Why We Don’t Need Highlighters
Mark Enser recently drew our attention to a 2017 blog produced by @WHSmith and research behind using coloured pens in
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Teaching and Learning
No Cold-Calling Please!
No one likes cold callers do they? Cold-calling is a teaching technique used by many teachers as a way of
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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
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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
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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
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Teaching In Circles
Teachers shape the learning experience for children. It matters what we say and how we say. But it also matters
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Stop Saying Plumber!
On a recent visit to the Peak District Lead Mining Museum I learnt an enormous amount about the history of
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Be More Rhino!
Are we too afraid to take risks?
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Don’t Watch Me Learn!
“Don’t watch me, it puts me off!” You’ve probably heard that or said it yourself. It won’t come as much
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Why Teachers Should Hit The Bottle
All teachers should hit the bottle and every day too. More specifically, they need to hit the side of the
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