More often than not we are judged as leaders by the things we do. It is understandable that a decision not to do something goes unseen but the “don’t do decisions” are as critical as or possibly even more so than the “do decisions”. The same is true of learning in the class room and always has been. Should you stick or twist? Continue reading
There’s no ideal lesson length. I’ve taught 35, 50, 60 and 75 minutes and in September 2011 introduced 100 minute lessons at St. Mary’s Catholic College. Irrespective of the length of the lesson what really matter is the quality of teaching in whatever time period is available. Continue reading
Being able to influence people is arguably the ultimate leadership behaviour. You can’t be a leader if you don’t influence others; how long you stay a leader may well depend on the methods you use. The use of data in schools can be a bludgeoning experience or an enlightening one. If the purpose of data focuses on accountability it tends to be the former and as it tends towards learning the later. Continue reading