This is so incredibly true.  So many good teachers leave because of poor management above them.  We are all told that we need to be a team, but usually the “self promoters” are the ones who get the leadership positions.  The … Continue reading →

Yoo Hoo. “Eminent academics” agree with what I have been saying for years.  I feel vindicated!   Source: Teachers must ditch ‘neuromyth’ of learning styles, say scientists | Education | The Guardian

Sometimes revolutions are a good thing that help people.  I think the Finns are onto something.  Here’s hoping. Finland Will Become the First Country in the World to Get Rid of All School Subjects

I had an interesting comment made in my class today.  It revolved around being punitive rather than being educational.  I wonder why more schools do not head down this route. Instead of punishing them or sending them to the principal’s … Continue reading →

It is about to be the start of a new academic year and some publications love to rehash discussions guaranteed to wind people up and sell magazines.  We need a real definition of homework other than the catch-all of “whatever … Continue reading →

This is quite different from what I normally post about.  I know that November is a tough time of year especially for young teachers in the northern hemisphere.  There is so much that seems tough in the news about the … Continue reading →

It is nice to see that others are publishing on this trend that has forced so many promising educators out of the field.  This is the number one item I try to prepare my students for.  Pedagogy and classroom management … Continue reading →