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‘4 things I’ve learned from pupils’ lockdown writing’
In lockdown, Jamie Thom has ‘never felt like less of a teacher’ – but inspirational writing by students has given him fresh enthusiasm
30 May 2020
Can you be too quiet to teach?
Quiet teachers should not be told to talk louder. Instead, their style and its benefits – especially what it offers to quiet students – should be embraced
7 March 2020
Being an introvert at school is a good thing
Silence in class used to be the norm, but amid the bustle of group-focused lessons and the inescapable noise of our electronic lives, it is becoming ever harder to find some quiet time to reflect. Jamie Thom writes in praise of introversion in school – both for teachers and for students
21 February 2020
The secret to great teaching? Keep it simple
When teachers put simplicity at the heart of their teaching style, everyone benefits, Jo Facer tells Jamie Thom
12 February 2020
Burns’ poetry should be an ‘essential part’ of school
As Robert Burns’ birthday is celebrated today, English teacher Jamie Thom says his poetry ‘a wonderful thing to give young people’
25 January 2020
Curriculum for Excellence fails to live up to its name
While Curriculum for Excellence should be lauded for its emphasis on holistic education and its willingness to trust teachers’ professional judgement, there is still a way to go before it can truly live up to its name, argues Jamie Thom
10 January 2020
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