It’s been a while since I’ve written a new blog post, but I’ve finally found time to do it: ‘What Makes A Great Lesson?’
Available here:
https://t.co/Kyfr4WBMYb
(With strong nods to the work of @ProfCoe, @C_Hendrick, @P_A_Kirschner, @DTWillingham and @dylanwiliam.)
It was great to present to over 500 members of The Northern Alliance this afternoon, focusing on pace, challenge and differentiation.
We unpacked 15 Trusted Techniques, which teachers can focus on building into their teaching repertoire or getting even better at.
There’s a real buzz in the air at skills Development Scotland’s Scottish Apprenticeship Awards in Perth Concert Hall tonight! Emily Copeland is shortlisted for Scotland’s Foundation Apprentice of the year. Go Emily!
@skillsdevscot
@emilyc2506 Good luck this evening, Emily. We are very excited to attend the awards event in Perth tonight. You have done so well to make it to the final three!
@DGCEducation@dumfrieshigh@QOSnews
Due to financial pressures faced by council's, we've already had to save £130M over past 15 years; we now need to save another £30M over next 3 years. Have your say on how we do this. 2025/26 budget consultation starts 31/10 & ends midday 06/12. More at: https://t.co/ir8i7ll8Eu
My last day as Makar. It's been a joy. To @scotgov and @ByLeavesWeLive, to @historic_ally, the librarians, readers, writers of Scotland, to the gods and goddesses of poetry, eternal thanks. There will be another Makar, in due course. Me, I'm in my garret, having a wee lie doon.
Inspirational Peebles HS FP Taylor Winyard rows from California to Hawaii with a couple of mates!! Nothing to it! 2800 miles!! Well done all 3 girls ! #thisgirlcan
38 days at sea! 🥇 @stobocastle @PeeblesHigh
End of a lovely long weekend celebrating our 24th Wedding anniversary by stealing a night away together Saturday; watching the brilliant film, ‘Wilding’, on Sunday and reading Kathleen Jamie’s new book, ‘Cairn’, today! Thanks Katharine and
@KathleenJamie@isabella_tree
Such an inspiring and productive morning planning Foundation Apprenticeships in the fabulous Starbooks library and cafe @sanquharacademy. Alisha and Jamie were superb hosts and keen to share their stories of the great work going on in their school
We’re pleased to share this year’s free Summer of Play activities for children & young people aged 5 to 16! There’s opportunities for young people in each ward area of D&G . See https://t.co/V5Oh56y2C4 & type in your postcode or what you’re looking for, to see what's on offer 😀