Blog of the week
Autumn Term
1st December
We are absolutely loving Toby French's blog posts at the moment! He is a historian but teachers of all subjects will appreciate the simplicity and consistency of his approach. The Cornell system is worth checking out, as is his post on his Y11 lesson.
A very short, no frills blog that tells it like it is. Refreshing!
https://mrhistoire.com/2016/12/01/how-i-taught-y9-today/
13th October
This week is a blog from Carl Hendrick (@C_Hendrick) about the importance of building relationships. Do you agree - is it the most important factor?
7th October
After our meeting this week with Middle Leaders on Assessment without levels for KS3 this blog that takes us right back to the beginning- why were levels taken away in the first place?
https://classteaching.wordpress.com/assessment-without-levels/
22nd September
This week's blog of the week comes from headguruteacher AKA Head teacher Tom Sherrington.
In this post he talks about behaviour management, singing the praises of Bill Rogers and includes links to other videos and his own reflections. Have a look at some of the other posts- Tom writes with authority but also self-deprecating wit.
https://headguruteacher.com/2013/01/06/behaviour-management-a-bill-rogers-top-10/
15th September
David Didau (aka The Learning Spy) speaks his mind with passion and challenges commonly received wisdom on teaching and learning. As we make our seating plans on Mint it is well-worth giving this a read, especially as it is so easy to move them around.
http://www.learningspy.co.uk/planning/every-teacher-needs-know-seating-plans/
8th September
A blog is a regularly updated website, usually written by one person. Some are like online diaries, some are like editorials and other are collections of ideas. As advertised CL will release the blog of the week every Thursday.
This week some fantastic ideas, nicely presented for you to just click through and take a look.
http://cheneyagilitytoolkit.blogspot.co.uk/
29th September
A really exciting blog of the week. This is currently blowing teachers' minds this week on Twitter.
This comes from Ben Newmark @bennewmark. His school is rolling out a verbal feedback policy and he explains how it works and the huge impact that it has made on student's progress AND teacher work load.
http://bennewmark.edublogs.org/2016/09/26/227/
Press here for a Harrow Way version created by CL
Let us know how you get on! #FeedbackNOTmarking!
17th November - Anti-Bullying Week
After today's inspirational INSET on 'Closing the Disadvantaged GAP' it's time to find out about other schools that are achieving success in this area. The Pupil Premium Awards showcase the work of schools supporting their disadvantaged pupils through innovation.
http://www.pupilpremiumawards.co.uk/
20th October
This week a blog post from the most followed teacher on Twitter- TeacherToolkit aka Ross McGill.
A great post on feedback, looking at how immediate feedback should be and what form it could take. Draws on theEducation Endowment Foundation (EEF).
http://www.teachertoolkit.me/2016/10/20/live-feedback/
10th November
Daily tips to help us teachers stay happy and healthy during the week. This week's blog reminds us all to look after ourselves!
Learning history
headguruteacher
Compiled by Caroline Lowing @TLHarrowWay
