Can we enjoy the art and condemn the artist? As consumers, lovers and devotees, can we both enjoy the art and condemn the artist? This question, fuelled by curiosity, has swirled in my mind for a number of years, ebbing and flowing as accusation and revelation frequently emerge in the hyperconnected world we inhabit. AContinue reading “A Dilemma of Shadows and Light”
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Best Reading 2024 Part One – Fiction
Each year, I set a target to read fifty books—not just because I enjoy or think it important, but because reading remains a profound way to explore and expose yourself to the human condition and sate a curious thirst for knowledge and vicarious experience. At the end of 2023 I grew concerned that a bitContinue reading “Best Reading 2024 Part One – Fiction”
Grow your classroom management with routine and ritual
The teaching profession is often misunderstood, as it requires complex skills that go unnoticed by many. Classroom management is critical for creating a conducive learning environment. The routine and rituals of welcoming students, controlling their entry, and starting a lesson are essential for establishing a calm and focused atmosphere. These practices support learning and set the tone for successful teaching experiences.
Best Reading 2023
Good books and recommendations should be shared. I hope you find something useful here to add to your reading list from a selection of titles from 2023.
A Day of Digital Detox
Will taking a break from technology make a difference to an unquiet mind?
Charlie Hynes 