The Leader You Most Admired and Should Aspire to Emulate
I imagine we will all recognise the qualities of great leaders in this infographic. I find many of these qualities apply not to the brash and narcissistic examples of leadership … Continue reading
Why Standardised Education Systems Are Failing or Why it’s Essential to Embrace Creativity in Education | Ac-Ed
Originally posted on ace-d:
For over 30 years or more the concept of standards and testing have characterised the mechanism by which policy has sought to improve education outcomes. There…
Thought For The Day: How to Tackle the Mental Health Crisis
Thank you to Paul McGregor for sharing this.
Guiding Students to Develop a Clear Understanding of Their Phone Use | Edutopia
Banning cell phones from classrooms can backfire, but teachers can help students think critically about this addictive technology. It can also be tempting for schools to consider large-scale phone bans. … Continue reading
Thought For The Day: If we want a kinder society follow Dr Gordon Neufeld’s advice
The People Deciding to Ditch Their Smartphones | BBC News
About nine out of 10 people in the UK now own a smartphone, a figure broadly replicated across the developed world. And we are glued to them – one recent study found that … Continue reading
Neurodiversity and Stimming
I must admit that the term that the term ‘stimming’ was a new one to me, although once it was laid out in this graphic I recognised the typical behaviours … Continue reading
Leading an Exhausted Workforce | Harvard Business Review
Make sure you aren’t causing unnecessary anxiety on top of what people are already dealing with. In a time of crisis, there is a greater need for mental acuity, as … Continue reading
The Shape of Things to Come…
If anything summed up the attitude to education/learning development of the Learning Renaissance team, it is this infographic. However, it should be qualified. There are, in fact, no times of … Continue reading
Behaviours Which Give Opportunities for Personal Growth
Challenging behaviour… the very term is corrosive of the learning environment. Challenging behaviour assumes that the is a central purpose and a pedagogical style in which the teacher is the … Continue reading
Stopping the School to Prison Pipeline
I found this infographic chilling in the starkness with which it presents a common picture that readers in the US and the UK would recognise. Whilst the education system is … Continue reading
Sir Ken Robinson’s Legacy Continues
Probably the most influential educator of recent generations, Sir Ken Robinson inspired many with his wise words delivered with humour and insight. Do Schools Kill Creativity is still the most-watched … Continue reading
14 Things Every Student Needs
What does every single student need – absolutely, positively have to have – to succeed inside and outside of the classroom? Find out here: What Every Student Needs | Terry … Continue reading
The 1918 Pandemic Mistake That Changed Medicine Forever | National Geographic
A misunderstanding about the microbe that actually causes the flu created a ripple effect that changed the future of US drug development, clinical trials, and pandemic preparedness. Read more here: … Continue reading
Smacking in Wales Becomes Illegal | BBC News
Smacking children has recently been made illegal in Wales. I’m very pleased to hear this, although it might take a generation for the culture to catch up with the legislation. … Continue reading
Secrets of Successful Schools No One Told You | Onne Blog
Source: Secrets of Successful Schools No One Told You | Onne Blog
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