All things at our core purpose …
Reading time, 6 minutes: There is no question that teaching is incredibly demanding, exhausting and at times, demoralising. However, this blog is not about wellbeing. It is deliberately written to celebrate all-things teaching as the dark evenings draw in and the long-winter season kicks off in schools. I’ve written this blog to encourage readers to remain positive about teaching.
Reading time, 5 minutes: This is a blog about fast-track careers, celebrity couples, footballers, reality television and singing competitions that potentially damage the aspirations of all our students. What’s your view on a subject that potentially damages what you try to achieve in the classroom.
Reading time, 4 minutes: How can we reduce the workload-frenzy of marking for teachers?
Reading time, 5 minutes: How can we improve classroom behaviour?
Reading time, 2 minutes: This week I spoke in three key stage 3 assemblies at school.
Reading time, 4 minutes: Handwriting and spelling go hand in hand.
Reading time, 6 minutes: I was recently forwarded an article that looks at the importance of handwriting during a time when digital platforms are increasingly taking precedent. It says: “that handwriting still forms a unique part of our culture and identity.“
Reading time, 4 minutes: As part of my push to drive the standards of homework setting and getting in my own classroom, I thought I would share Ten (10) reasons why you should love homework as a teacher.
Reading time, 6 minutes: Over the past two years, I have been aiming to improve delivery of homework in my own classroom.
Reading time, 5 minutes: “In the average UK classroom, there will be four children who have been born prematurely. Many of these students have emerging special needs that are different to what teachers have known before”, says Professor Barry Carpenter.
Reading time, 9 minutes: ‘Students’ progress can be hindered and limited by expectation’. How accurate is this statement in your own experience? In your own school? Or with colleagues you know elsewhere?
Reading time, 3 minutes: Did you reach your full potential at school?