Darren Taylor

Guitarist for Severed Head, gamer, teacher, and man of ProgMetal!

[Darren Taylor @SeveredJustice]

2008 McLaren, is that a Monkey Seat @tedkravitz ?

[Darren Taylor @SeveredJustice]

@prsguitars What inspired me was @mikeoldfield , and his PRS Custom 24 on the Tubular Bells 2 live DVD. I wanted to own one of those beautiful guitars! My 20th Anniversary Custom 24 is still my main guitar after all these years!

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@CroftyF1 I reckon that because it was a safety car, which led the first lap, the cars are allowed to unlap themselves at the end of a safety car it would mean he is on the lead lap but just last maybe? #SkyF1

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@SkySportsF1 Murray was the greatest commentator, an utter legend, and that enthusiasm, excitement, love of the sport, and -of course- cheese is still in the sport thanks to @tedkravitz #F1Testing #RIPMurrayWalker

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@McLarenF1 oh yeah! Helps if actually tag them!! *Facepalms*

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I got 16 out of 16! How well do you know Daniel Ricciardo? https://t.co/ZSm3pfccAP

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I got 16 out of 16! How well do you know Daniel Ricciardo? https://t.co/ZSm3pfccAP

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I've missed F1 almost as much as the Sky Sports F1 Banter! @CroftyF1 #skysportsf1 #SkyF1

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@DramaTeacher90 @BCUITEChat @HeatherS_1505 All of the this! It's much easier to earn (and give) respect when you're a real person. I didn't use humour at the start and I struggled as that's a bit part of my core, the kids now tolerate my comedy but have a TON more respect because of it! #BCUITEChat

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@BCUITEChat I wish I'd have been better organised at the start! The important thing it to hold on to WHY you want to teach. A Nelson Mandella quote is especially poignant today "It's in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it". Trainees; this is education! #BCUITEChat

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@_YOSullivan @BCUITEChat It's just the best feeling, isn't it? Concerts might be a pain to do but they're the best! #BCUITEChat

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@BCUITEChat Just one?! Managing to build the confidence of a student so that they could (after 5 and a half years or working with her!) perform at our Christmas Concert last year. I played guitar for her and I had tears of joy by the end of her performance! #BCUITEChat

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@rtaylor2021 @BCUITEChat That last part is SO important. Every school is a unique beast with unique pupils, their backgrounds and the area makes up the personality of the school. Such an important thing to remember in your placements! #BCUITEChat

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@MrBHobbis @BCUITEChat Cannot agree more with this! Time is the most limited resource on a PGCE and making the most of it really helps with when one is actually DOING the job! #BCUITEChat

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@BCUITEChat Speak to each other, and your mentors in school as much as you can. For each other you're all learning the ropes together -which is a lot of ropes!- and it is good to be able to support one another (which'll help DRAMATICALLY in your career). For mentors, we survived! #BCUITEChat

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@DeborahWu8 @BCUITEChat Yeah! Muso! *Socially distanced high five* All of the teams for subjects at BCU are outstanding, but I must say, the music team are something special! Plenty of music making opportunities regardless of your instrument, and great facilities too!

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@BCUITEChat Afternoon! I'm Darren, or Mr. Taylor, or -regularly- Miss! (Get used to that regardless of sex and marital status!). I'm a Head of Music, teacher of computing and work closely with special needs pupils. Here to help support you wonderful humans whom want to teach! #BCUITEChat

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@SCSsoftware My dad's was to complete the Pump It Up achievement, which has now completed his Achievement Hunt! Back to Europe for him now, I guess! #AchievementHunter

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@GaryBcu @BCUITEChat The power of a quick word! #BCUITEChat

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@BCUITEChat If you're lucky enough to get to work closely with support staff do not be afraid to use their knowledge to build a rich tapestry and wealth of experiences that develop a pupils understanding and wellbeing. Humanity is an underappreciated part of education! #BCUITEChat

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@BCUITEChat Q5. (2/2) ... But they bring more to me than the other way. If a pupil is having a tough day, or there has been an issue they can let me know when we're all entering the room and I can adapt the lesson to suit. This in absolutely invaluable! #BCUITEChat