Chris Chivers
@chrischivers.bsky.social
49 year educator career, teacher to headship, ITE & governance. Busy walking daily, volunteering at Butser Ancient Farm museum, petanque. Francophile, bodhran player, novice uke and painter. Eclectic interests.
Blog; chrischiversthinks.weebly.com
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My pleasure in thinking was being the "lead thinker" in the classroom, setting the challenges, and then getting involved in clarifying children's thinking. As HT, I adopted a similar approach in encouraging staff to think, but knew when to delegate to others with expertise.
December 2, 2025 at 3:14 PM
My pleasure in thinking was being the "lead thinker" in the classroom, setting the challenges, and then getting involved in clarifying children's thinking. As HT, I adopted a similar approach in encouraging staff to think, but knew when to delegate to others with expertise.
Miscue analysis aids listeners to understand the nature of error. It's a relatively simple add-on to listening, but can pin-point teaching needs.
I think the dynamics of developing a sight vocabulary have become a taught thing. Many are pattern seekers, so make links for themselves=enjoying success.
I think the dynamics of developing a sight vocabulary have become a taught thing. Many are pattern seekers, so make links for themselves=enjoying success.
November 27, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Miscue analysis aids listeners to understand the nature of error. It's a relatively simple add-on to listening, but can pin-point teaching needs.
I think the dynamics of developing a sight vocabulary have become a taught thing. Many are pattern seekers, so make links for themselves=enjoying success.
I think the dynamics of developing a sight vocabulary have become a taught thing. Many are pattern seekers, so make links for themselves=enjoying success.
A "can have a good go" approach is more encouraging than highlighting what a child can't do, and, as learners, there's always going to be something that a learner can't do; I'm finding that in learning to play the ukulele, but I can join in with a local group and enjoy making music together.
November 27, 2025 at 9:25 AM
A "can have a good go" approach is more encouraging than highlighting what a child can't do, and, as learners, there's always going to be something that a learner can't do; I'm finding that in learning to play the ukulele, but I can join in with a local group and enjoy making music together.
This approach developed confidence, as children felt that they could read, while knowing there were still challenges ahead. They were positive about reading. It became a regular approach through my career.
**phonics were also regularly taught and checked.
**phonics were also regularly taught and checked.
November 27, 2025 at 9:25 AM
This approach developed confidence, as children felt that they could read, while knowing there were still challenges ahead. They were positive about reading. It became a regular approach through my career.
**phonics were also regularly taught and checked.
**phonics were also regularly taught and checked.