How Can We Support the Emotional Well-Being of Teachers?
Teachers work extremely hard to support their students not just academically, but mentally and emotionally as well – but who is supporting our teachers? What…
Category: Inspiration
What is Maths Anxiety?
Time for maths. Your heart begins to pound, your stomach knots, and your hands are clammier than a Durban beach. The fear of failure settles…
What If Students Controlled Their Own Learning?
How many students actually enjoy their education? Children learn in different ways at different paces, and have different interests, but the education system rolls on…
How to Get Your Mind to Focus
The rise of technology has caused an increase in distractions and a decrease in our ability to focus. How do we harness our attention to…
Make the difference through effective differentiation
By Stacey Kirk What does it mean to differentiate? Differentiation, by simple definition; is the tailoring/adapting of teaching instruction to better meet the individual learning…
A Thought for 2020… Let them Lead
As not just a teacher but also an avid advocate for student voice within inclusive education research, I firmly believe that empowering our youth to…
The Impact of the Teachers We Remember
Why is it that we remember some teachers and their wisdom so clearly, and others not at all? Was it their teaching style? Or the…
Teaching English in South Korea
In February 2017, the beginning of the northern hemisphere’s springtime and a new upcoming academic year, I started a new adventure as a “Guest English…
Looking at Lectures: Why We Still Lecture, and Why We Shouldn’t ONLY Lecture
Ever wondered why teachers lecture the way we do today? The painting below depicts the 15th century classroom. In the 15th century, books were scarce,…
The One Thing All Great Teachers Do
What makes a great teacher? While reading this, we’re sure that there’s at least one great teacher from your own school days who popped into…