Teaching Ideas
Laughter is essential in the classroom because it eases the anxiety and lack of confidence that so many pupils experience at school.
For me, one of the great joys of being an educator is that I learn so much more than I teach.
To inspire deep learning, I have to do more than deliver a syllabus effectively. I have to create opportunities for moments of genuine connection between my subject and pupils of all abilities.
The Journey
Starting work with a new class always feels like the beginning of an expedition: I explain the route and distribute the equipment and then we set off together, knowing that there are bound to be all sorts of adventures and challenges along the way.