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June 30th, 2017
Observations of a three-day teaching intensive
Here’s why I love to teach lesson planning and team teaching sessions with motivated educators and vibrant students.
I recently completed three rewarding days running teacher workshops at Lighthouse Christian School in Rockhampton. This small (yet ...
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Here’s why I love to teach lesson planning and team teaching sessions with motivated educators and vibrant students.
I recently completed three rewarding days running teacher workshops at Lighthouse Christian School in Rockhampton. This small (yet ...
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June 14th, 2017
What’s your teaching symbol or ‘mascot’? Here’s why mine is Rodin’s The Thinker
Do you have a teaching mascot? What symbolises your teaching philosophy? My mascot and company logo is Rodin’s ‘The Thinker’ sculpture. I also celebrate ‘light bulb’ moments in learning!
Here’s my story of how I went from an ord...
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Do you have a teaching mascot? What symbolises your teaching philosophy? My mascot and company logo is Rodin’s ‘The Thinker’ sculpture. I also celebrate ‘light bulb’ moments in learning!
Here’s my story of how I went from an ord...
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May 25th, 2017
Why the best learning occurs when the teacher is quiet (and why teachers don’t need to do magic tricks)
Teachers, do you ever get asked, “How on earth do you entertain 30 kids in a classroom every day?” For many people outside education, the idea of being a teacher can seem threatening, exhausting and even overwhelming. The mere thought of standing...
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Teachers, do you ever get asked, “How on earth do you entertain 30 kids in a classroom every day?” For many people outside education, the idea of being a teacher can seem threatening, exhausting and even overwhelming. The mere thought of standing...
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April 21st, 2017
Here’s the most important framework to teach thinking
Teachers, have you ever unwittingly set your students up to fail?
I know I did, as a graduate teacher starting out in the late 1970s. In my early years in the classroom I invited and encouraged my students to think – but I didn’t give...
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Teachers, have you ever unwittingly set your students up to fail?
I know I did, as a graduate teacher starting out in the late 1970s. In my early years in the classroom I invited and encouraged my students to think – but I didn’t give...
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April 20th, 2017
How your teaching philosophy helps you to be a better leader
What do you say when asked: What is your teaching philosophy? What do you stand for?
We all know that in life we can’t stand for nothing, but we also can’t stand for everything! In my book, Reflections on Classroom Thinking Strategies, I discuss ...
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What do you say when asked: What is your teaching philosophy? What do you stand for?
We all know that in life we can’t stand for nothing, but we also can’t stand for everything! In my book, Reflections on Classroom Thinking Strategies, I discuss ...
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April 20th, 2017
Calling all motivated teachers – Let’s start afresh!
It’s refreshing to start something new, isn’t it! We’re launching this brand new Rodin Educational Consultancy website because we want to inspire motivated teachers, like you, to create thinking classrooms using simple thinking strategies and t...
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It’s refreshing to start something new, isn’t it! We’re launching this brand new Rodin Educational Consultancy website because we want to inspire motivated teachers, like you, to create thinking classrooms using simple thinking strategies and t...
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