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Welcome to the Education Hub at New City College! Explore insights from experienced educators like Mark Smithers, our Dean and Group Director for Higher Education. Delve into topics ranging from the sociology of education to leadership and management, gaining valuable knowledge to excel in your teaching career.
Whether you're an aspiring teacher, a seasoned educator, or simply passionate about education, our curated content offers something for everyone. Join us on a journey of learning and growth as we navigate the dynamic landscape of education together.
Louisa William
What motivates the motivator?
Join Louisa as she shares her passion for teaching in the FE sector. From motivating students to empowering them for success, Louisa discusses the unique challenges and rewards of this vital field. Whether you're an educator or simply curious, watch to learn more about the impact of Further Education.
Katie Stafford
Dive into the world of education!
From retail management to teaching and now pursuing a Ph.D., Katie has seen firsthand how government policy shapes our colleges. Join her as she explores the challenges and opportunities in Further Education, aiming to bridge the gap between policymakers and college leaders. Let's connect, collaborate, and drive positive change together.
Mark Smithers
Join Mark on his teaching journey at New City College!
From sociology of education to leadership and management, Mark is passionate about empowering educators with essential knowledge. “Education is transformative, and seeing students succeed is truly rewarding.” Let's embark on this journey together!
Dane Howard-Smith
Dane Howard Stone discusses the crucial role of communication in our daily lives and offers valuable insights into improving receptive communication skills for autistic learners.
Ellie Smith
Join Ellie, an architecture teacher at Havering Sixth Form Campus, as she explores the concept of flipped learning and its benefits in architecture education.
Farrah Miraz
This video features Farrah, one of the Campus Coaches at Ardleigh Green Campus, discussing an innovative approach to education called SOLE (Self-Organized Learning Environment) learning. Farrah has successfully implemented SOLE learning with both colleagues and students over the years and finds it incredibly beneficial for fostering independent learning. This method can be utilised both inside and outside the classroom and is versatile enough to support research activities, assignment-based work, exam preparation, and assessments.
Join Nicole Manning, a Public Services and Sport educator at Havering Sixth Form Campus, as she delves into the effective use of e-learning platforms in the classroom. In this video, Nicole demonstrates how to leverage Padlet—a dynamic digital whiteboard—to enhance student engagement and streamline classroom activities.
Join Tanya Edwards, Performing Arts educator at Epping Campus, as she shares insightful strategies for providing effective feedback in the classroom. In this video, Tanya highlights the importance of formative feedback in student development and introduces innovative methods such as five-word feedback, peer feedback sheets, and color-coded support cards.