Teachers are heroes. You've heard that many times. Joseph Campbell theorized in "The Hero with a Thousand Faces" that a hero's journey is a universal story that applies to all people, including teachers. Let's explore how the journey of a teacher compares to the hero's journey, using practical ...
7 Teaching Skills from “To Sir With Love”
7 Teaching Skills from "To Sir With Love" Have you watched the movie "To Sir With Love"? It is the best movie about teaching that you will ever watch. It is a classic movie about Mark Thackeray (Sidney Poitier), who takes a job in London’s tough East End to make ends meet while ...
Why Storyboarding Your Curriculum Is Important
Two guys with a mustache have to run and jump to defeat the enemies. Not so exciting right? Let me rephrase it: Strange creatures have been appearing in the sewers of New York. Mario and Luigi, two Italian plumbers, are sent down to investigate. Isn't it more ...
3 Reasons Why Your Subject Does Not Matter
Teachers, your subject is almost irrelevant to your profession, and the content of your lessons is the least important part of your teaching. To prepare our students for their life-long learning journey, we should focus on their understanding, on pedagogy, put their curriculum aside, and ...
Why Teachers Must Own Their Classrooms
Does your school nurture dreams? Does it encourage risk-taking and promote innovation? Chances are it is probably not the case, yet. A positive school culture is often a chimera everyone talks about, but few know how to materialize. In this series of posts, we won’t be looking at ...
