Since 2006 when I first became a head of department, through 4 years as a HOD and 5 as an assistant head, to my previous and current roles supporting trainee teachers, I have observed literally hundreds of lessons, often alongside other colleagues: heads of department, fellow senior leaders, ITT mentors and tutors. In that time, … Continue reading Stop telling teachers to talk less! The bad advice series #1: ‘Reduce the amount of teacher talk’.
