George Smith was Vice Principal of Bede College, Durham in the 60s. [...]
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Topic: teaching and learning
 Nigel  August 7th, 2009Sometimes I just feel like reading and learning stuff on my own, without anyone interrupting Here’s a thoughtful and thought-provoking video from Bob Sprankle asking what we really want our schools to be: http://bobsprankle.com/bitbybit_wordpress/?p=1330 He’s even made the film fun. Enjoy. Share [...] Topic: teaching and learning
Nigel August 6th, 2009There’s nothing wrong with not knowing something. The trick is to have ways of trying to find out the answer. [...] Topic: teaching and learning
Nigel July 31st, 2009Some teachers are so incredible you never forget what they did for you. [...] Topic: teaching and learning
Nigel July 28th, 2009Confused? Thinking? Somewhere else? Teaching is the best job in the world, and the worst. I miss the daily interaction with young, agile minds. If I couldn’t write I’d be pining for facing a puzzled class and trying to explain things better. One sixth former used to argue a lot. Either he would pick up on something I [...] Topic: teaching and learning
Nigel July 27th, 2009Why do we wrap our kids up in cotton wool, drive them everywhere, and threaten to sue if they get hurt a bit? [...] |
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