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Author Archives: Charles Watson
Do I need to keep an Induction standards file?
It’s a question that I am getting asked more and more – so what’s the right answer….what should you be doing?
Working walls
Working walls – what are they all about, how do we design them and how should they be used?
Should I consider moving to a new location for my ECT Training?
It is often a question that I get asked and there really is no black and white answer that I can give…so here’s what you need to consider.
Hot weather and classrooms don’t really mix – here’s what to do.
We all look forward to the warm weather arriving – but teaching and learning in hot classrooms doesn’t work at all…so just what do we do?
Managing 1/2 termly or termly tests.
Depending on your school you will be faced with the regular appearance of 1/2 termly or termly tests – and they always come right before a holiday!
Why a climbing wall in school would be a great idea!
Wouldn’t it be great? – fantastically exciting for the children and such an amazing confidence builder!
How to stop being too self critical.
We live in a critical society and we work in a profession where nothing ever seems good enough – but how can we try to balance this negativity and rise above things?
Preventing bullying in your classroom (Part 2)
In part one of this article we looked at the factors that may catch our attention and cause us to think a child may be having bullying problems.
In part 2 we consider how to proceed to both confirm the bullying and also to tackle it at its source.
Preventing bullying in your classroom (Part 1)
Bullying has the potential to raise it’s head in all walks of life – but when it occurs in your classroom just what can you do?