100 Coping Strategies for Anger, Anxiety, and More | Pathway 2 Success
See the full list here: 100 Coping Strategies for Anger, Anxiety, and More | Pathways2Success.com
Classroom Rules… Some Reasons Not to Have Them by David Tow | Edutopia
I’ve always thought the way forward is the self-regulated classroom where the rules come not from discipline enforced on the students, but from self-discipline displayed by them. This also highlights … Continue reading
A History of 50 years of Educational Technology by Tony Parkin
I always enjoy Tony Parkin’s posts, which are informative and provocative. I particularly enjoyed this saunter down the educational technologies of the last fifty years, which corresponds to my experiences … Continue reading
Life Lessons | Seven life-changing tips from the new generation | BBC Radio 4
Young guests from the Life Lessons podcast offer their wisdom. Source: Life Lessons | Seven life-changing tips from the new generation | BBC Radio 4
Asking Meaningful Questions of Your Child…
As parents we have all asked the inevitable “How was Your Day?” questions to gain some insight into how our children have been in school. Perhaps it is the GIGO … Continue reading
Child Mental Health: A Crisis in the Making
I’m currently researching a book on preparing students for examinations. In discussions with my publisher, the review committee had suggested that I place more emphasis on student mental health and … Continue reading
Seven charts on the £73,000 cost of educating a child | BBC News
A The amount spent on schools is a source of frequent controversy. So, where does all the money for educating the country’s children go? School spending is watched closely – … Continue reading
The Best Lessons… Accidents, Design and Spontaneity!
Some of the worst lessons I have taught have been those which I prepared in greatest detail. Like the battle plans that did not survive the first engagement with the … Continue reading
Schools admit informally excluding pupils | BBC News
A dozen schools in England, Northern Ireland and Wales have admitted informally excluding pupils at some stage last year, the BBC has learned. BBC News asked more than 1,000 secondary … Continue reading
I’m researching a book on examination preparation … can you help?
I’m currently researching a book I’ve been commissioned to write regarding the preparation of students for examinations. I’m reluctant to use the term ‘revision’ as it is the dichotomy between … Continue reading
Behaviour Triggers for Children with Autism
Any educational professional who deals regularly with young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders will recognise these triggers to emotional reactions. Thank you to Daniel Sobel for sharing this… Source: www.doodle.ac
Mapping Our Way Home – The History and Function of Myths in Society
A great article on mapping which might not be quite what you expect from James Sale: Myths: Mapping Our Way Home | The Epoch Times
Dire Predictions About the Future of Traditional Education Models
Harvard Business School Professor Clayton Christensen has some stunning comments to make about traditional educational delivery models, and he is prepared to put a time scale on them. This fall, 19.9 … Continue reading
An Interesting Graphic of the Wealth of Nations Begging Many Questions…
Energy and Calm: Brain Breaks and Focused-Attention Practices | Edutopia
When presented with new material, standards, and complicated topics, we need to be focused and calm as we approach our assignments. We can use brain breaks and focused-attention practices to … Continue reading
Giving Learners Responsibility in Class
I like this idea, which is an extension of what goes on informally in most classrooms. I would want the roles to be rotated, with each role holder briefing the … Continue reading
19 Teacher Instagram Hacks That Will Make This School Year The Best One Yet | Buzzfeed
Just a few ways to save your money, time, and patience. View the full list here: 19 Teacher Instagram Hacks That Will Make This School Year The Best One Yet … Continue reading
