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My personal statements and top 10 tips

Personal statements. They’re probably the most difficult things you’ll ever have to write. To help with yours, here are 3 successful personal statements and ten tips for crafting your own.… Read More My personal statements and top 10 tips

May 23, 2020 Dan WhittakerLeave a comment

Tip #20: The little book of behaviour consistency.

Inconsistent behaviour management is a consistent recipe for an unhappy classroom climate. Using a behaviour booklet raises consistency, reduces stress and is a quick win both in your class and across a school.… Read More Tip #20: The little book of behaviour consistency.

June 25, 2018 Dan WhittakerLeave a comment

Tip #19: Why your group work doesn’t work

Increased off-task behaviour, social loafing and a lack of social skills are the reasons group work so often fails. Meticulously planning your groups, building in accountability and training your pupils will get your collaborative learning back on track.… Read More Tip #19: Why your group work doesn’t work

September 29, 2017September 29, 2017 Dan Whittaker1 Comment

Tip #18: Supercharge your eye contact (and teacher stare).

The ‘teacher stare’ or ‘death look’ is rated highly for a reason – it works. Using this and other eye contact techniques are devastatingly simple and will elevate your pupils’ respect.… Read More Tip #18: Supercharge your eye contact (and teacher stare).

September 4, 2017August 27, 2018 Dan Whittaker1 Comment

Five learning culture must-knows – guest blog at The School Bus

Very happy to have my first guest post published by The School Bus. Really enjoyed writing for them, they’re great people to work with!

August 26, 2017 Dan Whittaker2 Comments

Infographic – 13 ways your classroom sabotages learning

This infographic summarises the information on the post 13 ways your classroom sabotages learning.

August 7, 2017 Dan Whittaker6 Comments

Tip #17: High intensity training for high intensity learning.

Do you have unfit or overweight pupils in your class? Research shows they’re likely to underachieve. Brief, 15 minute bursts of high-intensity exercise more than pay you back in settled, efficient learning.… Read More Tip #17: High intensity training for high intensity learning.

August 2, 2017August 2, 2017 Dan WhittakerLeave a comment

13 ways your classroom sabotages learning

The nature of our classroom environments are dictated to us by school leaders. The problem is, some aspects sabotage learning. Here are 13 examples and solutions. … Read More 13 ways your classroom sabotages learning

July 26, 2017 Dan Whittaker3 Comments

Tip #15: Understand the power pupils.

Social relationships between pupils can make or break your positive class climate. Discover your class’ power pupils and what makes them tick through a little detective work.… Read More Tip #15: Understand the power pupils.

July 2, 2017 Dan Whittaker1 Comment

Tip #14: Tidy classroom for tidy minds: who has time?

Tidy classrooms mean tidy minds but don’t do the work yourself. Let pictures do the talking and the pupils do the tidying.… Read More Tip #14: Tidy classroom for tidy minds: who has time?

June 16, 2017 Dan Whittaker4 Comments

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