How teachers can inspire curiosity

Find out in the 13 March issue of Tes magazine [Open in browser]( [Tes. For teaching]( [How teachers can inspire curiosity]( Hello {NAME} Despite being integral to education, curiosity can be a misunderstood concept, with the factors that drive us to bridge the gap between what we know and what we don’t know often seeming intangible and mysterious. But research is beginning to identify ways that teachers can inspire inquisitiveness. Find out more in the 13 March issue of Tes magazine, where Chris Parr digs deeper into the research. Simply subscribe by Monday 9 March to get your copy delivered to your door. [Subscribe now]( PLUS...The Weekly Plenary A collection of the week's best news stories, features, blogs, lists, facts, quotes, humour and more. AND...this issue's regular features [Tes focus on...] How to take on a rebel Rebellious students are the bane of a teacher’s day, but despite the stereotype, they're rarely without a cause. There are a host of reasons why young people engage in such behaviour – and it’s not just to make your life difficult, Dan Worth discovers. [Leadership] How to help when words really do fail Developmental language disorder can have a profound impact on young children's later literacy skills, yet research on classroom interventions is not well established. Lucy Rodgers looks at what teachers can do. [Left-field lessons] Be quiet and let me teach you the art of ‘shushing' A well-timed and authoritative ‘shush’ is a vital tool for behaviour management, says Carla MacCallum. But it must be handled with care, warns the school librarian, as she reveals how she's developed a range of ‘shushes’ for different pupil situations. [Research in action] Four ways to be the subject leader of the pack Being promoted from primary classroom teacher to subject lead can be a daunting experience, admits Lekha Sharma. To help get you off to a flying start, the deputy head shares tips for getting teachers on board and having an impact across the whole school. [Technical focus] How Play-Doh can help to shape adult learning If you think a lesson where adults sit around making Play-Doh objects sounds pointless, you’ve probably never heard of psychosocial learning. Sarah Simons reveals how this approach is helping to break down barriers to learning and improve student wellbeing. [Audio articles]( Are parents to blame for bad behaviour? While teachers might not want to admit it, they often blame parents for the actions of children in school. But is this fair? Irena Barker offers an overview of the latest research, with some academics arguing that genes could have a bigger influence. [Listen now]( [Subscribe now]( [Discover more with Tes magazine. Get print and digital subscriptions from £15]( [icon for emails] Manage your email preferences Help us to send you the right emails. You [can change your email preference settings]( or [unsubscribe]( anytime. Customer services T: +44 (0)20 3194 3000 E: help@tesglobal.com [icon for download our app] Download our app [link to App store]( [Tes for Teachers on the App Store]( [link to Google Play]( [Tes on Google Play]( [icon for stay connected] Stay connected [icon-Community link]( [icon-Facebook link]( [icon-Twitter link]( [icon-Linkedin link]( [icon-Reddit link]( [icon-Pintrest link]( [icon-Youtube link]( [icon-Instagram link]( [Resources]( [Jobs]( [Community]( [News]( [Courses]( [Store]( [Tes for schools]( [icon for map link]( Tes Global is registered in England (Company No. 02017289) with its registered offices at 26 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4HQ.