As a history teacher, I am very aware that we teach events, topics and ideas in chunks. There are, of course, benefits to doing so. Primarily, as assessors, this offers the opportunity to ensure that learning is consolidated before moving on to the next focus. What bothers me most about this, however, is that students … Continue reading Teaching ideas: Using roadmaps in the classroom
Reflections: school holidays
Most of my friends are teachers. I’d say that’s how it goes. When at university, most of your peers are fellow students. You then start working and most of your friends come from your field of choice. But there are always a few, a select few, who have nothing to do with your line of … Continue reading Reflections: school holidays