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fungibane.bsky.social
Father of 4 girls, head of history in a fantastic school in Leicestershire. Also dabbled in teaching Geography, RS, English and Maths.
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Using this in my GCSE teaching. We need to diversify the curriculum and open up these pathways of thought.

submitted 158 days ago • 0 comments

2 week timetable... just done 20 lessons back to back... first ppa tomorrow. Very fatigued (on week 2 of teaching)as in leicester. (Next week is much better) Anyone any tips on managing this?

submitted 175 days ago • 1 comment

"Sure, you're logging in to be productive, but please pick up the most distracting thing you own."

submitted 179 days ago • 0 comments

Boy-girl seating plans are sexist. They also perpetuate misogynistic attitudes and damage both boys and girls. Think about what you are saying when you introduce this splitting on gender lines. #Edusky

submitted 179 days ago • 0 comments

Was going to do lots of planning tonight but my pc has gone on the blink. Fixed it but need to restore a backup which will take 15 hours... extra date night it is!

submitted 180 days ago • 1 comment

#historyteacher & MWB Does anyone have tips for using mini whiteboards (MWB) in the History classroom from those who use/have used them and have come across all the good and the bad with them. I have plenty of ideas; concrete examples please!

submitted 180 days ago • 12 comments

Teachers! M'colleagues in other schools! What are your best wellbeing/work-life balance tips for the start of the year? I'll start with mine 🧵

submitted 181 days ago • 18 comments

I wonder how much data training people have had when they enter into mid-leader roles. I've had very little in my career, maybe using the software - but, crucially- not the thinking behind the data. Or how to use the data to make judgements and analyse whether they are valid.

submitted 181 days ago • 2 comments

#FridayFive is monochromatic. 1. A Whiter Shade of Pale. Procol Harum. 2. Back to Black. Amy Winehouse. 3. Back In Black. AC/DC. 4. White Rabbit. Jefferson Airplane. 5. White Wedding. Billy Idol.

submitted 181 days ago • 58 comments

Joining Blue Sky has encouraged me to blog again after a long hiatus! Here’s a few ramblings about what we do in our GCSE History teaching for OCR B #historyteacher pjlovingthelearning.wordpress.com/2024/08/29/g...

submitted 182 days ago • 7 comments