“Eurrrrooough” is not just the noise made by a yodeller falling off a mountain, it is the noise year 8 make when they see me reach for lollipop sticks. They know that not one of them is safe from being asked a question. Furthermore, they think it is always random chance that their name is being called out. This is still a crucial part of the method – they must always be ready to answer, and thus be formulating good responses in their heads as well as getting used to sharing ideas/contributing – all good, transferable, learning skills. Though the … Continue reading USING EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION TECHNIQUES OR: “How I got from Blue Whales to Environmental Disaster- A Year 8 Story” by a Science NQT

After the reception of my first blog post on Teaching Leaders, I have received the email I was hoping wouldn’t come asking, “Can you write another???” The feelings of dread fill my stomach. Being a PE teacher, writing is not … Continue reading My ‘Hero’s Journey’; Blogging my @Teaching Leaders experience – Part 3: The Journey Since September – @mrmooneysport

Becoming a Reflective Practitioner In an attempt to keep up with this fast paced technological age, I have accepted the challenge to blog about my journey as a ‘Teaching Leader’. The idea is that I will share my experience of … Continue reading Becoming a Reflective Practitioner – @sbonniciwills Blogs about her @teachingleaders Journey

So, I’m already two deadlines in (yes already) and its only the 17th September. My prioritising and time management skills have been pushed to the limit and have only had one day where work has not been the centre focus! … Continue reading My ‘Hero’s Journey’; Blogging my @TeachingLeaders experience – Part 2: Starting with the Why – @mrmooneysport

I have started on a journey, both metaphorically and literally, and decided (with a gentle push from @Katie_friedmank) to keep a blog of my future travels. I’m currently sat on a train, travelling back from a long weekend in York, where … Continue reading My ‘Hero’s Journey’; Blogging my @TeachingLeaders experience – @mrmooneysport

An interesting article on marking and how their school went about creating a collaborative approach. Their findings may help some of us approach our marking more effectively to support students progress. Continue reading A Common Sense Approach to Marking Workload by @TeacherToolkit

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Plenty to work on! I’ve been a teacher for 27 years and two terms and this much I know….. What do you mean that’s been done?! ?27 years though! Scary number. I’m on a path to… Continue reading Teaching better. My pedagogical to-do list