Book – Mr van W's Class

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Immersion – Undividing my attention: A Teach Like a Pirate read along.

TTT Episode 94: Teach Like a Pirate Read-along and reflective questioning
Pete started reading a book by Dave Burgess that you may have heard of - Teach Like a Pirate. This is his read-along making sure he does his homework. This edition of his read-along we're talking about passion, that's right, P for Passion and P for Pirate. Pete loves an acronym. Originally Pete thought this book wasn't serious enough. He was w […]
TTT Game of Thrones
SPOILERS! While running the mic for testing John (@jfcatto) had some hot takes on Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 3. So we kept it for you. Enjoy this out take.
TTT Episode 93: A Hot Take on Retakes and Workload Mindful Differentiation
Pete and John return feeling not-so refreshed after the break, then open with some somewhat disputable Tips to Teachers. Pete then looks at some of the ways we as teachers build a focus on self-improvement of our students, through allowing multiple test takes. Without falling into the trap of students outsmarting us and falsely inflating their marks. John […]
TTT Game of Thrones
SPOILERS! While running the mic for testing John (@jfcatto) had some hot takes on Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 3. So we kept it for you. Enjoy this out take.