I hope no-one woke up feeling philogrobilised (seedy) this morning, although I’m sure there were a few of you who spent some time whindling (feigning groaning). However, gongoozling (staring idly at a water course) on this glorious morning makes it … Continued
Evaluation of any text, whether it is paper-based or online, is a critical skill for all readers. You need to be able to actively engage with the text, carefully considering the validity of the information (taking into account the reliability … Continued
‘Mirrors, Windows and Sliding Glass Doors’ is a strategy developed by Dr Bishop in 1990. It was designed to teach empathy, validate identity and foster a deeper understanding of the diverse world in which we live. However, I also think … Continued
This cartoon prompted me to think that fairy tales would be a great medium to introduce the concept, and help students develop the skill, of determining whether or not information read could be a fact or is definitely fiction. Sentence … Continued
