John Dabell

Teaching 

Teachers And The Victim Mentality

September 24, 2018August 16, 2018 johndabell 0 Comments negativity, Professional, recruitment, shortage

Why is there is a shortage of teachers? Teachers. Yes, teachers are deterring those who are thinking of being teachers

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CPD 

Teacher Survival Advice

September 23, 2018August 16, 2018 johndabell 0 Comments advice, honesty, reflective practice, survival

You’ve just won the lottery and you decide to say goodbye to teaching. Rather than just running out of the

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Well Being 

Can Children Hit Back?

September 22, 2018September 21, 2018 johndabell 0 Comments assertive, conflict, self-defence, violence, wellbeing

Is it every acceptable for a child to hit back?

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In The News 

Newsround

September 21, 2018September 21, 2018 johndabell 0 Comments accountability, Amanda Spielman, cancer, Derek C. Stewart, Girlguiding, NAHT, Parent Power 2018, Public Accounts Committee, research active, The Sutton Trust

What’s in the news?

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Child Protection and Safeguarding Touch 

Should Teachers Avoid Physical Contact With Children?

September 20, 2018September 20, 2018 johndabell 0 Comments child protection, David Linden, Demolition Man, Professor Francis McGlone, risk society, Tiffany Field, touch

We often here the following words, “If you have any problems, then don’t hesitate to get in touch.” But actually,

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Judo Physical Education 

So You Want To Develop Resilience?

September 19, 2018August 7, 2018 johndabell 0 Comments Behaviour, fitness, grit, humility, judo, mindset, PE, positivity, resilience, respect

Why isn’t judo on the PE curriculum?

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Teaching and Learning 

When Lessons Go ‘Wrong’

September 18, 2018August 7, 2018 johndabell 0 Comments Adapt, Improvise, learning expectations, Overcome, progress, Teacher's books

What do you do when a lesson goes pear-shaped?

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Safeguarding 

Slapping A Pupil Across The Face

September 17, 2018August 7, 2018 johndabell 0 Comments assault, child protection, harm, Teaching Regulation Agency

If you slap a pupil across the face, should you be banned from the profession?

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Lesson Observations 

Please Come In!

September 16, 2018September 12, 2018 johndabell 0 Comments accountability, development, fear, high stakes, lesson observation, progress, support

Is your classroom open for business?

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Rewards 

Using Scratchcards As Rewards

September 15, 2018September 14, 2018 johndabell 0 Comments Behaviour, motivation, reward

Would you use scratchcards as a behaviour motivator?

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