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Introducing Diversity to a Homogeneous Classroom Environment

And I know you like a jazzier title, so….. Don’t tell me your kids are too white to care about black people! Life has a funny way of throwing truths at you, doesn’t it? One minute, you’re happily living in your self-selected bubble of radical, leftist, anti-racist educationalists who are as right-on as right-on getsContinue reading “Introducing Diversity to a Homogeneous Classroom Environment”

“The Power of Now” in Education

This morning I had a revelation. For years I’ve been blaming student apathy, burnout and anxiety on the various components of the educational system which I had previously labelled ‘broken’. Testing, competition, class rankings, lacklustre teaching, pointless busy-work, politician-designed curriculum… the list goes on. But this morning, whilst listening to Eckhart Tolle’s “The Power ofContinue reading ““The Power of Now” in Education”

Encouraging Meaningful Engagement in Home Learners

First of all, I think we can all stop calling it ‘home schooling’ now. Most home educators don’t relate and pretty much every parent I know has finally reliased that teachers are the unsung heroes, that they all deserve a pay rise, that they’ve forgotten pretty much everything they learned in school and that whatContinue reading “Encouraging Meaningful Engagement in Home Learners”

Intrinsic Motivation

Motivation is a funny thing. Sometimes we feel like we’re filled with inspiration and an awareness of the things we need to do to get to where we want to go. Sometimes we just want to sit in our pjs and watch television. Some people are highly motivated by work, money and career success, theyContinue reading “Intrinsic Motivation”

Process Over Product

This is a concept that will not sit well with a lot of people who are used to the traditional system of getting good grades, landing that perfect job or finally getting to marry the woman of their dreams. Our society is so heavily entrenched both in setting our sights on and reaching goals thatContinue reading “Process Over Product”