They Behave For Me Back to school!
Sep 6, 2024
Join Adam and Amy as they humorously reflect on summer adventures and the challenges of parenting. They tackle the serious issue of educational disparities worsened by the pandemic and debate the merits of nutrition in schools. Navigating workplace bullying and promoting staff welfare also take center stage, alongside strategies for fostering an inclusive learning environment. With engaging anecdotes, they explore the need for hands-on learning and the vital role of positive relationships in education.
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Chocolate Cake Fractions
- Craig Barton used a chocolate cake to teach fractions.
- Students only remembered the cake, not the fraction concept.
Connecting Science to Life
- Connect science to real life, but avoid excessive distractions.
- Set a scene and build connections later in practice.
The Disadvantage Gap
- Disadvantaged students, often identified as those eligible for free school meals, consistently underperform academically.
- This achievement gap is a key indicator of our education system's effectiveness.