This blogpost consists of a description of a range of novels by African writers and gives suggestions for how teachers … More
Tag: schools
Should Teachers Express Political Beliefs?
Last week a student asked me who I voted for in the general election. I faltered. I couldn’t decide whether … More
I Will Work Harder: Knackered Teachers
Workload is pushing teachers out of UK schools. In a 2014 NUT survey 97% of teachers said that excessive workload … More
We are Jeopardising the Mental Health of Future Generations (Part 2)
The first part of this post addressed the growing crisis in the mental health of young people in the UK. This post … More
We are Jeopardising the Mental Health of Future Generations (Part 1)
Today is World Mental Health Day. As a teacher I am aware of some of the challenges that many young people … More
Weaponised Evidence: Using Research in Education
Hands up if you’ve ever quoted research that you haven’t read. Keep them up if you’ve used the phrase ‘the research … More
Half Educated 