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Steve Hickman
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Teacher of Psychology and Sociology, Labour Councillor, views my own.

https://theunconsciouscurriculum.com
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Busy Isn’t Better: Poor Proxies for Learning
We’ve all seen it—the silent hum of a classroom filled with students scribbling away, hands flying up to answer questions, or groups enthusiastically building poster presentations. It looks&nb…
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May 9, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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The role of sociology: are sociologists trying to change the world?
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The role of sociology: are sociologists trying to change the world?
Is Sociology Merely Descriptive or Prescriptive? This question has long divided sociologists and continues to provoke debate within the discipline today. At its heart, sociology is about understand…
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May 7, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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MWBs: My Damascian Conversion.
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MWBs: My Damascian Conversion.
The Gospel According to the Whiteboard: My Damascian Conversion to MWBs It happened quietly, like most pedagogical conversions do. Not with a blazing light or a voice from above, but with a whitebo…
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May 5, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Why teacher rest is hard work?
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Why teacher rest is hard work?
I have felt tired this term and academic year, a tiredness that is beyond the normal end of term tired. This has led to a useful exploration of the psychology of rest and some challenging reflectio…
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May 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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(Cold War Steve)
March 10, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Despite all the doom-mongering and ululating from the private schools lobby, as well as their Conservative and Reform lackeys, there hasn’t been a massive exodus from private schools. www.theguardian.com/education/20...
No exodus to state sector after VAT added to private school fees, say English councils
Most say they have seen no impact on applications for year 7 places, despite warnings from those against policy
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March 10, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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March 10, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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Word of the Day is one I keep posting at the end of the year, hoping its time will come.

‘Respair’, from the 16th century, is fresh hope, and a recovery from despair.

Here’s to a few drops of respair in 2025.
December 31, 2024 at 7:12 PM
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100% this - child poverty has to be the target. So much else flows from this.

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Labour’s must help disadvantaged children become ‘school ready’ before it’s too late | Editorial
With child poverty forecast to rise by 400,000, Keir Starmer’s pledge to improve the life chances of early learners is a matter of the utmost urgency
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December 8, 2024 at 5:50 PM
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Geeky joy
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November 27, 2024 at 8:38 PM
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Here’s a new poem called ‘To Be Pacific’.
To Be Pacific Why do you always go off on a tandem, say goodbye without further adieu? It’s time you climbed down from your pedal stool – this is not a phrase you’re going through,   when antidotal evidence suggests you’ve been freewheeling right from the start. Or rather, from the gecko, as you might say. You’re always upsetting the apple tart.   I can’t be asked to correct you these days: it takes two to tangle, I won’t deny it. But when push comes to shovel and all’s set and done, I just want a little piece of quiet,   to curl myself up in the feeble position so I can give my poor ears some rest bite from these sayings which do not pass mustard, the flaws in the ointment you cite.   You’re no escape goat or social leopard; I don’t regard you as a hapless case. But be aware there are reaper cushions when you cut off your nose despite your face.   Brian Bilston
September 9, 2024 at 9:21 AM
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'Adaptive teaching: What is it anyway?'

"Adaptive teaching is the subtle, tricky, but compelling stuff of teaching. No lesson package you lift from the Internet can eliminate the necessity for adaptation and responsiveness."

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Adaptive teaching: What is it anyway?
“Sir, I don’t know where to start with this Scrooge essay!” “Neither do I…” “How many paragraphs do I need to do again?” “What does redemption mean?” Even the best laid lesson pla...
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September 15, 2024 at 9:38 AM
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Really interesting article on 'Untangling dyslexia myths and misconceptions'

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Untangling dyslexia myths and misconceptions
Persistent misunderstandings about reading struggles have impeded progress in diagnosis and treatment.
www.apa.org
September 10, 2024 at 4:30 PM
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Good morning #EduSky, it’s time for another #Edujobs bulletin.

If you’re looking for a new move in education that’s not in the classroom this hour is for you
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September 8, 2024 at 7:36 AM
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Great session on Why Learning Fails @alexjquigley.bsky.social
#rED24 #researcED
September 7, 2024 at 11:54 AM
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Great session on the failed state @samfr.bsky.social need to decentralize, allow scrutiny and slow the media cycle #rED24 #researchED
September 7, 2024 at 10:33 AM
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The mandatory train selfie on way to researchED 24.

See you there

#rED24 #researchED
September 7, 2024 at 7:48 AM
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What the curriculum and assessment review will and won’t do
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Becky Francis: What the curriculum and assessment review will and won't do
Writing exclusively for Tes, Professor Becky Francis explains how she will approach leading the curriculum and assessment review
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September 1, 2024 at 4:35 AM
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🚨 NEW POST 🚨

'Does your study skills curriculum work?'

"Do pupils need to know about ‘working memory’ or ‘procrastination’? Will a ‘study skills curriculum’, or a revision programme, really make a vital difference?"

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Does your study skills curriculum work?
Do pupils need to know about ‘working memory’ or ‘procrastination’? Will a ‘study skills curriculum’, or a revision programme, really make a vital difference? Each year it is common to see annual pla...
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August 31, 2024 at 8:42 AM
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As September approaches, remember that self-care and prioritising your wellbeing does not need to end when summer does.

Your mental health is a priority every single day - and we're here to help 💙

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September 1, 2024 at 7:00 AM
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Pleased to join Bluesky! 👋

Give us a follow and check out our mental health and wellbeing resources for teachers and education staff on our website.

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August 29, 2024 at 1:29 PM
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‘Schools can make a difference, but they cannot make all the difference.’

Popped up on Readwise today.

Worth remembering ahead of the start of term analysis of results data.
August 28, 2024 at 7:01 AM
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Really important new study: what learning strategies do successful students use?
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August 28, 2024 at 12:00 PM
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While day and planned one lesson … ffs.
August 28, 2024 at 3:42 PM