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In Times of Crisis Self-Care is More Important Than Ever esheninger.blogspot.com/2020/03/in-tim… #edchat #edutwitter #suptchat #education #covid19 #remotelearning #virtuallearning #distancelearning

As a kiwi who returned home recently I can identify with the feelings expressed in this article. Perhaps it’s time time for, ‘Team of Six Million’ kōrero and to have some compassion for those trying to get home?stuff.co.nz/travel/3004129…

@JudithCollinsMP And your government did what….?

This Government has more spin than a washing machine.

@VisibleLearning Even more important might be learning experiences worthy of engagement? I can well see this information being misused , ‘ you child just needs to show more grit.’ Isn’t anything below .4 of questionable value?

According to the latest research, grit has an effect size of 0.30, meaning it's likely to have a positive impact on achievement. Learn more: ow.ly/TtFM50Ff3zL #MetaXMonday #WeAreVL

@maurieabraham I am from decile IB and I think I did ok. I have five brothers who went to the same school , all are ‘successful’

You'll be fine i.stuff.co.nz/opinion/125333…

@DavidThew12 @TeacherTapp @SJBarnes81 It would cure me ever wanting to be in your class as well!

@SJBarnes81 @TeacherTapp My rule is if a pen explodes because of fiddling, the pupil is not allowed to go out to wash their hands and the rest of the class can laugh. Cures fiddling very swiftly!

@VisibleLearning It was all reading well until the words “Good learner…” were used. There are so many more effective ways to describe successful learners without using such behavioural language.

"As staff & students have learned more about visible learning and have been able to apply it through the year, #teachers are able to be more clear in their instruction & #students are able to tell what a good learner looks like." #VisibleLearning #WeAreVL ow.ly/jPu250EZBDF

@smithsmm In 2021 I believe we may have realized there are many more effective and empowering strategies to enhance transition. If testing is the answer perhaps the question is not really about transition?

I want end of primary assessment to be an honest appraisal of where children are so that it helps 2ndry schools plan for transition and they hit the ground running and don’t lose momentum. Should there be testing? Yes! To get to honest however we need to remove the high-stakes.

Both this reading and that included of Alfie Kohn are well worth the read.

@dwenmoth This is my second reading of the day that highlights the blindingly obvious and yet so oft ignored, we should be focused on the learner and learning and trying to enhance one and empower the other. Thanks Derek.

Instruction vs Iearning how the language we use can be important as we attempt to shift our focus to the learner. futuremakers.nz/2021/05/15/ins…

@dwenmoth @michaelbhorn Is the job of schools to ‘produce students to...’ or ‘empower and enable’? The 5 strategies suggested in this article are debatable. I suspect many schools & educators would look at them & say ‘doing that’ and yet be nowhere near the ideal. And SMART goals really aren’t smart!

"The goal of school should be to produce students who can maximize their potential, build their passions, participate civically in a democracy, contribute meaningfully to the world, and understand that people can see things differently.” @michaelbhorn christenseninstitute.org/blog/whats-the…

Really worthwhile read in this semi post covid era

@schoolsworks @GuyClaxton Great challenge to a recent post from Dylan William

For those in mid-year reflective mood, here's a thought piece from @GuyClaxton on teaching myths: tes.com/news/teachers-…

To comply with class-size limits, Scottish primary schools can create mixed-age classes creating a natural experiment showing that mixed age classes are beneficial, though, this might be caused by more effective teachers being assigned to the mixed groups: bit.ly/3mpVAlV

A provocative read... thepsychologist.bps.org.uk/how-and-why-cl…

What sorts of roles and skills are we preparing our young people for to contribute to and extend upon projects like this?

@NZedAUS Being a life time Labour voter I am keen to see our current leader’s legacy being connected to reduction in violence in society, reduction in suicide, reduction in child poverty, increase in affordable housing, ... & yes I acknowledge her exceptional leadership in crisis