John Dabell

Say No To Senescence

May 9, 2019April 26, 2019 johndabell 0 Comments ageism, Irene Basham, John Clifford, Marilyn Fairclough, retirment, senescence, stereotypes

Senescence is the condition or process of deterioration with age. The word derives from the Latin senex meaning old. Perhaps

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Developing Mental Toughness

May 8, 2019April 26, 2019 johndabell 0 Comments Doug Strycharczyk, mental health, mental toughness, Peter Clough

According to the rockstars of mental toughness Peter Clough and Doug Strycharczyk, mental toughness is one of the most important

Teaching

Who Is The Captain Of The Ship?

May 7, 2019May 7, 2019 johndabell 0 Comments captain of the ship, command, sea captain

The person who is in complete charge of something is the captain of the ship. In the classroom that’s you,

Parents

Line Of Duty

May 5, 2019April 24, 2019 johndabell 0 Comments a fiduciary relationship, professional boundaries, professional relationships

Should teachers socialise with parents?

Culture

Lanyards Define Us

May 4, 2019May 2, 2019 johndabell 0 Comments differentiation, identity, values, vision, work

If you don’t have a lanyard then you are effectively a no-one, a loser or a drop-out. Lanyards show that

Behaviour

I Have Control

May 2, 2019April 24, 2019 johndabell 0 Comments behaviour management, control, expectations, routine, structure

One thing that really grates a teacher is when another teacher steps into a situation and takes over. I’m talking

Well Being

Teachers, Go On A Wellbeing Pilgrimage

May 1, 2019April 23, 2019 johndabell 0 Comments Dr Kathy Hamilton, Dr Leighanne Higgins, emotional tourism, Lancaster University Management School, pilgrimage, Strathcylde Business School, therapeutic servicescapes

Teachers are burning out here, there and everywhere. Dropping like flies they are. The job makes so many demands on

Behaviour

Howzat Behaviour Management?

April 30, 2019April 22, 2019 johndabell 0 Comments behaviour management, cricket, play fair

The game of cricket has a tradition for courtesy, fair play and upright behavior which is a bit of a laugh for a modern

Singing

Teachers Who Mouth The Words

April 29, 2019April 22, 2019 johndabell 0 Comments Assemblies, football, music, Singing Assembly

If you teach in primary then you have to sing. There is no getting out of it. Singing is part of

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