It's so important for teachers to understand the implications of Cognitive Load Theory & the limitations of working memory for their students. But it's just as important for them to understand the importance of those things for themselves... A🧵
Warning! @RuddickRichard's graphic novel Padlet has just been updated. It's absolutely full of amazing recommendations for KS1 and KS2. These really are the books that your classroom needs! The link can be found here: padlet.com/rruddick9zra/grap…
Not sure who needs to hear this today (probably me!) Don’t give up. Take a rest. Reset. Pause. Reconnect. Breathe. But don’t give up. 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 We need you and in time, you’ll look back at the mountain you’ve climbed. @WomenEdScotland#WomenEdWednesday
Thank you @BishopPMcKinney for celebrating with us and making this a memorable occasion full of joy and spirt for all of us in the St Patrick's Community. Thank you to all who joined us. @OLOLCatholicMAT
A truly joyful Mass to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the current St Patrick’s School, The Meadows, Nottingham. The children sang & participated so well, & there were two excellent altar servers. Thank you to the Head, staff & pupils for making all their guests so welcome!
"There is a difference between being valued and feeling valued, and the first part doesn't matter without the second."
3 Ideas on How to Build on the Passions and Strengths of Each Learner buff.ly/3QfixIW
Overheard two mums in the hairdressers talking about their kids’ experience of maths. Then this:
“I remember in school being asked 3x4. I wasn’t thinking about 3x4, I was thinking everyone is looking at me. I still remember that.”
Maths anxiety is real.
🚨 Saying that OCD is just about being "clean and orderly" is a misrepresentation of a very complex condition.
For #OCDAwarenessWeek, share this post so that people get the facts 👇
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ALT A blue background with the outline of a person's face on it. Title reads: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Rethink Mental Illness logo bottom right.