Tag: Lessons
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Or: The Power of Perspective
I was sorting through some of my old blog post drafts recently, and I came across one that I wrote during my relief teaching years. So, here is a post from about 5 years ago that was almost never published. I hope that it encourages you to notice the power of perspective in your own…
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Using Intentional Questioning in the Classroom to Encourage Deeper Thinking
Encouraging students to think deeply and creatively about the content we teach is beneficial in so many ways. It causes them to stop and reflect on the information, and it encourages them to be more thoughtful and independent in their learning. One useful way to start is by being intentional with the questions we ask.
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An Open Letter to New Teachers: Encouragement for Your First Year in the Classroom
You’ve worked so hard to get to this point, and you’ve made it this far. A world of possibility lies before you. This is such an exciting stage, and you have so much to look forward to – but there are a few things you need to know.
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6 Simple Ways to Combine English and Maths in Your Teaching
To prioritise English or to prioritise Maths – that is the question. But what if there was a way to spend time covering both at once? Well, there is.
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Holding the Umbrella: A Reflection on Morning Duty
A few years ago, while working at a girls’ school, there was one thing I came to dread: morning duty. Normally, I don’t mind morning duties, but at this particular school, they were anything but ordinary — they required far more effort than I had expected.
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Mrs T's Musings 