As part of the reporting system, I get to make several sets of judgements about children's attitudes to learning and attainment in several learning areas. For the many hours and weeks that I will spend pouring over words and phrases, the judgements make up so much less time. Yet when it comes to reading, I... Continue Reading →
On writing reports… There has to be a better way #rethinkreports
Today marks one of the best parts of term 4 for a teacher. Finishing the first draft of reports. Like most schools, the reports contain a mixture of check boxes and general statements in different subjects along with general comments and goals for the next year. I started drafting my comments back in mid-April so to... Continue Reading →
Teaching the Teacher 