Some children in our schooling system have medical conditions that often require the use of medication to support their ability to attend a learning. Conditions such as ADHD, anxiety and ASD are very common in children in schools these days. […]
As a second half of the year arises teachers continue evaluating children’s progress and it is not uncommon that during parent teacher interviews for child’s readiness to take on the next year’s curriculum may arise. Invariably this leads to the […]
At this time of year it is quite common for first time parents, and even parents with children starting school, to ask the question is my child ready for school. So it begs the question – how does a family, […]
The term bullying is an emotive term often used to describe negative interactions between two children or two adolescents. It is important to understand the difference between bullying behaviour and bad behaviour as they are not the same thing. What […]
It’s now or never. That moment in life when you know you have to take the plunge and just go for it or forever wonder what if? I was 36, I’d just had my third child. I’d been working in […]
What are the Education Trends in 2019? The education sector is an ever-evolving environment, but here are some current trends that are happening now in 2019. Public Private Partnerships (PPP) Flexible Learning Spaces 21st Century Learning Differentiated Learning Groups Peer […]
Anti-Bullying – Prevention Is Better Than Cure It’s a real fact of life that many people are subjected to bullying behaviours from other people. Whilst it’s hard to understand what makes people bully others, or to feel empowered enough to […]
Reflective teaching in simple term is a process of self-observation and self-evaluation. Looking at what you do in the classroom, thinking about if it works and identifying areas for revisions or improvements. Have you ever wondered if what you do […]
Creating a positive learning environment, both within and outside of the classroom, is an important factor in productive student learning. A positive learning environment encourages individual learning and facilitates academic growth. A student should feel comfortable and accepted, with the […]
My teaching strategies for students with dyslexia – Steph As teachers, we strive to create an inclusive classroom well suited to all learning styles. Unfortunately, some of these inclusive practices end up singling out struggling students. We are taught that […]
