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3 ways to encourage curiosity in the classroom
These practical steps will help make learners more curious, says Jamie Thom, a teacher educator in Scotland
General
11 September 2023
What poetry told us about student teachers’ inner world
When student teachers were asked to use poetry to reflect on the end of their course, it showed the ‘rollercoaster of emotions’ they go on
General
6 July 2023
5 phrases to support your behaviour management
There’s a lot more to managing behaviour than the words you use, but some small language tweaks can make you feel more confident, says Jamie Thom
General
25 May 2023
Why teachers absolutely should smile before Christmas
Don’t fall into the trap of thinking that smiling to pupils undermines your assertiveness as a teacher, says Jamie Thom
General
7 September 2022
Should a teacher ever say sorry?
Teachers should model courteous behaviour – but they should never apologise for their lessons, argues Jamie Thom
General
5 April 2022
3 teacher phrases I must stop using
Scottish teacher Jamie Thom has made it his mission in 2022 to stop saying these pointless phrases in the classroom
General
1 March 2022
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