The last post (I think…) – What Ed Said
The first post on this blog was written in 2009. It was titled ‘Disturbing the Calm’, a concept which underpinned my vision and my work long past the original context. Despite the obsta…| What Ed Said
The first post on this blog was written in 2009. It was titled ‘Disturbing the Calm’, a concept which underpinned my vision and my work long past the original context. Despite the obsta…| What Ed Said
In my coaching with Z, it’s interesting for me to notice the interplay between the three layers; our coaching conversations, the meetings she leads for teams of teachers in her school, and th…| What Ed Said
Prior to returning to school after the longest lockdown, we came together as a staff for dialogue and decision making about what matters to us in the transition back to face-to-face learning. We ex…| What Ed Said
What’s your current reality? Where would you place yourself on a scale of 1-10? What’s already going well? What might take you up a notch or two? So what? This is a coaching tool that w…| What Ed Said
Coaching provides a quiet space to think aloud, without the peripheral noise usually going on in one’s head. In my up-skilling session with Di, I notice the familiar elements of coaching prac…| What Ed Said
Here are some thoughts from a recent PYP Evidencing Learning workshop, supporting teachers to shift from a traditional model of ‘Pre test – Teach stuff – Post test’ to a m…| What Ed Said
“School culture is a manifestation of the relationships, beliefs and values of a learning community. It shapes the ways members act and interact, and expresses the principles and values that underp…| What Ed Said
I used to think being ‘assessment capable’ just implied things like setting tests, planning summative tasks, grading and giving feedback. A thought provoking conversation the other day…| What Ed Said
We used to plan all the learning experiences in advance. If the entire unit is planned out in detail, where are the opportunities for learners to drive the inquiry? How do they take ownership of th…| What Ed Said
To the teacher who is struggling with personal, health or family issues, while showing a brave face on Zoom for remote teaching, you are seen. To the teacher valiantly dividing attention between th…| What Ed Said
