Teaching is mental at this time of year but I am sooo grateful that for the first time in forever I will have a whole two weeks off to spend with my loved ones 🥰
A huge thank you to all of today’s fabulous Dunde #NQTs a super morning looking at startegy, @GlowScot tools, @BarefootComp , #progammabledevices , online safety, design software (CAD) and DYW links. Myself and @jimmclean1 had a ball! Thank you all for your time! #DundeeLearning
I wasn’t bullied because I’m gay. I was bullied because people were homophobic. There’s a huge difference. Attitudes can change with the right education and support, identity doesn’t and shouldn’t. #AntiBullyingWeek
@miss_mxrshxll Just remember it’s not forever!! It get easier as you get used to it and you’ll pick up better ways to organise your time for your second placement. I got through the course (with a lengthy commute) and drowning in placement by reminding myself it’s only for a year!
1 in 4 adults experience a mental health disorder including anxiety and depression. A great way to help is to get outdoors. It's proven that being in wild places and connected with nature improves our mood and increases our sense of self-worth. 🌳😊
Prof Hattie now highlighting that ability grouping lowers expectations.
Effective differentiation does not involve different tasks for different groups.
Accessing same tasks, with different ways in.
#VLScotland
This is what over 20,000 angry teachers starting to stream into George Square looks like. We will be waiting a while for the last ones to get here...back of demo has only just left Kelvingrove Park, 2.25 miles back. Are you listening? @JohnSwinney@COSLA#EIS27Oct#PayAttention
Virtually marching with all of my fellow teachers today! I’m sad I’m not there but the impact of this will be hard to ignore! #10percent#ValueEducationValueTeachers
https://t.co/dbOflf9P19 : a safe anonymous space for young people. Your questions answered within 24 hours. One-to-one online counselling is available.
My computer asks me "Are you sure?" when I try to quit a document, but the government doesn't think it's wise to check if we're sure we want to quit the EU.
Tried something a bit difference for homework in September to ease the children back into school after the summer holidays. ☀️ They all thoroughly enjoyed completing all the tasks and working with their families and the parents also approved of the tasks 👍🏼👩🏻🏫 #StrathNQT
Teachers, just take this in...
Quite possibly, due to you, today a child has:
Smiled
Laughed
Become wiser
Become more empathetic
Understood a concept
Felt loved
Felt supported
Had fun
Felt special
Grew in self-belief
Had a way to express their thoughts or feelings.
Wow!