One girl's battle with life
Is all this monitoring actually effective? I noticed my kindle has started to offer the same day steak as Duo Lingo. I can't say I'm impressed. As a teacher I can see the appeal for tracking how often you use it. The proof is there, regular repeated exposure has a direct correlation to progression of… Continue reading App streaks
Where's the line between 'hidden agenda' and 'lie'? Disputing the Theory of Mind deficit. I recently applied for a job where the supportive line manager asked how I would describe my challenges. I said 'I struggle when adults aren't direct or upfront' and she changed it to 'struggles to understand hidden agendas'. I just nodded… Continue reading Hidden agendas and the problems with Theory of Mind.
Do you know what you need to be a primary school teacher in Britain? A 2:2 in any honors degree. Because most degree programs are cash cows for research facilities, you could get into one with quite a mediocre set of A levels. As long as you have a passion for looking after children, you're… Continue reading Primary teachers should be more educated
Networking is the bane of my career. I used to think I just didn't understand it. I thought maybe it was fear and anxiety and all sorts of things. Now I think differently. It might not apply to everyone, but this is how I see it. The premise is fine: keep in touch with people… Continue reading Networking and autism.
I like to help people. I always believed educating yourself is the best way forward. But teaching people and children to read, write and pass tests isn't going to cut it in the cesspool of reality that most of the strugglers inhabit. Gothboy was educated. He got good grades, could play various instruments, could understand… Continue reading Facilitation, not just education.
Don't underestimate the level of delusion people are under. People are shit. Even you. Even me. And there are a million ways to delude yourself. People will spend £500 on a pair of trainers whilst someone else pays for the roof over their head. People will spend £30 on a takeout and let fresh ingredients… Continue reading Delusion
Here's the thing about non verbal communication. I get that some people have ways of communicating without words. I actively look for them and try to read them. The issue I have is when people use non verbal deliberately to make you respond a certain way. Then what do you call it? Short responses when… Continue reading Non verbal communication
You may have noticed my foray into poetry. I love poems. As a young person I enjoyed my poems performed through the choice of artists on my iPod. As an adult, I've mostly not stopped to think let alone explore poetry. Now I've slowed down a bit, it's something that is all coming back to… Continue reading Learning happens at any age.
...with their employer. (And probably the government, but lets not split hairs. Just ask any woman who has been emotionally abused (women have traditionally been more aware of these things). There are obvious signs that anyone would recognize, we know these red flags. There are also low level hidden signs. On their own they don't… Continue reading Every employed human in Britain is in an abusive relationship…
I read this piece online suggesting a 4 say working week was the way forward and wanted to share my thoughts... I think it also needs to address cognitive load, which differs from person to person. And the reimbursement focus for the work being achieved. I.e the way salaries are paid. Yes we would all… Continue reading The 4 day working week.
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