Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle
johndabell Reflection is a key aspect of the personal and professional development that teachers are required to undertake to keep pace with the changing nature of teaching. Reflection is an integral…
CPD
5 Minute Professional Development Meetings
How many Key Stage or departmental meetings do we devote to authentic professional development? The best and most effective meetings I have participated in encouraged members of the team to…
Press Shift And Seek New Experiences
What are the conditions all staff need to be able to carry out their duties effectively? Tim Brighouse and David Woods in their book What Makes A Good School Now?…
The CPD Magic Carpet
The educational magic carpet hasn’t left the ground for quite some time now because of lockdown but in some cases that hasn’t been a bad thing. CPD conferences used to…
Crisis Teaching and Distance Learning
What does really effective distance learning look like?
50 Questions To Ask About White Privilege
It has been my privilege to be a teacher for a good chunk of my working life. There has been no better job.
Should Teachers Take The Comenius Oath?
Why don’t teachers take an oath?
The Phillips 66 Method
Not everyone gets a chance to contribute to discussions, especially when there are lots of people present.
Teaching And The Von Restorff Effect
Do you and your lessons stand out?
Lessons From Mr Braithwaite
If you want to understand more about teaching and life in schools then read To Sir, With Love by Eustace Edward Ricardo Braithwaite.