There are some kids who would not have picked up a book in half a year. There are some kids who would not have held a pen for six months. There are some kids who have had no art of drama for 180 days. Remember this, and more, as many of us return to school…
Read MoreNot for Sale
You see, human bodies aren’t for sale. They never have been. They never will be. Even if you think they are, you are wrong. History will judge you. The people will judge you. Never is it okay to behave as if you own someone. If you are an employer, treat people in a way that…
Read MoreThe Art of Practice
The lockdown struggle is real. In between sampling my kids’ baking experiments, bread with no yeast being one such interesting delight, I’ve been trying to teach them at home so that they don’t experience too many gaps as a result of 6 months without formal schooling. This post is inspired by a conversation I had…
Read MoreWhat Makes a Good Teacher?
Like any teacher who cares about their classroom craft, you would have asked yourself this question at some point. I’d even go as far as to say that most teachers ask this of themselves quite often, irrespective of the number of years in service to the profession. It’s a fundamental one which, at its core,…
Read MoreDon’t be that Chronically Tired Teacher
Former UK Education Secretary, Estelle Morris, said: “A tired teacher is not an effective teacher. Nor is that teacher allowed to focus on what is most important – teaching.” When you say this out loud, it sounds really bizarre. The fact that a teacher is expected to do so many extraneous things outside of their…
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