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Category Archives: School Matters
Feedback – #UkEdChat Homework
This title for #ukedchat on Thursday 23rd February is: ‘Is feedback an art or a science and should it be taught?’ As a headteacher I have always had giving feedback as part of my role as have my SLT. My recent post … Continue reading
Classroom Observations – tools to destroy?
Classroom observations are powerful tools Continue reading
Outstanding Assumptions!
My assumptions were not correct! Continue reading
#BETT Reflections!
This time last week I was at Olympia attending the British Educational, Technology and Training Show. Traditionally it has the reputation of being the IT geek show for IT geeks.With a title like that it would never get any takers … Continue reading
Sit Down! You’re here to Learn!
Does good behaviour get in the way of learning? Continue reading
New Year’s Resolutions – become a School Governor!
I spotted this post from Lara over at The Reall Battle and wondered if I could encourage a few more folks to take up the Governor challenge. I agree with Lara, that it is a very rewarding experience. Yes – it … Continue reading
School = Learning? Possibly not!
No one fails to learn yet many fail at school. That very simple sentence from Deven Black in his post ‘I’m tired of Talking about Education’ is not only very powerful but one that should be shared with teachers, parents … Continue reading
Hearing the ‘Voice’
Do we really ‘read’ our pupils well? Continue reading
Should Schools Confuse?
Questions with emotions – is that good? Continue reading
Facts – beginnings or ends?
Is giving the facts the way to encourage questioning? Continue reading
