Making Teacher Lemonade
johndabell If there is one thing we know about teaching, perfection is unattainable. There’s not much point chasing it because it doesn’t exist. Pretty much in the same way that the…
October 2018
Newsround
What’s been happening in the news this week?
No Smoking! No Vaping!
Are you prepared for your next interview? Interview protocols and expectations change dramatically over time. How you behave matters and taking advice is always a good thing. Or is it?!…
Why Aren’t Teachers Research Active?
Some teachers are engaged in research and that’s a good thing. Many are involved in action research projects and that’s even better. The explosion of interest in evidence-led teaching is…
Don’t Do Your Best
Are we helping children exceed their potential?
Diversity Comes Top
The role of a teacher is multi-dimensional and encompasses many skills, attributes and characteristics. Looking at the typical traits below, could you possibly rank them? Would you be able to…
Stop Saying Plumber!
On a recent visit to the Peak District Lead Mining Museum I learnt an enormous amount about the history of the Derbyshire lead mining history. For local studies this place…
Newsround
What’s been in the news just lately?
Spirited Schools
When you walk into a school, any school, you get a feel for it very quickly. There’s an ambience, an atmosphere and a sense of ‘something’ about it. A school…
Be More Rhino!
Are we too afraid to take risks?