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How much of a Gove are you? A fun and interactive quiz…
1. Rupert Murdoch offers you an undisclosed sum to write a book and suggests he might like an academy at some point in the future. Do you… Thanks him for his kindness, but explain that there may be a conflict of interest Produce a well written book to prove the investment was worthwhile Pocket the [...]
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Ho to make a Podcast…
I just realised that this little cartoon wasn’t on the main website anymore, so here it is. I hope it’s useful.
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Michael Gove the Menace and Gncameron…
If you enjoy this cartoon, don’t forget to follow me on Twitter @podcastrevision, like me on Facebook, or if you’re a teacher, check out the stack of free posters and resources at www.podcastrevision.co.uk Regards Barrie
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The Govealo…
A pupil took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A teacher saw the pupil and the pupil looked good. “Where are you going to, not following rules? “Come and have lunch in my LEA school.” “It’s terribly kind of you, Teacher, but no – I’m going to have lunch with a govealo.” “A [...]
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My Grammar can beat your Grammar…
I’m in the process of finishing my Grammar Show at the moment and obviously, that’s required quite a bit of research. As part of the lost generation, I wasn’t taught Grammar at school. I’ve managed to get by, but even as an English teacher, I often found myself checking my handy “Penguin Book of Grammar” [...]
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Boooooriiiinng!!!!
“School Report” is a wonderful scheme that gives young people the chance to get involved in the media. I’m sat typing this, listening to some well spoken children being interviewed about it on Radio Newcastle. Firstly, I need to state that I think this is a great opportunity, but I’ve just heard an Assistant Head [...]
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Heads, I win. Tails, schools lose!
Opening an email from the AQA exam board today, I learned that as of September 2012, Geography is to be, and I quote, “tightened up.” Exactly what this really means, I’m not sure, but English Literature and History will receive the same treatment in the following September. Such terminology is unlikely to have come directly [...]
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Is he a turd? Is he a pain? No he’s…
Sir Michael Wilshaw’s assertions that “we have tolerated mediocrity for too long” in our schools are commendable, but do not go far enough. I would like to suggest that the whole inspection system be given a radical shake up and simplified to two gradings for lessons: “Try as we might, we can’t seem to find [...]
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Save the Libraries, Preserve the Literacy!
CILIP (the professional body for librarians) are forecasting that almost 600 libraries are under threat from the savage cuts from Westminster http://bit.ly/gBZYVz . I find this astounding when the 2012 Ofsted Framework states that “When evaluating the achievement of pupils, inspectors consider: …attainment in reading by the end of Key Stage 1 and by the [...]
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Are we having fun yet?
The cynical among you may say that writing a blog is similar to wetting yourself in a pair of black pants: you get a warm feeling, but no one notices. Well, here I am anyway and welcome to the first Podcastrevision blogpost! Over the coming weeks, I look forward to giving you my opinion on [...]
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