Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat’s the point of hiring competent, creative people if you then don’t let them do what they’re good at? I’ve never understood that, but I’ve experienced this a number of times. Two of the three departments I taught for at … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 6 minutesAre children keen to learn even when they have no schools? How can we teach empathy and self-control? This guest post looks at hunter-gatherer societies and gives us a glimpse into an approach to education and interaction that is different … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteI just recently submitted the final draft of my upcoming book to the editor, and I came across this page from Scott Meyers that has some good advice: Scott Meyers: Advice to Prospective Book Authors. It’s long, but if you are thinking … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhat do you think of having a summer “off”? Do you think kids suffer from being away from school for 2 months in the summer? I think it is essential. I worry about what we lose when kids don’t have … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteAt a time when many have just finished either high school, or something in higher ed, this is worth watching. More than once. “Published on 3 Oct 2013 Comedian-musician Tim Minchin addresses graduates at the University of Western Australia where … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis post is a further exploration of the “How do we re-teach something?” question raised in a previous post. Suppose, for whatever reason, you (the teacher) realize your students didn’t understand something you have already ‘covered’. What should you do? … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteI’ve been pondering this for some time now. It is easier now than ever before in history to get your word out there. This blog is an excellent example. All I need is a little bit of computer knowledge and … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 4 minutesCame across this a while back (OK, it was nearly a year a go) which sparked a rather strong reaction from a fellow educationalist. I don’t want to make it personal, so I’m just going to relay the exchange, as I think it … Continue reading