My general theory about life is success is inherent to knowing your audience and being able to effectively communicate to them at their level. Sadly, I think I was first taught the idea of "mirroring" my conversation partner as a schmoozing tactic back in my undergrad days where I was a ruthless telemarketer... Still, the … Continue reading Protocols for parent communication?
Just a spell?
How important is it really to instruct students in spelling? I was wondering around my Year 7 English class, admiring their posters that provided all the necessary details of their lives and what they entailed (accompanied by a token sheepish family picture taken on a holiday that past year gone). I was startled to see … Continue reading Just a spell?
Fifty Shades of Censorship
I battled librarian-centred power play at another school where I was teaching and leading the Year 7 English teaching team. A major focus was centred on reading as a daily activity, so we went all out in exploring the uptopian world for bibliophiles... I was perplexed by the end of the session, kids were dragging their … Continue reading Fifty Shades of Censorship
A Grit-ty Education
I myself am made entirely of flaws, stitched together with good intentions. - Augusten Burroughs I have always maintained a diverse and productive life and it's all thanks to my life mantra: It's the recovery that counts... Now, this phrase nicely encapsulates all of life's greatest learning opportunities: it is how you manage to make right … Continue reading A Grit-ty Education
The kids are alright…
How my faith in the future generation was well and truly restored on TV last night...
Edu-mediator 