tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3019828684971971203.comments2024-03-14T02:53:31.171+00:00Tom Bennett's School ReportTom Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03211959016018081924noreply@blogger.comBlogger1308125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3019828684971971203.post-19303786768308410652020-05-24T00:01:45.190+01:002020-05-24T00:01:45.190+01:00Thank you Tom for this report. Realistic and sensi...Thank you Tom for this report. Realistic and sensible advice for leadership in their plans to reopen schools.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04969524445927517332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3019828684971971203.post-45214105561342567872020-05-22T10:11:27.503+01:002020-05-22T10:11:27.503+01:00GreatGreatstephan braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02346769792985882648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3019828684971971203.post-31314999757928067422020-04-01T20:28:44.094+01:002020-04-01T20:28:44.094+01:00Couldn't agree more. Been there. It was a hell...Couldn't agree more. Been there. It was a hellhole! I wish the inclusion rooms became mandatory in educational institutions.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13092211316987067656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3019828684971971203.post-12351980466854790772018-06-07T01:29:25.748+01:002018-06-07T01:29:25.748+01:00As a secondary school teacher in Aotearoa NZ durin...As a secondary school teacher in Aotearoa NZ during the 1990's I was always interested in the nexus between research and practice. Integrating research activities into classroom teaching whilst teaching full time was difficult, especially when the local academic institutions' deadlines didn't always accommodate the routine pressure points that cycle through the school year. An ecological shift is needed across pre-school, primary, secondary and tertiary institutions.JABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13347687135211169291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3019828684971971203.post-61649799356068929062018-03-29T16:05:45.233+01:002018-03-29T16:05:45.233+01:00This is excellent, Tom.
I particularly liked the ...This is excellent, Tom. <br />I particularly liked the # "Evidence doesn't obliterate professionalism it liberates it." You are hearing the same reactions we have heard in EBTN.<br />You are also right to warn about top-down application of evidence. Teachers must liberate themselves by knowing about and acting on the evidence. To wait for instructions will simply lead to control.<br />At EBTN we have been attempting a slightly different job to ResearchED: we simply want to compile a one-stop shop where teachers can look to find 'what works' without, as you rightly point out, having to read the research themselves.<br />Mike Bellhttp://ebtn.org.uk/evidence-based-teaching/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3019828684971971203.post-50402315491070399692018-03-29T13:48:01.878+01:002018-03-29T13:48:01.878+01:00. I might add here that, for instance, provision f.... I might add here that, for instance, provision for blind children in any kind of education wasn't made compulsory until ten years after it was made so for the able-sighted. <a href="http://www.fairmontschools.com/2018/03/16/5-key-differences-between-private-vs-public-schools-in-orange-county/" rel="nofollow">Difference Between Private and Public School Educations In Orange CountyEducation</a><br /><br />jhonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08258690520992269231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3019828684971971203.post-49736182342400222872018-03-29T12:39:04.640+01:002018-03-29T12:39:04.640+01:00but many others, particularly state schools, admit... but many others, particularly state schools, admit few if any international students. International students are usually only eligible for the more selective private schools. <a href="http://www.fairmontschools.com/2018/03/21/importance-of-parent-involvement-in-early-childhood-education/" rel="nofollow">Importance Of Parent Involvement In Early Childhood Education</a><br />jhonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08258690520992269231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3019828684971971203.post-49664907491972699912018-03-20T15:48:59.263+00:002018-03-20T15:48:59.263+00:00Enjoyed this, Tom - thanks. Look forward to seeing...Enjoyed this, Tom - thanks. Look forward to seeing you again at #ResearchEd Blackpool at the weekend.Jill Berryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07968197362738941523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3019828684971971203.post-84945302733263141502018-03-16T21:27:30.969+00:002018-03-16T21:27:30.969+00:00Thank you as a teacher and special needs mum... I ...Thank you as a teacher and special needs mum... I see this one size fits all approach and often this doesn't help but make things worse for all children.<br />Each child should be recognised as an individual and all children should be held to a high standard of behaviour/ morals and ethics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3019828684971971203.post-37506968386488008612018-03-05T14:27:31.071+00:002018-03-05T14:27:31.071+00:00Whilst we agree on Bennett on his behaviour outloo...Whilst we agree on Bennett on his behaviour outlook we feel that he has let his personal beliefs on Kens creative learning approach miss the point on using the curriculum to enrich learning for all children. <br />A child needs to be engaged to participate and ultimately take ownership of their own education. There is a need for parents alongside their children to understand why and what is taught in schools so they can relate it to their world. Extending and enriching their knowledge can promote creativity but restricting GCSE choices to the core subjects can switch kids off if they can't see the relevance.<br />The curriculam should be designed in response to an unpredictable evolving world in order to better equip children for their future. Heidi Hayes discusses a need for students to channel their creativity into creating technology,apps and websites and using different media such as podcasts and paddlet to engage kids and get them involved their learning rather than outdated book reports and essays.A focus of issues in the world around them and how to find solutions to environmental problems will develop problem solving skills.The educational paradigm needs to be evolving away from Gove's traditionalist views and embracing learner focused education as in the Finnish system where they are developing phenomena learning as a solution to a curriculum <br />that needs updating as Damian Hinds is proposing,he endorses digital skills in order for students to succeed in a future workforce. Perhaps lessons can be learned from Sugar Mitra and Sal Khan instead of dismissing their ideas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3019828684971971203.post-1735965595392248252018-03-05T14:26:31.786+00:002018-03-05T14:26:31.786+00:00We agree that children need structure to their lea...We agree that children need structure to their learning and that they may not always be able to make the best judgements as to the importance of their education. As teachers we are there to facilitate and challenge children's abilities to achieve.<br />However Ken Robinson has a point that children will be more engaged in their learning if they feel they have a sense of ownership. Sir Ken states that 'Most children never get to explore the full range of their abilities, as the education system stifles the individual's talents and abilities, killing their motivation to learn'. This is supported by Wrigley's (2014) research into Finland's national curriculum involving age and stage in cognitive development and interests as well as emphasis on creativity and experience. They do not depend on an educational straight jacket. This results into one of the highest achieving counties in the PISA.Sarah Olson and Stacey Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3019828684971971203.post-49952864774385561712017-12-24T10:47:31.947+00:002017-12-24T10:47:31.947+00:00I enjoyed reading this but am genuinely conflicted...I enjoyed reading this but am genuinely conflicted about it. <br /><br />I agree totally that teaching is wonderful but I am coming to the view that teaching is theoretically wonderful, while in practice it is horrible. I too enjoyed interacting with students and get genuine pleasure and satisfaction from setting them learn and achieve. <br /><br />However, I worry that if we all carry on doing the best job possible despite all of the obstacles and to the detriment of poor own wellbeing, the situation will continue to deteriorate and good teachers will leave to do something in which they are properly rewarded and appreciated and given the time to do the job properly. <br /><br />I write this with no hope of things improving as the obvious solutions are politically impossible (in a country where people care so little about others when it comes to casting their vote). Adam Jacobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905219541348415671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3019828684971971203.post-88701384143456810842017-12-02T00:05:53.445+00:002017-12-02T00:05:53.445+00:00Not sure I follow here. Good quality research wit...Not sure I follow here. Good quality research with clear methodology which has been thoroughly read and understood is easily used. The issue is that little research meets this criteria.<br /><br />I find the TA example interesting. To my understanding the research is limited but of high quality. The main piece being the DISS report by p Blatchford, have you read this? It is not a RCT but a longitudinal observational study which argue persuasively that TA interactions with students differ from Teacher interactions. Often this leads to alternative rather then additional support. This should have lead to a serious rethink on how we use support. As I understand most of Blatchford's follow up work is on alternatives such as Response to intervention and ideas on how to utilise,train and direct TAs. The conclusion to reduce support to save costs can be justified in this context (especially if we consider alternative reductions) even if the idea of teaching my classes without them is personally worrying. (31 16-19 students all but two with EHCPs).<br /><br />Not sure that was a great example except how we are all vulnerable to places personal experience over evidence.Michael Pyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580694024166819537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3019828684971971203.post-21211650676575576252017-10-14T14:00:08.541+01:002017-10-14T14:00:08.541+01:00I think your sickeningly sweet, startlingly sycoph...I think your sickeningly sweet, startlingly sycophantic and sanguine review of this school has given me diabetes. Is this some kind of paid sponsorship?! Or did they make a "donation" to a charity of your choosing. The "M. Yself" fund for poverty relief, perhaps? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3019828684971971203.post-48014337983600635152017-10-03T20:04:46.412+01:002017-10-03T20:04:46.412+01:00Excellent, plain-speaking advice. 30 years ago tra...Excellent, plain-speaking advice. 30 years ago trainees were often told to operate in 'Don't smile 'til Christmas'mode. Thankfully we have moved on: this blog should be a first port of call now for anyone thinking of entering the profession, or maybe struggling with certain aspects of their classroom management - or the leader seeking to further stimulate or enhance the behavioural climate of their school. Spot on! Philip Garnerhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Philip_Garner2noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3019828684971971203.post-55125259942286585212017-10-03T09:38:57.500+01:002017-10-03T09:38:57.500+01:00First time I've felt really comfortable with y...First time I've felt really comfortable with your take on behaviour, SEND and vulnerable pupils.<br />Barney Angliss @aspiedelazouchBarney Anglisshttps://twitter.com/AspieDeLaZouchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3019828684971971203.post-43479918449701563542017-08-23T12:10:49.593+01:002017-08-23T12:10:49.593+01:00Looking forward to seeing you there too, thanks fo...Looking forward to seeing you there too, thanks for the comment <br /><br />TomTom Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03211959016018081924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3019828684971971203.post-88842595712503381432017-08-23T12:10:19.963+01:002017-08-23T12:10:19.963+01:00Also very much looking forward to it too- see you ...Also very much looking forward to it too- see you there! TomTom Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03211959016018081924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3019828684971971203.post-56968116462695508652017-08-23T00:17:12.232+01:002017-08-23T00:17:12.232+01:00Anyone interested in cutting down the efforts of t...Anyone interested in cutting down the efforts of those involved with ResearchEd, should start their own organization. Whining and whinging aside, I feel strongly that actions speak louder than words (or complaints as the case may be here). It seems interesting that the more success ResearchEd breeds, the daggers come out. In response to that, I welcome any and all to begin their own campaigns, and wish them the best with their endeavours. <br />In the meantime, I have a plane ticket to book. ResearchEd T.O. is coming this November, and I, for one, will be there with bells on.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395155925532888878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3019828684971971203.post-44641990410787377842017-08-21T13:50:31.725+01:002017-08-21T13:50:31.725+01:00Very much looking forward to researchED's visi...Very much looking forward to researchED's visit to Toronto this November. My sincere hope is that it will be packed to the rafters with Senior Administration. :)R Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07838033266518357453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3019828684971971203.post-3023760933575928462017-07-29T23:20:24.772+01:002017-07-29T23:20:24.772+01:00"Hugging them into poverty" love that. Y..."Hugging them into poverty" love that. You stress the obvious - it is a shame you have to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3019828684971971203.post-29862274914333154012017-07-22T09:50:38.330+01:002017-07-22T09:50:38.330+01:00Hi Tom
Wondering if my last message got through re...Hi Tom<br />Wondering if my last message got through regarding reducing face-to-face time?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126298713053078064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3019828684971971203.post-41712092091761985022017-07-21T14:50:22.605+01:002017-07-21T14:50:22.605+01:00Some really interesting comments here Tom, but the... Some really interesting comments here Tom, but the problem you see is that there is now so much curriculum that engagement in it must be checked for understanding, and the only way to do that is to mark/evaluate, and then probably most importantly to check that the feedback given has actually done anything to improve issues in understanding. You're right, opportunity cost is all important, but avoiding marking is not really the right approach. What might be more relevant could be the pragmatic splitting time between face-to-face teaching and evaluation? But our school is brave enough to create such a space? Not presently.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126298713053078064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3019828684971971203.post-35978212444625638692017-07-19T23:20:56.943+01:002017-07-19T23:20:56.943+01:00We are always made to feel guilty with the 'ev...We are always made to feel guilty with the 'evidence shows quality feedback is the most important factor in a child's progress.' What is the actual evidence?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05134965757642218480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3019828684971971203.post-62615634109563547962017-07-17T18:01:13.337+01:002017-07-17T18:01:13.337+01:00Is that most instructive research is of this "...Is that most instructive research is of this "quality". It appears that its exclusive reason for existing is to keep instructive scientists in an occupation. . Ram Tamhttps://smiletutor.sg/ip-tuition/noreply@blogger.com