The League Of Panglossians
If you want to get on in education then you’ve got to be a Panglossian pedagogue. This means to be
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Psychology
The Sit Spot
There is something we can all do that is really very simple and very powerful.
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Be The Starfish Difference
It made a difference to that one. When asked why they became teachers, many teachers say to ‘make a difference’.
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The Wheel of Excellence
What are the critical components of personal excellence? Can we summarise the essence of excellence? Terry Orlick has studied these
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Anchoring And Positive Thinking
When things get tough, what do you do? Mental anchors can weigh us down but we can also create anchors
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A Puff of Wind and Praise
A little bit of praise can go a long way. We are often told not to praise children too much
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The Law Of The Dustbin Lorry
There are some people who are like dustbin lorries. They are full of bitterness, frustration, anger and disappointment. As their
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Crab Mentality
Why are we so begrudging of other people doing well? It seems to be an almost national pastime in Britain
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The 5 H’s: Hope, Hugs, Hunting, Humour, & Hendrix
Mental health is a work in progress and something we are always tinkering with. It’s not something that we ‘achieve’
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Teaching And The Four-Minute Rule
What is the most important part of any lesson? The first four minutes. After that, it doesn’t matter. Game over.
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