This is part 3 in a series of blogs on creativity in the classroom. The first is here, and the second here. As stated previously,
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IS THERE A PLACE FOR CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING IN SCHOOL?
This is part 2 of a series on creativity in schools. Part 1 is here Ben Newmark’s rousing and simply wonderful treaty on why we teach
IF CREATIVITY IS BIOLOGICALLY PRIMARY, IS DISCOVERY LEARNING ACTUALLY DOABLE?
If creativity is biologically primary does that mean it wouldn’t tax the working memory in discovery learning, thereby eliminating one of the main arguments against
Should I get my students exams remarked? YES
Marking exams is hard. Cross referencing a student’s work to a criteria is wrought with difficulty, can be plagued by subjectivity, a lack of training,
Should examiners be expert in the subject they mark? Duh!
I know what you’re thinking. This is obvious. Well, think again. An examiner has to provide evidence they are teaching in their field, but they
WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
We’re all in this together One of the most pernicious forces that creates fraction between secondary and primary sectors is the implicit understanding, perpetuated by
