I have a confession. I have been in education for a long time now. I started my teaching journey in Western Australia, in 1987 as a career change teacher. Over that time, I have seen several curricula come and go.…
What’s in a name?
Prosopagnosia is a neurological disorder characterized by the inability to recognize faces, often referred to as face blindness. But is there a similar category for those who have an inability to remember students names? Other than just suffering from a…
The ‘rediscovery?’ of Learner Agency
Learner agency: Navigating through a complex and uncertain world So reads one of the subheadings of the recent OECD paper, The future of education and skills (2018). The paper is another in a long list of reports, papers and publications…
Hey You! In The Mirror
The Person in the Mirror Understanding Your Educational Philosophy In my work as a teaching and learning consultant, working with teachers, home educators and university academics, one area that they all share is confusion over educational philosophy. You may well…
ID in Saudi Arabia
Developments in Saudi Arabia It is an exciting time of change in Saudi Arabia. One of the key changes is the launch in 2016 of the Saudi Vision 2030 which is a comprehensive plan to reduce Saudi Arabia’s dependence on…
Accredited Online PD for Teachers!
Classroom Planning for Inclusion Supporting the learning needs of ALL students in your classroom Each day as teachers we are faced with students who need additional help. We’ve all been there, right? The student who was diagnosed with ADHD, the…
Intentionality, Technology and the Design Studios
Are you a design educator? Do you work in Higher Education? I am excited to share with you a recent publication, based on some research conducted with my colleagues from UC in a first-year Design and Architecture Studio. The study incorporated a…
Free Measure & Quote
Call now – For an obligation free evaluation of YOUR classroom needs! Oh, if it were only so easy. Right? I recently decided it was time to replace the broken blinds in my family room. You know when blinds lose…
HERDSA 2017 Poster
We presented a Poster during the Welcome Reception at HERDSA 2017 Conference. To know more please read on. We invite you to connect with us to find out more about this exiting project. Exploring career aspirations and pathways for undergraduate…
The Truth about Wallpapering
How education policies are a bit like wallpaper You know those home makeover shows? Especially some of the British ones, they use wallpaper to cover one wall and do it all in about an hour. Measure, apply, finish. They make…