Foster creativity with flow What is flow? Sometimes referred to as ‘being in the zone’ or ‘in the moment’, flow was first discussed as a ‘peak experience’ by Maslow in 1964 but was later developed by Csikszentmihalyi in the 1970’s. According to Csikszentmihalyi (2014, p.24) flow ‘is a deeply involving and enjoyable experience that has been …
Category: Inside the Classroom
What drives Professional Development at your school?
I had a ‘ah-ha’ moment last year about PD and appraisals whilst studying and I want to share it with you.
What was that?
After planning 2020 and then planning 2020 again when COVID hit, Semester 2 was still full of excuses.
Teaching outside my comfort zone in Term 2
After 11 years at the same school, an overseas holiday that was cut short and a death in the family, I started a term contract at a co-educational secondary college in the midst of a pandemic. Solid plan Miss Cornelius. Having survived the term, here is a snapshot of what I learnt.
Dignified images
Fighting was a cause? Posting images on social media? Post with integrity by upholding the dignity of those pictured and by calling out those who don’t.
Texts At Home Bingo
Encourage students to view a range of texts at home, while engaging with parents and caregivers and developing the General Capabilities.
Support with online learning from AITSL during COVID-19
I have always been a sucker for the resources and advice available on the AITSL website and during these strange times, the love continues. Read below for a quick guide as to what is available.
Isolation Bingo for Teachers
I created a teacher edition of Isolation Bingo to spread cheer and to help teachers realise that they are kicking goals every day.
Go online with this Assessment for Stage 2 Essential English
So… teaching right now is harder than ever. Teaching Stage 2 Essential English? Make it painless for everyone with this assessment focuses on social media.
But why? How Short Cycle Learning Intentions can help you explain it
Why you’re doing something within a lesson might make sense to you but does it make sense to your students?