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 | Apr 19, 2015 | for parents, learning, Uncategorized
I came across a great article on Edudemic called The Long-Term Effects of Skipping Your Reading Homework. It’s of particular interest to me, and hopefully the parents of my students, as I have recently re-introduced home readers into the grade 3/4 class I am currently...
by Richard Galloway | Apr 6, 2015 | personal, qualifying, Travel, Uncategorized
It’s been 2 years since we decided on a course change in our lives. A reboot of sorts from business owners to employees. From photographer to teacher, and to graphic designer for Christa. Much has happened. We sold our house, moved in with the in-laws, moved to the...
by Richard Galloway | Mar 8, 2015 | child development, classroom management, Uncategorized
Slow EducationCame across this today by way of the Guardian (a UK newspaper). In essence it compares today’s education to fast food and how that isn’t the best way forward. One way to fight commodification of education is slow education...
by Richard Galloway | Feb 22, 2015 | life in the Yukon, Uncategorized
Sourdough Rendezvous Festival This week I thought it may be interesting for teachers thinking about teaching in the North to begin a look at what life is like in the Yukon. We’re in Whitehorse so it’s a little different from the communities but still...
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...