Tim Taylor
@imagineinquiry.bsky.social
I work in schools and universities, teaching demo lessons and developing Mantle of the Expert. Author of 'Try This: Unlocking learning with imagination' and 'A Beginner's Guide to Mantle of the Expert'. Visit: www.mantleoftheexpert.com; www.trythisbook.org
Hallmark 4: Effective pedagogies build on students’ prior learning and experience
(Fourth in a series exploring the Nine Hallmarks of Great Pedagogy through the lens of Imaginative Inquiry and Mantle of the Expert) www.mantleoftheexpert.com/blog-post/ha...
(Fourth in a series exploring the Nine Hallmarks of Great Pedagogy through the lens of Imaginative Inquiry and Mantle of the Expert) www.mantleoftheexpert.com/blog-post/ha...
August 11, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Hallmark 4: Effective pedagogies build on students’ prior learning and experience
(Fourth in a series exploring the Nine Hallmarks of Great Pedagogy through the lens of Imaginative Inquiry and Mantle of the Expert) www.mantleoftheexpert.com/blog-post/ha...
(Fourth in a series exploring the Nine Hallmarks of Great Pedagogy through the lens of Imaginative Inquiry and Mantle of the Expert) www.mantleoftheexpert.com/blog-post/ha...
New Mantle of the Expert context planning: Fire Fighters of the Great Fire of London www.mantleoftheexpert.com/resources/co...
July 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
New Mantle of the Expert context planning: Fire Fighters of the Great Fire of London www.mantleoftheexpert.com/resources/co...
I've create a ChatGPT planning tool for Mantle of the Expert - use this link to discover how it works. chatgpt.com/g/g-68794143...
July 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
I've create a ChatGPT planning tool for Mantle of the Expert - use this link to discover how it works. chatgpt.com/g/g-68794143...
NEW - Giving Serious Attention to Student Voice in the everyday moments of classroom life. What happens when we treat children’s ideas as real and valuable?
Read the post: www.mantleoftheexpert.com/blog-post/ha...
Read the post: www.mantleoftheexpert.com/blog-post/ha...
July 12, 2025 at 11:59 AM
NEW - Giving Serious Attention to Student Voice in the everyday moments of classroom life. What happens when we treat children’s ideas as real and valuable?
Read the post: www.mantleoftheexpert.com/blog-post/ha...
Read the post: www.mantleoftheexpert.com/blog-post/ha...
Here is some planning you might like to use if teaching sinking of the Titanic. www.mantleoftheexpert.com/resources/pl...
April 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Here is some planning you might like to use if teaching sinking of the Titanic. www.mantleoftheexpert.com/resources/pl...
New Mantle of the Expert context on the subject of nature and mini beasts. www.mantleoftheexpert.com/resources/pl...
April 11, 2025 at 10:22 AM
New Mantle of the Expert context on the subject of nature and mini beasts. www.mantleoftheexpert.com/resources/pl...
For perspective, Southgate's first 11
March 21, 2025 at 7:24 PM
For perspective, Southgate's first 11
I've been thinking about teaching writing.
March 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
I've been thinking about teaching writing.
New Mantle of the Expert context - Anglo-Saxons.
A construction team working on a new housing estate on the edge of town has uncovered evidence of an Anglo-Saxon settlement, including the remains of a burial site.
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A construction team working on a new housing estate on the edge of town has uncovered evidence of an Anglo-Saxon settlement, including the remains of a burial site.
Annual subscription - £1 - www.mantleoftheexpert.com/resources/co...
March 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
New Mantle of the Expert context - Anglo-Saxons.
A construction team working on a new housing estate on the edge of town has uncovered evidence of an Anglo-Saxon settlement, including the remains of a burial site.
Annual subscription - £1 - www.mantleoftheexpert.com/resources/co...
A construction team working on a new housing estate on the edge of town has uncovered evidence of an Anglo-Saxon settlement, including the remains of a burial site.
Annual subscription - £1 - www.mantleoftheexpert.com/resources/co...
Any British politicians who comes down on the side of Trump against Ukraine is finished.
March 2, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Any British politicians who comes down on the side of Trump against Ukraine is finished.
Trump lies. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
February 19, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Trump lies. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
A doggy bunkbed.
February 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
A doggy bunkbed.
Teaching as story telling, why stories are 'psychologically privileged'. www.mantleoftheexpert.com/blog-post/te...
January 30, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Teaching as story telling, why stories are 'psychologically privileged'. www.mantleoftheexpert.com/blog-post/te...
NEW Mantle of the Expert context - Evacuees WW2.
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January 24, 2025 at 6:14 PM
NEW Mantle of the Expert context - Evacuees WW2.
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NEW Mantle of the Expert context - Florence Nightingale.
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January 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
NEW Mantle of the Expert context - Florence Nightingale.
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Available on our website, 40 fantastic keys for unlocking imaginative learning and engagement. www.trythisbook.org
January 9, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Available on our website, 40 fantastic keys for unlocking imaginative learning and engagement. www.trythisbook.org
The early commercial gramophone record players must have been amazing. For the first time people could have music playing in their own homes.
December 29, 2024 at 8:44 PM
The early commercial gramophone record players must have been amazing. For the first time people could have music playing in their own homes.
A very disturbing painting that communicates across the ages. Berthold Woltze’s 'The Irritating Gentleman'. It's the woman's look towards us asking for help that brings it alive. arthistory.co/the-irritati....
November 17, 2024 at 9:05 PM
A very disturbing painting that communicates across the ages. Berthold Woltze’s 'The Irritating Gentleman'. It's the woman's look towards us asking for help that brings it alive. arthistory.co/the-irritati....
As you can see the top half of Julius Caesar is captured perfectly within the square at the centre of the ratio with one end of the spiral finishing almost exactly o his heart, and the rest passing through his generals, soldiers, prisoner, finishing behind the head of his enemy.
September 27, 2024 at 11:30 AM
As you can see the top half of Julius Caesar is captured perfectly within the square at the centre of the ratio with one end of the spiral finishing almost exactly o his heart, and the rest passing through his generals, soldiers, prisoner, finishing behind the head of his enemy.
What is fascinating about this painting is Royer’s composition using the ‘Golden ratio’.
September 27, 2024 at 11:29 AM
What is fascinating about this painting is Royer’s composition using the ‘Golden ratio’.
Vercingétorix Throwing his Weapons at the Feet of Caesar
I’m writing a new unit for the Roman’s in Britain and have been researching this painting by Lionel Royer in 1899 called ‘Vercingétorix Throwing his Weapons at the Feet of Caesar’ 🧵
I’m writing a new unit for the Roman’s in Britain and have been researching this painting by Lionel Royer in 1899 called ‘Vercingétorix Throwing his Weapons at the Feet of Caesar’ 🧵
September 27, 2024 at 11:28 AM
Vercingétorix Throwing his Weapons at the Feet of Caesar
I’m writing a new unit for the Roman’s in Britain and have been researching this painting by Lionel Royer in 1899 called ‘Vercingétorix Throwing his Weapons at the Feet of Caesar’ 🧵
I’m writing a new unit for the Roman’s in Britain and have been researching this painting by Lionel Royer in 1899 called ‘Vercingétorix Throwing his Weapons at the Feet of Caesar’ 🧵
Did anyone else have this poster on their bedroom wall as a kid?
September 19, 2024 at 7:50 PM
Did anyone else have this poster on their bedroom wall as a kid?
Six years ago, Finn was disillusioned with his A Levels. I asked, "If you could do anything, what would it be?" He said, "Play football!" We found a BTEC at a football college, he loved it, got into Bath, and this week landed his first full-time job with @lutontown.bsky.social
September 13, 2024 at 11:38 AM
Six years ago, Finn was disillusioned with his A Levels. I asked, "If you could do anything, what would it be?" He said, "Play football!" We found a BTEC at a football college, he loved it, got into Bath, and this week landed his first full-time job with @lutontown.bsky.social
The start of a new unit - Viking Invaders.
September 7, 2024 at 3:27 PM
The start of a new unit - Viking Invaders.