Teaching – Othello
Act 3.3 of Othello (or rather the character of Iago) just keeps on getting better and better. Iago is a stunning character, with multiple layers of complexity offering numerous interpretations of his motivations. Along side reading it, watching it, analysing sections of text, our class has enjoyed David Harewood’s commentary and analysis via Shakespeare Uncovered. Today we debated the three potential motivations for his actions: hatred, envy and jealousy – to which I have added Ewan McGregor’s “slighted love,” highlighted in this short interview.
In plain sight (Thursday evening)
I am just jotting down a few reflections because I am personally aware of just how busy this week is feeling. I have always known and respected the additional burden a ‘Parents Evenings Events’ adds to staff and tonight (Thursday) I am willing the weekend closer following a Y9 Parents Evening (2 classes) on Tuesday evening. With that simple reflection, I would recommend scheduling Parents Evening events Wed/Thurs – one day closer to the weekend.*
Bookmarked reflection
I think it’s wise though to emphasize that people don’t think differently and then become experts. They become experts and then think differently.
Lastly – Learnus
Learnus – ‘Communicating research to support the evolution of teaching‘ has past my radar a few times this week, credit to @mattslocombe. I enjoyed this 15 minutes interview with Denis Mareschal and have bookmarked a second, Neuroscience Informing Educators – with Dr Iroise Dumontheil.
*Not a criticism – just an experience and reflection.
Lastly, my interest in Direct Instruction grows as I get to grips with Englemann’s work and Theory of Instruction.