Nature is magic. People have long recognized the physical and mental benefits of spending time outdoors, but as the world grows more urbanized, many find themselves increasingly sedentary and indoors, disconnected from green spaces and nature. Although I have always loved being outdoors, living in city apartments has not given...
Why teachers should make circle time a regular part of their practice (and how to go about it)
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rachhodson90
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Although I remember ‘circle times’ from when I was at primary school, in my ten years as a classroom teacher, it is not something I’ve experienced as common practice, especially in British Curriculum schools. It may be a practice used more in American schools which draw inspiration from the Talking...
Perhaps we need to focus less on ‘infinite growth‘ and more on ‘thriving‘. In the summer, the Economist ran a special report on ‘Schooling’s Stagnation’. Two articles stood out to me with the following titles: 1. Schools in rich countries are making poor progress and 2. Efforts to teach character...