Engaging students from the moment they enter the classroom is essential for creating a productive and focusesd learning environment. Do Now tasks are a simple […]
Writing Lesson Objectives
Every successful lesson begins with one crucial element: clear lesson objectives. Objectives are the starting point for planning, shaping the direction of the entire lesson, […]
Feedback Literacy
Feedback literacy is a vital skill for both students and teachers. It focuses on the ability to understand, interpret, and use feedback effectively. For us […]
Dual Coding
What is Dual Coding? Dual coding is a learning theory that suggests students can better understand and retain information when it’s presented using both visual […]
Considering Teaching in an International School?
It wasn’t until my seventh year of teaching that I realised that moving abroad and teaching internationally was a very real option. A member of […]
My Notes (and thoughts): “The Anxious Generation” – Jonathan Haidt
This book has been all over LinkedIn as a “must-read” for educators. Understanding how busy we often are, I’ve put together some notes to help […]
Personal User Guides
When we start at a new school, we’re an unknown entity, people don’t know why we are making decisions the way we are or why […]
Student Well-Being: The Foundations
TL:DR – If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well. Take a look at the 3C’s; curriculum, culture and calendar. If you’re not taking care […]
IBDP Biology: Revision Using PowerTools
One of the most useful books that I’ve read in the last few years for enhancing the instruction in my classroom is Powerful Teaching by […]
Psychological Safety in Schools
I’ve had a few conversations recently with people about psychological safety within the school environment. Most places I’ve worked at have had great psychological safety […]