I was having a chat with the people in my staff room about how my students can’t seem to concentrate on any one task for more than a few minutes at a time. This might seem unsurprising for high school…
Read More »Part of the interview process in London involved teaching lessons at two of the schools I interviewed with, in the hopes of impressing them enough to land a job. It was also an opportunity for me to experience what it…
Read More »This was the day where we got to do a bit of learning ourselves, in terms of what it’s actually like in the education system over here. I was very keen for this day – the difference in curriculum is…
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Students love doing something a little different, so give them the opportunity!
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Research has long shown the benefits of playing games, not just for enjoyment’s sake but because they provide a vast array of educational benefits. Students love nothing more than to play games, even if they know they’re meant to be…
Read More »No doubt your own school will provide endless PD sessions tailored to your school’s particular focuses. If you are lucky, some of them might even line up with your own personal needs. There are a multitude of externally-provided PD opportunities…
Read More »Excursions and incursions provide a unique experience for your students. It is a fun break from routine, for them as well as us, and allows students to see science in a different light. I’m sure you remember an excursion or…
Read More »There are many associations you can choose to be a part of as a science teacher. Depending on your personal interests and the circumstances of the school you are teaching at you may wish to join multiple associations to reap the…
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