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2023 July 21 Friday 16:03

Whilst reading a random article about advice to teachers' pedagogy, was prompted to think further of one aspect. Other that the "tick-box exercise" that is satisfaction to ofsted (school review), is there a benefit for pupils to demonstrate that "they know that they know", immediately during lesson? For "low-level" factual recall perhaps, but there would seem to be a danger of complacency. Didactic explanation, quick 'afl then a few questions after a model answer is discussed. Management may be satisfied, but the pace leaves a sour taste to the subject matter expert.

Summer holidays began with public street full of noisy children, teachers disappeared, parents in discussion about how to survive...

In truth, a bit unsure what to do this summer. Rest, of course. In the absence of local friends, supportive family,...Not going to complain; it was some amusement to read an internet search query result for: "how teachers enjoy summer holiday"(!) :)

Good and bad

2023 July 22 Saturday 17:15

Consequent to yesterday's review of ideas to begin the holiday, began with thoughts about the year behind:

Good
Greater pedagogical subject knowledge achieved which is expected to beneficial more in the medium term due to some changes in personal circumstances
Continued enjoyment of collegiate environment to work in overall (see below>
Bad
Relatively weak interpersonal skills with peers; others progress, q.e.d
Whilst able to achieve strong relationships with learners, management appear unconvinced, indicative of weakness to inspire confidence. Without close suuport don&apost know how to surpass this weakness

Thus, whilst the all important rest will occur, some time to be devoted for thoughts about methods of personal development. Fundamental problem: unable to seek help.

The mastodon in the room

2023 July 31 Monday 21:50

It was a surprise to read (via social media of course) about announcement by bbc of existence within fediverse. Sensible decision not to open their server to the public to create accounts, but more of a "read-only" communication channel for their own content (e.g. ‘research and development’).

A potential problem will be bbc as a "gateway" to a toxic fediverse of un-moderated content, a natural and obvious high risk for children. We shall see...