050. Scrap drama
There are 11 discrete subjects in the primary curriculum and we have 25 hours per week to teach them all. It’s nowhere near enough to teach most of the subjects properly so there’s pressure to try and find ways to reduce the overloaded curriculum to make it easier for teachers to teach the full curriculum. […]
Review: 101 activities to help children get on with each together by Jenny Mosley and Helen Sonnet
Review: 101 activities to help children get on with each together by Jenny Mosley and Helen Sonnet Again, as seems to be the case with my recent reviews of the Jenny Mosley’s books, the title gives away the contents! We are coming into a busy and challenging time for teachers and students. Children are full […]
Review of the Emotions range:Flashcards&posters:Positive Press/Jenny Mosley
Review Emotions range:Flashcards&posters:Positive Press-Jenny Mosley This new product from Positive Press and Jenny Mosely consists of a set of bright picture cards and matching posters. They can be used as a way for children to talk about emotions and how people might look when they feel certain ways. The pictures not only show the facial […]
Thoughts on Ruairí Quinn's Plan for Literacy and Numeracy
Ruairí Quinn has figured out how we can improve literacy and numeracy standards in primary schools across the country. Since the PISA reports damned our education system in late 2010, a number of solutions were offered to our Minister. Many organisations suggested that we train up teachers and trainee-teachers in more modern teaching methodologies. Some […]
Think about your layout-look at your class!
So, have you thought about why you plonk your desk at the top of the room? Can I be so assuming to give some reasons? Let me know if I am wrong!