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Hypothesis and fear in the classroom – Part II

The more I thought about episode during the day, the more it came back to a some chronic problems with our current education system …

If I were to simplify things into a soundbite : “In north america you get marks what you know, in France you lose marks for what you don’t know”.

loopy
December 29, 2022January 7, 2023
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Hypothesis and fear in the classroom – Part I

My students in Terminale (final year of high school) had a chemistry test today on acids and bases. In the past I've always enjoyed tests...

loopy
December 29, 2022January 5, 2023
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My colleague, TNG

” … ‘Cuz these students they’re like the Borg.  You know, in star trek.  As soon as the first transports onto your ship, you have to act quickly and get rid of it, otherwise they’ll take over really quickly”

loopy
January 3, 2007January 5, 2023
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My Class Etiquette

The day was come. It was time that I turn up the charm, and purchase my first school professor tweed jacket. So i did …

loopy
October 9, 2006January 5, 2023
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My preservatives

Being a new teacher, means that each day is unpredictable and filled with adventures and mishaps.  Some are worth telling, in order to make you...

loopy
September 15, 2006January 5, 2023
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