They Behave For Me What's your teaching new year's resolution and should your lessons be fun?
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Jan 10, 2025 The hosts kick off with personal anecdotes, including holiday chaos and a challenging medical experience. They dive into the balance of fun and seriousness in lessons, discussing effective strategies to engage students outside traditional methods. There's a heartfelt critique of the emphasis on core subjects at the expense of creativity and the importance of safeguarding in education. They also share humorous resolutions for the new year aimed at enhancing classroom dynamics while reducing stress for educators.
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Tequila Time
- Adam Boxer mentions his tequila consumption during the podcast recording.
- He jokes about it being "dry January" and anticipates criticism from friends.
Focus on Effective Teaching, Not Fun
- Focus on teaching effectively to create a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction, rather than superficial fun.
- Prioritize ambitious curriculum and positive school culture over entertaining lessons.
Ofsted Inspection Changes
- Ofsted is changing its inspection protocols to allow pausing inspections for schools with addressable safeguarding issues.
- Ofsted chief, Martin Oliver, defends the HMI involved in Ruth Perry's inspection, highlighting systemic issues.