Kelly Fairbairn

Bloom said that Shakespeare shaped the modern mind. This stunning clip shows once again that Shakespeare said it better than anyone, and the distance of time only makes the achievement more astonishing.

Umberto Eco, who owned 50,000 books, had this to say about home libraries: “It is foolish to think that you have to read all the books you buy, as it is foolish to criticize those who buy more books than they will ever be able to read. It would be like saying that you should use all the cutlery or glasses or screwdrivers or drill bits you bought before buying new ones. “There are things in life that we need to always have plenty of supplies, even if we will only use a small portion. “If, for example, we consider books as medicine, we understand that it is good to have many at home rather than a few: when you want to feel better, then you go to the ‘medicine closet’ and choose a book. Not a random one, but the right book for that moment. That’s why you should always have a nutrition choice! “Those who buy only one book, read only that one and then get rid of it. They simply apply the consumer mentality to books, that is, they consider them a consumer product, a good. Those who love books know that a book is anything but a commodity.”

Exciting book post in school this morning. A copy for each member of our Teaching and Learning Improvement group. @BruceNextLevel

Do it!

I started reading this series when I was about 17. I’ve loved reading this final instalment but feel sad that it’s ended. This one is definitely not a children’s book - very dark and an acknowledgement that his original readers have grown up

I’m halfway through and torn between wanting to know how it ends and not wanting it to end

Fantastic day yesterday with our last Goblin challenge with pupils from @EyemouthPrimary @JimClarkTrust @greenpower_team @SBCEducation1 @STEMScotBorders

The Power Up Your Leadership of Teaching and Learning Conference is taking place on Friday 9th May in Edinburgh. Tickets are selling fast but there are still spaces available. Full details here: nextleveleducational.com/events/power-u…

Power Up Your Questioning webinar, Thursday 8th May, 4:15 - 5:15pm GMT. Full details here: nextleveleducational.com/events/power-u… Don’t miss out!

@goodreads The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

What book would you love to see adapted for screen?

@Bruce_NextLevel @KateJones_teach @JohnCattEd It’s next on my pile

Have you got @KateJones_teach’s latest book, Feedback, yet? If not - get it! It’s a belter ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Power Up Your Questioning by Bruce Robertson is as close to an instructional manual for improving your teaching as you’ll get. Another great read @Bruce_NextLevel 😊

@Bruce_NextLevel Enjoy 😊

researchED Scandinavia, here I come! Really looking forward to delivering my Power Up Your Pedagogy session tomorrow, with a focus on questioning 😊 #rEDScan25

Become a questioning expert with Bruce Robertson’s new book ‘Power Up Your Questioning’. This essential guide will take teachers through every aspect of questioning in the classroom and how to use it to improve your students' learning. Out today! ow.ly/5wI250V5s4R #Pedagogy

Tickets have been selling thick and fast today but there are still a few places available 😊 If you’re interested in attending the pedagogy conference next Friday, please get in touch soon: admin@nextleveleducational.com

@Turning_Pages7 On my Tbr. Just read The Vegetarian and thought it was excellent

Twelve “delightfully dark miniatures”. You like it Darker is 👌

If you’re interested in the Power Up Your Pedagogy Conference in Edinburgh on Friday 28th February, you can book tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/124630522547… Alternatively, email: admin@nextleveleducational.com Tickets include lunch and a signed copy of Power Up Your Questioning 😊

You rarely get an opportunity to work as guidance at such an amazing school with lovely hardworking kids, an amazingly supportive staff and a dedication to high quality teaching! Truly special! myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/scott…