Earth’s Layers Through Numeracy: An Experimental Class.
Recently I wanted to try something a little different for my students. It was a risk, but I wanted to try it. I wanted to put what I had learned …
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Factors Affecting Students
I’ve come to believe there is a cause for every behaviour be it positive or negative. If we focus for a moment on the negative behaviour, the suggestion is when …
I am your Teacher
Dear Students I understand your teenage years are the most tumultuous you may ever go through. Your bodies are changing, your brains are hardwired to take risks and push boundaries, …
The Hall of Inspiration – A Student Motivational Strategy
Everyone suffers motivation failure some times. Its part of being human. I have a scale in my office where each day I place a little magnetic tile that reminds …
Do We Have an Impact on the World?
One lesson, a Year 8 student asked me if a single person can really have an impact on the world. This is how the conversation went. Student. Sir, Do we …
Hands-On History through Science
Originally posted 18 Feb 2016 One of the things I enjoy is getting hands-on with history. I love visiting places and trying to get a sense of what has come …
Opening new possibilities for Australia’s STEM teachers
Science and mathematics teachers from all over Australia gathered in Canberra over the recent school holidays to boost their knowledge and teaching practices in new and creative ways during …
Thoughts from CMDR Hadfield
The following thought is inspired by and adapted from a talk given by Astronaut CMDR Hadfield when asked for advice on how Australian students can achieve their dreams – …
Success in the Exploratorium
Over the past few months I have been taking students into the Exploratorium in a very controlled way for specific reasons to do specific things. Yesterday I finally had an …
Thoughts on Science Education
I’ve been racking my brain of recent trying to work out how to break through the Teacher-Led paradigm of teaching that I find myself in. Don’t get me wrong there …