Category Archives: teaching journal

Mmm, an interesting one that, a few things come to mind but I’ll go with this comment a colleague made when she observed my classes last term- During the Teacher-Student phase of the lesson I tend to pick the same … Continue reading →

I’m not averse to technology in the classroom, think I use my iPad in class more than my board pen. Not only do I upload the lesson plan and homework at the end of every lesson but there’s always something … Continue reading →

Wandering about twitter the other day I cam across this fantastic idea from @teachthought and I thought it would be just the thing to kick start some reflective thinking this term. Then I went back to work and my feet haven’t hit the floor … Continue reading →

Every year I ask myself the same questions about how best to evaluate the oral skills of my students, for me this is the most useful (and used) skill in a foreign language, but the most challenging to evaluate. Obviously … Continue reading →

Just last week I was showing off to my maths and history colleagues about how I have I have never, ever been asked this question in class, when yesterday, you’ve guessed it… You may remember the oral fluency lesson I … Continue reading →

…. Grade yours too. I came across this idea while reading up for my next assignment and have found it very useful, reflective teaching light. After each lesson I just give it a grade, A, B,…F, etc. When you just … Continue reading →