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 | Feb 26, 2019
Thinking about learning that really matters in a world that is unpredictable, challenging and requires nimble ways of thinking, is at the heart of Bill Lucas and Ellen Spencer’s book, Teaching Creative Thinking. There is growing evidence across the world that teaching...
by Bern Nicholls | Feb 5, 2019
If we are to make every lesson count, what simple and manageable actions have the greatest impact on learning? Before sitting down to review this book, I had just met with the senior leaders in a school to discuss a middle leadership professional learning program. As...
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...
