Hands up if you’ve ever quoted research that you haven’t read. Keep them up if you’ve used the phrase ‘the research…
The State of Education in Tanzania: Uwezo Report
Today I attended the launch of the fifth Uwezo Annual Learning Report in Dar es Salaam. Uwezo is an initiative supported by the…
Marking: What’s the point?
I hate marking. It’s time-consuming, repetitive and no sooner than you attain the grim satisfaction of completing a set of books, another pile…
TES: Why I’m Sharing for Free
Over the years I have spent thousands of hours planning lessons and creating resources: it’s one of the things I enjoy…
Three Ingredients for a Bad Lesson
At the end of May I left my first school; the school I trained in. I cared a huge amount for the students, respected…
OK Computers
Today the Guardian has launched a campaign to improve computing in schools. My memories of ICT in school are bad. The worst teachers…
School Placement: Harvey the Ghost and Exam Life Skills
I spent this week observing lessons at a Coventy secondary school for the start of my teacher training. The school is in a relatively…
Fresh Meat: What’s the Point of University?
Last month saw the conclusion of Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong’s university-based sitcom Fresh Meat. Released on Channel 4 to a backdrop…
