Dom W-D

Physics teacher

[Dom W-D @DomWD1]

@helenrey @adamboxer1 Yeah seems like two different motivations one is an equipment and technician limitation which if this wasn’t an issue YouTube wouldn’t be needed vs say an experiment that is never possible to be done in a school environment. What about smth beyond the curriculum generally ?

[Martin Bauer @martinmbauer]

If you studied physics and work outside academia now, please consider supporting the case against cuts to particle, Astro and nuclear physics in the UK

@LucienHeurtier @Tevong

https://t.co/tt3JKLLen3

[Martin Bauer @martinmbauer]

UK astronomy postdoc time down by 75% !

The people in charge must be (made) aware that this isn't a marginal cut. A 75% cut risks throwing away the future of a field where the UK is genuinely world-leading. This mistake will cause lasting damage to UK science!

[Brian Cox @ProfBrianCox]

A view from our international partners on the current disaster in U.K. science and its long lasting damage to our international reputation (if not fixed immediately). https://t.co/agZVcLd4hz

[Lucien Heurtier @LucienHeurtier]

I'm a Dr in physics, but in the UK...

📣Many researchers are facing the same reality: contracts ending, careers cut short, talent lost. 👥📉

UKRI needs to change course — now. 🧪🔭📡🛰️⚗️

If you’re affected, post your own photo and share this message. #stfc #ukri #saveSTFC

[Dom W-D @DomWD1]

@DavidDidau @livetotravel78 sometimes damage is done and you quit teaching instead of changing...

[David Didau @DavidDidau]

In my latest post I argue:
✅ Schools that churn through staff with casual disregard are squandering a precious resource.
✅ Intelligent accountability offers a blueprint for creating places where people want to work.
✅ Staff turnover should be a key measure of school health and of leadership quality.

[Dom W-D @DomWD1]

@adamboxer1 to be fair this could be a good book ...

[Dom W-D @DomWD1]

@norchcity 100% agree. A centralized communications system where parents can log in and email/contact would work better. Use phone calls when this doesn't work or at discretion of the teacher. This was a big workload problem for teachers and I'm not sure on the effectiveness of phone calls.

[Dom W-D @DomWD1]

@petergates3 @norchcity also I don't think customer / client comparison to parent works ...

[Dom W-D @DomWD1]

@petergates3 @norchcity I worked for a school where phone calls was part of school policy for pretty much any behavior problem. Parents complained about phone calls even when I tried calling at reasonable times - phone-calls are becoming outdated... reserve these for when emails are not responded to.

[Dom W-D @DomWD1]

@MrARobbins @adamboxer1 This is a really good comparison. I think the main thing i'd like is to not lock young people into one path. If they decide to go vocational they should option to do other route later if they want.

[Dom W-D @DomWD1]

Looking forward to reading this !

[Zach Groshell @MrZachG]

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[Zach Groshell @MrZachG]

Okay I am going to do one of these things!

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[Dom W-D @DomWD1]

@RogersHistory This is similar post to what I wanted to write saved me time and well written !

[Mr Holliday @MrHollidaySci]

This is super cool! Nice to see actual research on AI as opposed to posts just telling me how it's going to revolutionise teaching

[Dom W-D @DomWD1]

@bluesquarething @Strickomaster Lethal mutations of TLAC can be an issue especially when adopted across MATs. I think missapplied and missunderstood TLAC techniques can affect teacher workload and retention severely. But this is also the case for other lethal mutations.

[Dom W-D @DomWD1]

@tm_maths @Whitehughes @mrsouthernmaths Gonna order this soon myself ! And word on a further maths one ?

[Dom W-D @DomWD1]

@elthebasket @edmunds_dr @ScienceAlan Who is eligible for the online one with Alan?