Highlight of the day
Today was our last long form time of the term. Our peer supporters had arranged a shared lunch. We all brought our offering in. Mine was...
Reflection on Observation
My theory when I started secondary teaching was if you treat young learners like adults, they will act like adults. I believed that...
Highlight of the day
One of my year 9 technology girls came up to me today and said that she was watching an adult(intellectual) programme with her mum and...
Extensions vs sticking to deadlines: Making the call
The project I set regarding the posters was meant to end with a class exhibition where all the members of the class could gain...
Sunday viewing
John Moravec talks about the evolution of learning and what he believes it should become. The thrill of jumping off a cliff by deciding...
Lost in translation
My new quest: To encourage my students to be independent thinkers and have the confidence to explore and experiment. Something that I’m...
Learning informing teaching
In our professional development meeting we were considering the question ‘what does a good teacher in your faculty look like’ and of...
Language speaks volumes
I very rarely resort to raising my voice. The only occasions I choose to do this is when I need large groups to take action quickly. I...
The Power of Positivity
Something that I have always felt strongly about is a high level of positivity in a class. I try and maintain a good balance in formative...
