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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
The times when teachers absolutely should be selfish
‘Selflessness’ can be an infuriating and damaging concept when applied to teaching, says Jamie Thom
General
14 November 2021
5 ways to increase participation in quiet classrooms
Many classes seem quieter than normal since the Covid pandemic began, but Jamie Thom has tips on how to help pupils open up
General
24 October 2021
When teachers should say ‘no’ - and how to do it
Learning to say no is critical in a demanding profession like teaching, so Jamie Thom has come up with five tips on how it’s done
General
10 October 2021
A brief survival guide for teachers with small children
Jamie Thom has five golden rules for the often impossible-seeming task of thriving as both a teacher and a parent of young children
General
1 October 2021
Why minimalist teaching can achieve maximum results
After deciding to declutter his life during lockdown, Jamie Thom now wants to apply ‘minimalism’ to his teaching, arguing that it can not only improve teachers’ wellbeing but also student engagement
General
27 August 2021
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