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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.…
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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:…
Teaching In Circles
Teachers shape the learning experience for children. It matters what we say and how we say. But it also matters what shape we arrange for learning to take place. As…