Thursday 27 January 2011

Making mistakes

Taking risks and making mistakes which you learn from is a big part of my classroom. Creating an atmosphere where children are prepared to participate and make mistakes is the bread and butter of the job.

This article clearly displays why we should let children learn from their mistakes.

Thursday 13 January 2011

Changing Education Paradigms

Ken Robinson talks as the fabulous RSA graphic is drawn. I'd love to be able to do this, what a skill.

Ken's topics range from ADHD to SATs, to the Factory model of education and standardisation and it is great food for thought.