Jack Simmonds returns for the final piece in his Language Matters blog series.
This piece challenges our perceptions of ‘behaviour’ – do we know why our student behaves the way they do? Or do we assume it’s simply ‘bad’ behaviour?
Take your own development to the next level by reading Jack’s precious thoughts on the matter.
In part 3 of his new series titled ‘Connections Over Compliance’, Jack Simmonds explains the role of a role model in today’s society.
A recent comment by a British MP stirred some debate around what a role model should be. Jack’s piece here will show you how damaging these kinds of comments can be.
In what may come as a new perspective on the traditional break-down of subjects, Jack challenges our perceptions of mindfulness in schools.
Why would we break mindfulness into 40-minute ‘lessons’? Are we teaching students to consider mindfulness only in rigid, pre-arranged chunks, like algebra or poetry?
“I do not expect time to stand still but we must continue to build a nation of literate and proactive citizens.”
Victoria Burns challenges us to fight the progression of society towards technology in the field of reading.
How do YOU create a culture of reading for your students?
“I want to bring about change and increase diversity in the world of tech”. This is the dream of speaker, writer and tech innovator, Carolyn Adagala. Who’s with Carolyn?
JACK is BACK!
Jack Simmonds, QT’s incredible Lead Facilitator, returns for a new blog series, following on from his highly informative Language Matters series.
Here, Jack kicks us off with a look at the area of Confirmation Bias and how it can (negatively) impact a child’s understanding of their own ability.