Mike MacFarlane

Critical thinker, problem-solver, and progressive educational leader.

“Play is the highest form of research.” ~ Albert Einstein

[Mike MacFarlane @MicMac500]

@DevandreeN That is great news. We moan so much about the government, so it's great to hear there is something positive on the horizon. Let's just hope it is rolled out effectively and that the greedy private companies don't cause problems.

[Mike MacFarlane @MicMac500]

Polite, hard-working, respectful, positive and a good listener. Everything we look for in learners. The grades really don't matter as much to me, but the rest is vital.

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Encouragement, praise and constructive criticism.

[Devandree Naidoo @DevandreeN]

What kinds of support will you need from your leader?
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[Mike MacFarlane @MicMac500]

It's all about maintaining positive relationships. Even the greatest challenges can be overcome when the team dynamic is strong.

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[Mike MacFarlane @MicMac500]

This has been my mantra for as long as I can remember. Opening yourself to a growth mindset opens up the world!

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@leon_roets @MrGM_Muller Thanks for sharing. It's time for us to make evidence-based decisions and stop trying to use logic. None of us have ever lived through a pandemic, how can we possibly know what will be effective?

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@jaemebhulley This is such an amazing blueprint. It is clear and logical which helps to make it less intimidating.

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@MagaselaNtombi @FABAT23 This quote is brilliant. Pedagogy needs to underpin our approach. Technology gives us an opportunity to reach every child, although this will rely on significant upgrades to our current infrastructure.

[Mike MacFarlane @MicMac500]

For the future of South Africa, schools should primarily focus on:

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[Mike MacFarlane @MicMac500]

Another great man, another great quote!

[Mike MacFarlane @MicMac500]

Another great man, another great quote!

[Mike MacFarlane @MicMac500]

The great man knew what he was talking about!
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@RochL91 These decisions need to benefit the many and not the few. We need to make sure that families with limited access to resources are not disadvantaged any further.

[Mike MacFarlane @MicMac500]

Less than 10% of households in South Africa have access to the internet. How can we possibly embrace 4IR at this rate?
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[Mike MacFarlane @MicMac500]

@KLehlapa Many private schools were prepared to keep children at home in a gesture of solidarity, but pressure from high-fee-paying parents made this difficult. Either way, most of these schools managed to transition to online learning almost seamlessly.

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Unsupervised, unmasked, and uneducated. Is this what the DBE had in mind when they closed schools? Was this decision driven by fear or based on sound research? Ultimately, it only served to further widen the gap between the privileged and the underprivileged.
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[Mike MacFarlane @MicMac500]

@SSequeira5 Absolutely. Most high-income homes have sufficient access to resources. This is where equity comes in and we start to level the playing field.

[Mike MacFarlane @MicMac500]

Leadership is like a relationship or going to the gym. The best chance of success relies on consistency and not on intensity.
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[Mike MacFarlane @MicMac500]

Sir Ken Robinson gave this talk 11 years ago, and it remains relevant today. He challenges educational leaders to shift their approach to education. If you haven't watched it before, do yourself a favour! #futuretrends

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@SSequeira5 I totally agree with you, @SSequeira5. Many leaders are scared to make the wrong decision because they aren't actually sure what the right decision is. If we keep the children's best interests at heart, I don't think we can go wrong. 🙌

[Mike MacFarlane @MicMac500]

Educational Leadership is challenging at the best of times. While keeping the future in mind, we need to satisfy the needs of the children in our care, their parents, and our teachers. This image takes a closer look at what we do on a daily basis. #futuretrends

[Mike MacFarlane @MicMac500]

This was actually my first ever Tweet over a year ago. Prof John Hattie believes that time away from school does not significantly impact learning outcomes. He does, however, point out that students from well-resourced families are likely to fare much better.
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