The Teaching Expert

Dr Miranda says she is a “teaching expert”. She appears on TV and radio and gives her “expert” views on what teachers think. Self awareness is […]

Roman History

What have the Romans ever done for us? Aye? What? Just tell me one thing!

Brexit Wisdom?

Mr Green is puzzled about the wisdom of young people. LibDems say that most 18-24 year olds voted to stay in the EU, “because of their […]

Alternative to Booths

No more “booths”. No need for detentions! No more low level disruption! Amazing new behaviour management technique boosts learning 500%.

Exciting Lessons – Dead?

Jenny used to love exciting lessons. Her teacher developed the lesson and she was surprised and excited. Then everything changed! Her teacher now makes a list […]

Verbal Feedback

Teacher Joe Thomas liked giving verbal feedback. He didn’t like then having to find little Sophie’s exercise book, and writing: Today’s Date Verbal Feedback Given Signed […]

Lesson Starters

Mr Smith had been teaching longer than he would like to admit. He did try to keep up to date. Some said he was rather late […]

Brain Gym

Simon remembers all those CPD sessions on Brain Gym. He particularly liked having his “brain button” pressed. All this has now been dismissed as bunkum. But […]

Crossing Red Lines

Gerald trained as a teacher in the 1980s, As a professional! Now there are so many red lines he is not allowed to cross. “Sod it”, […]