The Disney Creativity Strategy
johndabell The Disney Creativity Strategy is a technique developed by Robert Dilts, a pioneer in Neuro-Linguistic Programming. He looked at the way Walt Disney was so successful at turning fantasies into…
November 2018
Newsround
What’s been in the news just lately?
100% Attendance Nonsense
Going to school is clearly a ‘good thing’ and we should be encouraging children to attend. However, schools that award children certificates, badges and special treats for ‘100% Attendance’ contribute…
Why Use Flip Charts?
Isn’t it about time we went back to using flip charts?
Nurturing, Valuing And Supporting Teachers
The NFER have produced a report well-worth a look. It gives policymakers and system leaders an accurate picture of the education workforce in order “to guide effective, proportionate and well-targeted…
The Power Of Teaching In Silence
Silence isn’t something you get much of in schools but we need more of it. We need more silence. I’m not suggesting we adopt a Monastic modus operandi but I…
The Uncertainty Of Teaching
The uncertainty of teaching is what I enjoy most about the job. It is inherently ambiguous and that’s a good thing. Some people enjoy a job where they know what…
Teaching Children Humility
There are lots of critical social values we work on as teachers. A few of these include: cooperation, freedom, happiness, honesty, humility, love, peace, respect, responsibility, simplicity, tolerance and unity.…
Newsround
What’s the news this week then?
Meeting The Needs Of All Pupils Is Nonsense
We are often told that meeting pupil learning needs is a fundamental building block for success. Schools will plonk an impressive mission statement on their website that goes something like:…