Formative Feedback And The Invisible Cloak
johndabell When it comes to providing live feedback, how do you get the most out of students? There is an excellent article by Granberg, Palm and Palmberg (2021) which looks at…
March 2022
The 70:20:10 Rule
The 70:20:10 Model for Learning and Development is a commonly used formula within organisations to describe the optimal sources of learning by successful managers. This formula was developed by Morgan…
Write. It. Down.
There is a Chinese proverb which says “the palest ink is stronger than the strongest memory.” This is true. Our ability to recall conversations and events can be unreliable and…
Neg Ferrets Et Al.
We all work with them. They tend to be in every workplace. These are the people that are the flies in the ointment. They are often toxic. They change the…
Be The Starfish Difference
It made a difference to that one. When asked why they became teachers, many teachers say to ‘make a difference’. It’s not just teachers who can do that though. Everyone…
Wellbeing And Tiny Noticeable Things
We all suffer from illness, some of it serious and thankfully most of it less serious. Sometimes we get what is going around because schools are breeding grounds for germs…
Throwing The Smile
Icebreakers come in all shapes and sizes but here’s a good one that will generate some laughs. Get children to sit in a circle. Explain to everyone that there is…
Time To STEAL
The way in which an author reveals information about a character is called characterisation. There are two types of characterisation that students need to know about. If a writer tells…
Wonder Walls
When it comes to classroom display, less is more. Displays can be a rich source of education, amusement and inspiration but only when done with a light touch. Not every…
The Wheel of Excellence
What are the critical components of personal excellence? Can we summarise the essence of excellence? Terry Orlick has studied these questions in details to give us the basic elements of…