Yes, it is true – I drink a lot of coffee. And so, I also buy a lot of coffee. My daughter always complains I drink too much, I buy too much! (really?) But it would appear she is right.…
When not all students learn
Did you ever have a time when differentiating your classroom didn’t work? Yes, it happens. Sometimes there are times when it appears that ‘differentiation failed’. I want to share you my story. A tale about two young lads. Now, I…
Differentiation – If the cap fits!
I decided to take my Man cap shopping. My Man has this favourite cap. He’s had it for years. It’s done the rounds. Camping, hiking, touring. It’s gone to soccer when my sons were little. I think that’s when he…
45 Years
The Arrival. 45 years ago I landed as an non-English speaking immigrant in Australia. I wish my teacher had had access to the Teaching learning cycle to support my learning in the classroom. The It is very useful in supporting the learning of NESB students either as a group or within the context of mainstream instruction.
All about Assessment Rubrics
Are you a rubric borrower? Do you hate having to craft rubrics from scratch? Here I discuss the importance of writing good rubrics, then help you by showing you where to go next and learn how to do it well! Become the expert in your school and stop the ‘borrowing’ trend.
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…
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…
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…
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…
De-bunking the Dyson Myth of Multiple Intelligences
So, my husband recently bought me a Dyson stick vacuum cleaner. And I must say, I am a little bit disappointed with it. Now, to give it credit, it vacuums up the dust amazingly, has a powerful suction, and is…