Mr van W's Class

The Educational Grind

TTT Episode 103: Praising Generalists and The Motivation for Innovation
Another haphazard release finds Pete (@mr_van_w) just returned from ResCon in Brisbane where he was inspired by a presentation to go back to the work of John Dewey. John (@jfcatto) then is impressed by a innovative school but worried about how the motivations affect future implementation. Pete: John Dewey on How to Find Your Calling, the Key to a Fulfilling […]
TTT Episode 102: Students Don't Like (Active) Learning
In a triumphant return-from-hiatus episode John (@jfcatto) and Pete (@mr_van_w) make history by bringing so such synergy to the table that they that they have read the same article. Students don't like the brain-sweats because it hurts their head. Unfortunately, learning is hard. Articles: Pete: Study shows students in 'active learning' cla […]
TTT Episode 101: Personalised Learning and Student Evaluation of Teaching
This week Pete (@mr_van_w) and John (@jfcatto) are back and a bit more upbeat. Pete did a viva voce and really dug it. John discusses Personalised Learning and some peoples worries about privacy of third party companies from Silicon Valley. Pete raises questions of the conduct of student evaluations of teaching, how much credence we put in student opinions […]
TTT Welcome to the club
This is just a quick little episode as a welcome to those new to the profession. It's the best job in the world but it's challenging. Glad to have you on board. Stay shiny Pony Boy!