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 … Continue reading
An Interesting Graphic of the Wealth of Nations Begging Many Questions…
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
Collaboration: The Future of Learning
The future of learning will be less about information transmission from teacher to student (pedagogy) and more about the student determining the how, the where and the when of learning … Continue reading
Solutions to the CPD Issue
The problem with Continuous Professional Development is often that it is not continuous, isn’t professional and doesn’t address valid developmental issues. This prompt sheet gives some ideas as to how … Continue reading
The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children: Signs and Symptoms
This useful infographic created by Terran Smith was shared by Daniel Sobel and illustrates the impact of domestic violence on children in terms of signs and symptoms they might display. … Continue reading
Dealing with Trauma
At some point in your teaching career you will be confronted by a student or colleague coming to terms with a traumatic incident in their life. Sympathy and empathy will … Continue reading
Supporting Children with Traumatic Grief
I remember well being told when I was in primary school that a close friend and classmate had lost his mother at the weekend. I’ve also had to deal with … Continue reading
Fake News and the Assault on Rational Thought
I have to thank my Indian friend and colleague, Arunabh Singh of Nehru World Schools, who shared clear outline of how to use your critical faculties to spot the news … Continue reading
The Difference Between Fair and Equal in Educational Provision
In providing for students of differing abilities and aptitudes we have to realise that striving for equality of provision, might not necessarily provide a fair solution for all students. Download … 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
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
