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Subtle Prejudices In The Classroom

Some barriers teachers of colour face when teaching in English schools

Dec 19, 2024

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Dec 19, 2024

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Adapting Homework To Fit How Students Learn Best

How homework or the lack of it can help students think and learn better

Jan 4

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Jan 4

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Shining a Spotlight On Different Types Of Student Progress

Thoughts on some different ways progress can be made by secondary school students

Jan 7

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Jan 7

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Staying In The Moment: Strategies For Online Teachers

Some ways your mental presence in an online space can help learners progress well

Dec 9, 2024

Staying In The Moment: Strategies For Online Teachers

Dec 9, 2024

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Little Things In My Life That Gave Me Confidence And Hope

Care and support that helped me move forward towards my goals

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Some Ways To Launch Yourself Into a Successful Tutoring Business

How to overcome the fear of failing through good planning

2d ago

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My Homes Have Always Been More Than Just Shelters

How the different places I’ve lived in have given me comfort when I needed it

May 11

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May 11

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The Myth Of Good Teachers And Bad Teachers

How schools’ and parents’ obsessions with pigeonholing teachers drove me away from teaching in a school

May 9

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Helping Students With Special Needs To Learn Well

Some ways I used to help learners who had learning issues to improve their learning

May 8

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May 8

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Supporting Timid Students To Learn Well

How I worked with a student to build self-confidence and resilience

May 5

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May 5

Debbie Thompson

Debbie Thompson

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I like to write about topics in education, health, coding, and cognitive skills. I enjoy teaching, learning and working hard on staying fit and healthy.

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