing house has some great links. Click here. Official website of the Piaget Society. Comprehsenive and extensive. Click here. Multiple Intelligance Theory. Click here.