by Richard Galloway | Dec 7, 2015 | curriculum, for parents, for teachers, Uncategorized
I remember reading an article some time ago now that said, “in the future there will be too types of people. Those that code and those that don’t.” While this is a rather simplistic statement, it struck a cord with me that still resonates with me. We...
by Richard Galloway | Nov 24, 2015 | for parents, for teachers, learning, teaching, Uncategorized
Creative Schools: The Grassroots Revolution That’s Transforming Education By Ken Robinson, Lou Aronica Due to the fact I am not teaching full time I have more time than I otherwise would to think about teaching. The relationship between learning and teaching as well...
by Richard Galloway | Aug 22, 2015 | for teachers, teaching, teaching in the yukon, Uncategorized
It’s been almost 20 years since I had an interview. It’s probably longer since I had an interview that really mattered to me and this interview that’s coming up is one that matters. I want to teach and while I could substitute (literally it appears)...
by Richard Galloway | May 4, 2015 | child development, for parents, for teachers, Uncategorized
Expectations play a big part in student achievement and behaviour. There was a landmark study done by Rosenthal and Jacobson in 1968 which illustrated the power of expectations on students in the classroom. This effect is amplified, apparently, in low-income...
by Richard Galloway | Feb 13, 2015 | for parents, for teachers, personal thoughts, Uncategorized
When an article starts with, “The world’s top performing organizations achieve their goals by offering a rich blend of culture, work, and engagement that deeply enrols employees in the mission and purpose of the organization, attracts highly motivated, committed...
by Richard Galloway | Dec 29, 2014 | for parents, for teachers, Uncategorized
How to keep on top of information overloadOne of the things I have really enjoyed over the last six months has been reading about current educational issues, and in this respect the www is a blessing. Of course the reasons for it being such a blessing also means...