by Bern Nicholls | Aug 1, 2018
Why would leaders and teachers not consult with students when they are the only reason schools exist? As educators, we need to consider student voice when it comes to understanding their learning experiences. In fact, I would suggest that if we are not regularly...
by Bern Nicholls | Dec 25, 2018
During a coaching session with a primary school leader around Reggio Emilia pedagogy, the book I was reviewing, Dirty Teaching, came into our conversation. The immediate response was – “I love the title! Where can I get one?” Dirty Teaching is jam packed with creative...
by Bern Nicholls | Dec 18, 2018
Messy Maths is an exciting exploration that unearths the wonder of maths through the natural environment. Juliet Robertson, the author of Messy Maths, shares her infectious enthusiasm for learning outside all year round. Her developmental approach incorporates child...
by Bern Nicholls | Dec 4, 2018
This book is compulsory reading for all school leaders. Research studies have consistently revealed that it is quality teaching that has the greatest impact on student learning outcomes. Most teachers would accept this reality, evident in their willingness to attend...
by Bern Nicholls | Oct 23, 2018
Creativity does not occur in a vacuum – it also needs the “stuff” of content. Teaching for Creativity was a challenging read, but very worthwhile. Ronald Beghetto, James Kaufman and John Baer highlight research-informed classroom practices that easily promote...
