How does PISA define and measure reading literacy?

PISA 2018 focused on students’ proficiency in reading. A new framework for the reading assessment was developed in order to reflect how reading has changed over the past decade. In particular, the prevalence of reading in digital environments was reflected by a greater emphasis on reading multiple-source texts.

Read the new Pisa in Focus #101 (October 2019):

http://www.educacionyfp.gob.es/inee/dam/jcr:82d80a19-956b-4683-8f32-40d2e2efd780/pif-101.pdf

IES Azorin. Pumpkin Contest 2019

Historica Canada’s Education Portal

Historica Canada’s Education Portal is a digital resource for teachers. It invites users to interact with each other, and with their vast collection of learning tools covering Canada’s remarkable history. 

The resources are searchable by grade level, province, theme, and keyword. In addition to browsing these, teachers can share their own resources and create their own collections of grouped resources to reference at any time.

Visit:

http://education.historicacanada.ca

ERA Subject Playlists

Selection of curated TV and radio broadcasts handpicked for several subjects. The Subject Playlists have been created with GCSE students in mind and are based on existing GCSE subject specifications. 

However, some programmes and clips may be relevant to students at other levels of study, so it might be worth taking a look at the Playlist for your subject even if you do not teach at this level. (Source: Era.org)

https://era.org.uk/ideas-guides/subject-playlists/

SELMA. Hacking Hate

Online hate speech is a growing problem. Education is part of the solution. Do you want to hack online hate?

SELMA (Social and Emotional Learning for Mutual Awareness) is a two-year project co-funded by the European Commission which aims to tackle the problem of online hate speech by promoting mutual awareness, tolerance, and respect.

You can navigate the SELMA materials according to the thematic questions or focus angles which best suit your interest or expertise. You can also browse the resources directly.

Find them on:

https://hackinghate.eu/toolkit/

Listenwise

Teaching with podcasts is a fun and engaging way to teach content, language, and grow listening skills. Listenwise offers thousands of 3-6 Minute Stories For Grades 5-12.

Visit it on: 

https://listenwise.com/

Learning Corner

If you're a teacher and want to help your pupils learn about the EU and how it works, this is an interesting source of teaching materials by age group. You can find inspiration for lesson plans. You can also discover networking opportunities with other schools and teachers across the EU.

Popular topics include: environment, consumers’ rights, EU countries, EU history, EU laws and institutions...

Visit:

https://europa.eu/learning-corner/home_en

Vogue. 73 Questions

73 rapid-fire questions answered by your favorite celebs. 

Short videos filmed in a single shot to help you teach and learn English and to improve your students’ listening skills.

Visit:

https://video.vogue.com/series/73-questions