It is my belief that innovation is one of our most important goals in education, now more than ever. Our schools, teachers and students must
Tag: Growth Mindset
Summer reading 2018: eight book recommendations for teachers
For teachers, the summer break is a well-deserved opportunity to rest, travel and re-energise in preparation for the new academic year. For parts of it,
My advice for technophobic teachers
Technophobia is generally defined as fear or anxiety relating to technology. It is common among teachers and often results in a reluctance to adopt new
My Mandarin mindset
I don’t always get things right as an educator. I make daily mistakes and I have many weaknesses that I’m working on. However, I do pride
Always be a risk-taker!
That’s it! It’s all over! Another academic year has drawn to a close. What an unbelievably fast year it has been! I love working in
Five maths practices to scrap in 2017
I believe that maths (generally) is a damaged subject. What other subject provokes a lifelong fear in learners? Teachers often focus on the wrong things and
Tuning in: mindsets
Like I said in a previous post, I believe that a growth mindset should be encouraged in all of our students and we can continually
Growth mindsets and the stretch zone
If you are not yet familiar with the work of Carol Dweck, here is a must-watch explanation of fixed mindsets and growth mindsets. Students with