Post by Matthew: I have just finished a visit to one of the primary schools I work with. […]
“One problem with the way the educational system is set up is that it only recognizes a certain type of intelligence, and it’s incredibly restrictive - very, very restrictive. There’s so many types of intelligence, and people who would be at their best outside of that structure get lost.”
Bruce Springsteen
Steve Rogers and Matthew Boye are joined by the Scottish Teacher of the Year, Gillian Campbell-Thow to chew […]
Post by Stephen. Until the Liberal Democrat’s recent ‘red line’ announcement about not entering a coalition without education […]
Written by Matthew: I love when parallels leap out at you and make you think in new ways. […]
Written by Matthew: Leadership lessons are always fun to explore, although like the analyses of over zealous teachers […]
I came across this news item on the BBC website. A shocking reminder of the the way sexism […]
Written by Gillian: Planning, a key skill in teaching and a necessity for effective progression and avoiding your brains […]
I would love to be able to dance a bit. Not formally I suppose, but if I’m truthful, […]
“The evolution of consciousness has given us not only the Cheops Pyramid, the Brandenburg Concertos, and the Theory of Relativity, but also the burning of witches, the holocaust and the bombing of Hiroshima. But that same evolution of consciousness gives us the potential to live peacefully and in harmony with the natural world in the future. Our evolution continues to offer us freedom of choice. We can consciously alter our behaviour by changing our values and attitudes to regain the spirituality and ecological awareness we have lost.” Fritjof Capra