One girl's battle with life
Technology is apparently the devil. I don't see it. Even with the best will in the world, the devil is on everybody's shoulder some of the time. That's a social construct of humankind. Not a piece of furniture. If technology is causing problems, it's because of the humans that are using it. I don't have… Continue reading Communication
When do we decide children need to learn something to prove they can do it? Not at primary. I agree on that one. That's one of the main reasons I prefer Scotland. A curriculum that allows freedom. But I keep the freedom to my teaching, rather than pass it on to the children. You know… Continue reading Teaching to the test
If we advertised schools the way other businesses advertise their services: "Over her ** year career, Mrs Jones has enabled thousands of children to release their potential. Children she has taught, have become embassadors for societies across the globe. She has saved a grand total 1,300 lives in reinstated self esteem and secured attachment." If… Continue reading My overhaul of the Education System
I missed it. Me. The one with the extra training. The one with the personal experience. The one whose childhood was blighted by issues out my control. The one whose shouting and screaming ended with a teacher realising I was at the brink of a nervous breakdown aged 17. I missed it. A child in… Continue reading Stress
Why do we pander towards children? And parents? And the government? Today I saw a post about how to help a 10 year old reluctant reader, and if any particular books or unique strategies may work. Now, whilst I totally agree that as teachers we should try our best to find ways to teach to… Continue reading Pandering
Apparently the latest issue being discussed is the lunchtime admin and its effectiveness. So this is what happens in the morning at a school in Scotland: 8.55 playground is silent... Queue tumbleweed 8.57 children start to arrive 9.00 the bell goes 9.05 children start to fill classrooms From 5 past until often half past 9,… Continue reading Lunchtime admin
You could do all the things I do. Yes you. With your insecurities and your worries about your children. Theres no special equipment. There's no special location. We have all the things you have at home. probably less. If you're the type of person who questions your child's teacher, or think about their child's learning,… Continue reading I’m not magic
There's nothing special about this Tuesday. It's raining. Pretty Standard for Scotland. I didn't get any work this morning. So now I'm sat here smoking a single skin. Reading. Watching reruns of old shows. The cat is snoozing on the end of the bed. Suddenly reminded of 12 year old me; sat in a similar… Continue reading Comparing your child to a mobile phone
I am bitter. I hate my job. I love the job itself, just the people. I hate the people. I wouldn't hate them so much if they just kept away. They can carry on being people I don't like, but in another room, another universe. But no. They have to bring their unlikeableness to my… Continue reading Bitterness
It's a four letter word. I'm redefining the word. I teach kids. Yet I have an unhealthy attraction to things that are frowned upon and I have been known to walk about with a gram of meth in the back of my phone and smoke thc on my way home. And I keep forgetting people's… Continue reading Risk
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