Differentiated lessons and activities – Are they worth it?
I cannot stand differentiation. There I’ve said it! Like some sort of cathartic admission that after nearly 20 years of teaching and a series of…
Category: Teacher Development
Your complete guide to assembly ideas
Delivering an assembly is for some senior leaders, the only ‘teaching’ contact that they have with the pupils and one of the main forums in…
Diana Osagie Recommends: Non-observed Observations Vicki Penney, Shoreham Academy
If you are thinking of adapting your processes for lesson observation and staff development, this approach from Vicki Penney (@vip_computing) may provide a new route…
Where did all the fun go?
Now that schools are re-opening, people will be back to full speed and the steady cycle of work.
Procrastination – The Root that Leads to Nothing….
Procrastination strikes everyone, and once it gets a hold of you, it can be very difficult to shake it off. When you imagine a highly…
Summer School 4: Being Parent B; Disarming Defences, Enabling Growth
The following is an extract from Module 4 of the A Mind to Teach Online training, launching in teachable on August 26th.
The Sound of Silence : non-verbal communication
The power of non-verbal communication is a well-documented and explored topic. From FBI agents to relationship therapists to Fortune 500 companies, everyone knows how important…
Effective classroom language: do’s and don’ts
My teachers were my role models. I loved their wisdom, sense of humour and weekly anecdotes. Their inspiring pep talks were just as memorable as…
Engaging your new class of students!
Come September, you could potentially have up to 30 new children to educate; this can only be done effectively if you get to know them…