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Educational research continues to produce material at a far greater speed than any teacher can read. The concepts of “deeper learning” and “21st-century skills,” these two concepts are often found in educational research and futuristic writings on what... More »
In January I returned to the English classroom. This has been one of the most fulfilling times of my career. The joy one receives at the front of a classroom is indescribable. There is no better sight than having taught a concept, to watch the students in the ... More »
The goals for schools are changing, the curriculums of the world are changing, but is the practice in the classroom changing? An analogy of the world according to Charles Hardy, is that the network we have is critical and we can expand that network by explaini... More »
High order thinking skills are becoming more and more a focus of the curriculum, but how do we keep ourselves focused on including these in our teaching. Reasons for keeping these skills included in the curriculum include: The need for strategies to solve comp... More »
Education is about helping students identify, ignite and develop their passions. When we can do that on a consistent basis, students will remember and learn. – Sir Ken Robinson. The 21st century is about embracing change, not fighting it. The education envir... More »
What do we hope children will experience and achieve during the primary years? We want them to develop an interest in literacy and numeracy and ensure high achievement in these areas.Linked to this is the extension of interest and curiosity of the immediate en... More »
Technology adoption in the educational environment is a challenging endeavour, especially for the teacher at the front of the classroom. The demands placed on teachers continue to grow. With each school offering a technology integration solution to the parent ... More »