How do you improve schools? Start by coaching principals, says new study
It is good to see that my new book on future-proofing schools by focusing on the qualities of leadership appears to be on the money… this US study seems to … Continue reading
Engagement Strategies from teachertrap.com
For those days when your batteries are low and you need to come up with some new learning strategies…
Educational False Starts and Heutagogy
I am as prone as the next teacher to exploring new approaches to learning, but it could be said that teachers are naïve suckers for an all-encompassing solution to learning. … Continue reading
The Power of Positivity with Children
Another post to start the new academic year on a positive note. I like the spirit, if not the content of some of these comments. Looks a little like someone … Continue reading
Marking… Making a Fresh Start
Marking, done well and in an ipsative way can enhance the quality and pace of learning. Done badly it helps nobody and eats up teacher time outside the classroom. The … Continue reading
The Power of Positive Language
As the new academic year beckons, some thoughts on the language you use with students and the responses it elicits… Much of the response you generate from learners will be … Continue reading
A Simple Mental Health Pain Scale | The Graceful Patient
Originally posted on The Graceful Patient:
A good friend pointed out, after my last post on the importance of physical pain scale accuracy, that we lack decent ways to communicate…
How Teachers Make a Difference…
Some more thoughts on how teachers can be systematic in their quest to make a difference in the lives of young people… once again, there is no mention of content … Continue reading
Encouraging your Children and Students
Some simple, clear and effective things to say to your children (be they yours or in your class) every day.
Dyspraxia Checklist For Teachers and Parents
Source: Dyspraxia Checklist For Teachers and Parents | StephaniePressman
Recognising what motivates your team members is the key to successful learning projects
Until you can recognise what motivates the individuals in your team, you will never be able to reach their maximum performance and work in independent, autonomous and sustainable ways. This … Continue reading
Leadership Traits
I’m currently in the feverish process of writing a book on leadership and culture. Coming across this, it helped me clarify some thoughts and took me to thinking about leaders … Continue reading
Ken Ham on the Shuttle and ISS
I’ve had the pleasure of spending some time in the company of Ken Ham, and here he gives some insights into his days as a Shuttle Pilot and Commander as … Continue reading
Inclusion in Your School – The Key Questions
A simple and helpful list with which to audit your provisions to see if you really are being inclusive in your culture and practice. For more Inclusion resources and insight: www.theinclusiveclass.com … Continue reading
The Stresses on Modern Teenagers in the West
An interesting discussion piece on the stresses on modern teenagers. I have qualified the piece with the modifier “in the west” as I don’t think we can assume that the … Continue reading
The Baggage or Benefits Your Students Bring to Class
Source: Early Childhood Experiences | nBalanc.com
Neural State and Student Emotional Behaviour
I remember wading into quite a serious fight at school and having to separate the antagonists and make a quick assessment of their emotional states so as to decide who … Continue reading
Self Control
This is a useful infographic via Daniel Sobel which helps to explain things within and beyond the control of the individual. I would suggest a copy appears in every classroom… … Continue reading
TV and Video in the Classroom: The Distance Travelled
It is many years ago that I had my first brush with television technology in the classroom. I was in the last year in primary school and at 10.45 in … Continue reading
Pinning Down a Definition of Emotional Resilience
Education seems agreed that we need more emotional resilience as it is a good thing but, you can’t develop it until you define it. Via Daniel Sobel. Download the pdf … Continue reading
Managing Emotions: Key Questions to Ask
A useful infographic from The Gottman Institute explores how to develop emotional resilience and awareness as a student and a teacher.
Behaviour: What’s Below the Surface
I’ve always believed that what constitutes poor student behaviour has reasons. If you can understand the reasons which bring on the behaviour, you might have as chance of modifying it. … Continue reading
Emotional First Aid for Teachers and Students!
The best teachers will be remembered not for the content of their lessons, but for the care and support they showed their students. This outlines a systematic way to support … Continue reading
Fake news harms children’s self-esteem and trust, say MPs | BBC News
Children with poor literacy skills struggle most to tell which stories are false, says a report. A few weeks ago, Chloe, 13, shared a hoax story about the alleged death of … Continue reading
Universal Human Rights
This should be displayed in the offices of every politician and military leader to remind them of their obligations to every human being… http://zenpencils.com/comic/134-the-universal-declaration-of-human-rights/
Data Management and Purposes
The fact that we can accumulate data, does not give it some spurious meaning or validation. The management of data in schools should be about yielding insights into how to … Continue reading
