Everything is connected
This is, probably, one of the most important posts I’ve published here. It’s pretty much a philosophy applied in teaching, but, in reality, it’s the worldview we...
Before the school year starts
If you are in the parts of the world where schools start in September and you happen to be a teacher, most likely you are already getting...
So, you suddenly teach a new course…
Life happens and, for different reasons, you may find yourself teaching a course you were not planning to do. At least not starting right now. Fear not,...
‘Discipline with Dignity’: Quotes
The book was written by Richard L. Curwin, Allen N. Mendler, Brian D. Mendler and I read the fourth edition which is usually a good sign: plenty of readers...
Great [extra] books for A level English course
There is no secret that the coursebook for any A Level is not enough. I don’t know about other courses, but English Language the mark scheme clearly...
Teacher’s Etiquette 101
Some common points for the teachers who just started or are already really deep into schoolwork and need a moment to slow down and consider what they...
Being a homeroom teacher
Homeroom teacher, classroom teacher, whatever you call it, there is always one. What is this role about, what should one pay attention to?
Lessons of 2020-2021
This school year has been a very special one, and this is not a compliment. The mess started in spring 2020 when we plunged all the way...
What if we’ve been teaching essay writing all wrong?
One of the courses I teach is English General paper (Cambridge curriculum). The main point of the course is to provide our students with the skills to...
The right not to know
One evening you, an experienced language teacher with a degree in linguistics, teaching or something directly related to your field, get caught by an occasional passer-by who...
Teacher’s Bullet Journal
When in August I was just planning to start my bullet journal for work only (I have another one for the rest of my life), I quickly...
Simple ways to strengthen the sense of school community
The longer our schools stay online, the more we need to pamper the feeling of belonging to a bigger community. Turning on the computers and joining Zoom...