I first saw the ‘head, heart, hand’ approach used when I was a student. At the time it was mostly used in relation to developing ecoliteracy and to encourage people to make ecologically sustainable choices. It has re-emerged in a number of guises since then, in forest school, in mindfulness and as a way to […]
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The other day, I was chatting with a fellow teacher online who was all for Edtech over classical teaching. I am a big fan of Edtech but I disagreed with him on making video games part of a learning curriculum in school. Continue reading “Should video games become a part of school curriculum?”
The following outlines various techniques I use when teaching to enhance or change discussion-based activities. I’ll update it as necessary. I’ve had a number of students say they enjoy my classes in part because they never know what we’ll be doing that day! 1. Bring out the maps. Have students draw maps and discuss their […]
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As Told By Helen
Professional development, chosen by the educator through deep personal reflection, is one of the most authentic and effective methods of improving practice. The posts on this site about teaching, learning, sports, school, and life are written to start a conversation that leads to growth. And sometimes, I will just take some of those amazing situations we experience in school and try to tell our story.
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