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understanding self

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understanding self

Recognising that some of their pupils would benefit from an extra layer of care, this school shares how they introduced a mentoring programme as well as its benefits to pupils.

Let's Talk: A pupil/practitioner mentorship progra...
Pond Park Primary School, Lisburn

research


understanding self

An interesting article looking at societal views to gender and their impact on learning.

Developing Girl Responsive Educators
The Chartered College of Teaching

understanding self

This report makes recommendations which have important pedagogical implications for teaching, supporting and working with boys. Equally important it also offers many pragmatic ways to assist teachers in the classroom to help boys make better connections between school and their wider social, emotion...
Taking Boys Seriously: A Longitudinal Study of Ado...
University of Ulster

self-evaluative resources


understanding self

The 10 Taking Boys Seriously Principles are accessible in poster format here. The downloadable posters exhibit each principle in turn, demonstrating proactive approaches for engaging with boys and their learning, respectfully.
Taking Boys Seriously: Boys as Relational Learners

professional learning


understanding self

Our thoughts and beliefs sit in the words we use, internally with ourselves, and externally, with others. In education, our words in turn affect policy, they affect curriculum, and they affect pupils' lives. This session of intentional self-reflection deepens how we understand, refine, and reframe o...
Reframing our Language for Growth and Improvement
EA School Development Service