It has been almost quarter of a century since I left the primary school classroom as a pupil. Despite the efforts of my friends who tried to convince me otherwise, I vowed never to return as a teacher. Until now.
Following a career change, I now find myself as a Newly Qualified Teacher in a North Yorkshire school. During these early days of my teaching career, I'm discovering that primary education is very different to how I remember it...
#20 "Why is the River Ouse so dirty?"
"Why is the River Ouse so dirty?"
This is the question I was asked during our Geography topic on Selby, the closest town to our school. My geography A-Level has taught me many things about physical geography, one of which w…Read More
#21 The General Election? It's anyone's guess.On the evening of May 7th, I plan to sit up all night with a selection of craft ales (from various rural constituencies) watching the results coming in. I am genuinely excited by the prospect of change, and am looking forward…Read More
#22 The SATS are not as evil as people make outIt's the final day of SATS. Actually, I've had a pretty good week. Compared to last year, I've found it much more - dare I say - pleasurable.
Apart from one student who appeared to be listening to a completely different set …Read More
#18 We will always remember themOne of the wonderful things about being a teacher is explaining and celebrating what's happening in the world around us. This year, some of the children have been to visit the fantastic display of poppies at the Tower of Lond…Read More
#19 Don't talk about the F word in my class.This week, I have been reminded just how damaging the primary education system can be to lower ability pupils.
I asked my class to write a New Year's Resolution. One girl in my class wrote this:
"My resolution is to do m…Read More
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