Assertiveness in Schools
Asserting yourself doesn’t mean being an ass, or not thinking about other people’s thoughts and feelings. Instead it’s finding the balance between ...
Issues of self worth in School
“What plans do you have today?” “What’ve you been up to?” “Any interesting happen this past week?” These questions all seem harmless. I mean, it...
The ACTUAL reason why school exists
We spend 15 years working towards a year 12 diploma. By the end, we’re promised to have learnt essential skills to thrive in society, whether that...
My Hot take on Learning Disabilities
Athletic, smart, musical, depressed, good listener, people person… Are we born with it or is it because of our environment? Scientists and phil...
Practice Doesn't Make 'Perfect'
The saying ‘Practice Makes Perfect’ should be culled. What is perfect anyway? It’s arbitrary and I’m not even sure we want to achieve it. It’s as ...
The Beep Test
There’s a few things I detest in the world. Wet door handles. Angry cyclists in lycra. Sea cucumbers. And now to add to that list… the dreaded ...
Bad actions
We’ve already learnt one way for EFFECTIVE behaviour management. Connect before correct. But the other is just as important… Separate action fro...
Software
Think of our brain like a computer. From the moment we pop out into the world, blood, mucus and all, we start downloading software in the form of ...