Blogs

Here’s an inspiring talk by Sir Ken Robinson. Robinson points out the many ways our schools fail to recognize, much less cultivate, the talents of many brilliant people. “We are educating people out of their creativity,” I don’t think we know the solution yet, but the video makes you think.

Ok, I’m going to say it. I’m done with school trips. Not entirely because I don’t think they have value but because of the downstream consequences of them. You see, I hate it when students miss class. I guess losing a class is generally really bad, worse than not doing an assignment or homework. I can think of 4 different field trips I’ve taken students on. The perfect trip ...

On Wednesday 30th May, we met for the most recent cover supervisor training. It took place at Elizabeth Garett Anderson School in Islington, in a great self-contained room called the Pod. The group were on good form, contributed to all the discussions enthusiastically and enjoyed playing some games together throughout the day. As the session progressed, the group were advise...

During my visit to Canada in January 2018, I was lucky enough to be able to visit two Elementary schools in the Barrie area, Simcoe County Board, Ontario. I was warmly welcomed by the Principles and Vice Principles of both schools, who were very keen to show me around and to share information about their wonderful schools. Both school buildings were different in style and la...

From Ben Pearson You be already aware but the computer world is once again under threat from vulnerabilities that exist in our computers. The latest threats go by the catchy names ‘Meltdown’ and ‘Spectre’ and affect the actual physical chips that sit on our computing devices, rather than the software that is normally under attack. The UK Government’s National Cyber Security ...

As a supply teacher, it’s inevitable that you may feel a bit nervous when starting at a new school. But, with the right attitude and preparation, there’s no doubt that you’ll be able to make a great impression and feel much more relaxed. Check out our handy advice below, as we share the four key tips for mastering your first week as a supply teacher at a new school. Do your ...

Last week Step Teachers held their first Cover Supervisor Training. It was well attended by the group large enough to ensure there were enough chat and support with some excellent questions being asked. The session started with what it means to be a Cover Supervisor. Then it moved on to what’s expected of cover supervisors by schools and vice versa. A large amount of time wa...

by Georgia Holleran (for more about The Modern Educator’s Emporium of Smart Thinking go to:www.thesmartthinkingclub.com). Angry parents are always fearful to behold. They seem to call into question your professional integrity and the way you work. Obviously this will bring feelings of anxiety in where they’re not needed. Parents and teachers need to work together to achieve ...

This month’s Myth Buster is ‘Women are better at multitasking’ by Georgia Holleran (for more about The Modern Educator’s Emporium of Smart Thinking go to:www.thesmartthinkingclub.com). This is a myth is because neither sex is superior at multitasking. Multitasking itself is simply not possible. In reality, our brains are unable to effectively process more than one task at a ...

By Georgia Holleran (For more about The Modern Educator’s Emporium of Smart Thinking go to:www.thesmartthinkingclub.com) The root of this myth may lie in 1922 when pediatrician WR Shannon removed sugar from the diet of a group of children and noted that they became less restless and irritable. However, the sugar/hyperactivity link was made more public when pediatrician and a...