The revolution will be classroom led…
All this time I was finding myself, and I Didn't know I was lost Avicii - Wake Me Up When my contract ended in a large primary school I struggled to find a job. Being told several times over that you were second best on the day eventually grates on you and you start having …
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Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow Every step that I take is another mistake to you Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow Linkin Park - Numb I've just done a very quick search on traits of effective leadership and, guess …
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I study nuclear science I love my classes I got a crazy teacher, he wears dark glasses Things are going great, and they're only getting better The future's so bright, I've gotta wear shades - Timbuk 3 I am no scientist. I'll say that again because it is important. I am no scientist. We are now …
“I’ve never been much of shit, by most measurements don’t exist. On the radar a little blip, in the shadow of motherships” So begins El-P’s verse on ‘Jeopardy’, the opening track on Run The Jewels’ second album, Run The Jewels 2. El (real name Jaime Meline) is referring to his status as an underground …
Planning. It is yours. I just wanted to make that clear from the off. Planning is not there to support a supply teacher, nor to show SLT that you know what you will be teaching throughout the week. A short term plan is not a measuring stick to ensure that differentiation is taking place within …
Life is so crazy these days I don't know how to adjust Are we the master or slave? Do we need passion or lust? New Order - Tutti Frutti I love teaching. There, I said it and I really mean it. Like anything, there are days where I don't love it as much as I …
I've sat around all day today, wondering how to approach this topic. The topic usually leads me to pulling my hair out, worrying about ensuring that all is on track and handed in for deadline day (No, it's not as exciting as actual deadline day, football fans). Rather than beat around the bush, I figure it …
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Being the quiet, unassuming person that I am - never one to involve myself with Twitter discourse without a full understanding of the facts... never... - enables me to observe the wide variety of conversations that take place. A personal favourite of mine, and I use the word favourite ironically, is the trad/prog debate which continues …
Don't you know They're talkin' 'bout a revolution It sounds like a whisper Don't you know They're talkin' about a revolution Tracy Chapman - Talkin' bout a revolution The education world is full of revolutions. Not a day goes by without some wise sage on Twitter telling us about the latest trend. Some even make …
