The past term I have been interviewing and being interviewed. As a recruiting employer I have really focused on our approach to recruitment every inch of the way. From the advert (which has been commented upon on by a handful …
Arguably, the most difficult and the most unpredictable year. And yet, there will always be insights. Always. Ask those that know. Ask your students. Every year, for the past… lots of years, I have asked the students I teach, or …
Yang et al., (2021) published their meta analysis just this week. The first post in this series looked at the broad point of ecological validity of testing research, both backward and forward testing effects concluding with the main finding. The …
This afternoon I have been considering the role of feedback in the coach-client relationship. The importance of feedback is central to coaching. It is outlined in the contract and central to the process, closing and evaluation of the coaching relationship. …
Originally I titled this post “Job application – know thy self’ was a mistake. True, it is particularly important to know your own strengths and areas for development when seeking a post, it is no less important when you are …
The main purpose of feedback is to improve the student and not the work… – Dylan Wiliam I hold my hands up, I need to do better here.
The first round of observations are either under way or out of the way. Feedback or coaching has presumably been issued or shared. There are other opportunities too, hiding in plain sight. And possibly, the #dontsmilebeforechristmas brigade, hyped-up and hyper-vigilant, are about …
What, drawn, and talk of workload? I hate the word, As I hate hell, all managers, and thee. Have at thee, coward! Here we are again in January 2024, still discussing our Marking Policy and bemoaning the workload. Teachers should …
