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Daisy Christodoulou @daisychristo.bsky.social · Aug 4

If AI is being used extensively in office jobs, then should we be letting students use AI in the classroom?

No - here's why.

With reference to 3 papers that show what you do in a job isn't the template for what you do in the classroom.

substack.nomoremarking.com/p/education-...

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Jonathan Mountstevens @mrmountstevens.bsky.social · Jun 2

The people who think students will find a curriculum based on workplace training more engaging should go into schools and deliver a drop-down day, leading sessions on writing an application, interview skills etc.

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Jemma Sherwood @jemmaths.bsky.social · Jun 2

*Of course* school prepares children for their futures, but not by being a mini workplace. It’s by giving them a breadth of foundational knowledge and experience across the big, enduring disciplines and human pursuits. The kinds of things they won’t get chance to learn about or experience at work.

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Michael Fordham @michaelfordham.bsky.social · May 23

After Virtue one of the books that most influenced my thinking on teaching.

Prof Bob Davis @rokewood.bsky.social · May 23

#AlasdairMacIntyre 1 of the handful of philosophers whose impact upon me has been transformative & lifelong—upon me as a person (educated in the charisms of the SNDs & the Dominicans); an academic; a teacher; a writer; a reader. The most studious & humane of thinkers. RIP.

Dr Francis Young @drfrancisyoung.bsky.social · May 22

I only met Alasdair MacIntyre once, briefly; but discovering 'After Virtue' redeemed philosophy for me, at a time when I was bitterly regretting choosing to study it as an undergraduate. I think his importance will indeed hold up over time. RIP to a true Titan

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Michael Fordham @michaelfordham.bsky.social · May 4

I think it's correct that the model is most appropriate for teaching procedures, and I see it used most powerfully in subjects such as maths.

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Dan Keates @dankeates.bsky.social · Apr 2

Thrilled to be receivin first copies a real team effort by so many great history teachers and educators @victoriacrooks.bsky.social @lauralondo1017.bsky.social @paulalobo.bsky.social @danlyndon.bsky.social @mrmayhew.bsky.social @michaelfordham.bsky.social Dedicated to the great Helen Snelson

Alex Ford @apf102.bsky.social · Apr 2

Exciting day! It’s arrived and with a beautiful dedication to the inimitable and deeply missed Helen Snelson. What an impact she continues to have. Here’s to being more like Helen.

Well done @dankeates.bsky.social Matt Stanford and Corinne Goullée on getting this into the world.

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Michael Fordham @michaelfordham.bsky.social · Feb 26

We're currently neck-deep in Asterix

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Michael Fordham @michaelfordham.bsky.social · Feb 26

Just in case anyone else is looking for recommendations for books to read to young children.

Michael Fordham @michaelfordham.bsky.social · Feb 26

Grabbing a few favourites off the shelf (ours are now 7 and 4 but all of these were being used from 2 up to about 5). First up is an absolute favourite.

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Michael Fordham @michaelfordham.bsky.social · Feb 26

English translations of this series exist and the stories are absolutely great. I think the beaver is renamed Harvey in English.

Michael Fordham @michaelfordham.bsky.social · Feb 26

Quentin Blake’s books are all great.

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Michael Fordham @michaelfordham.bsky.social · Feb 26

A classic and rightly so

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Michael Fordham @michaelfordham.bsky.social · Feb 26

Lots of sentimentalism

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Michael Fordham @michaelfordham.bsky.social · Feb 26

Good books in rhyme. Used from about 18 months up but still being read at 4/5.

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Michael Fordham @michaelfordham.bsky.social · Feb 26

The six year old got into this series and obviously the three year old wanted to listen in. Makes for a longer bed time story but very good for a train journey.

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Michael Fordham @michaelfordham.bsky.social · Feb 26

Barnett and Klassen books are weirdly funny for both adults and younger children

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Michael Fordham @michaelfordham.bsky.social · Feb 26

Really great

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Michael Fordham @michaelfordham.bsky.social · Feb 26

Books that make you go gooey inside.

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Michael Fordham @michaelfordham.bsky.social · Feb 26

Fun and environmentally conscious

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Michael Fordham @michaelfordham.bsky.social · Feb 26

Similar vibes from these two.

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Michael Fordham @michaelfordham.bsky.social · Feb 26

We have his books mostly in German but they’re all English in the original and they’re all great.

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Michael Fordham @michaelfordham.bsky.social · Feb 26

Big fan of Benjie Davies.

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Michael Fordham @michaelfordham.bsky.social · Feb 26

Grabbing a few favourites off the shelf (ours are now 7 and 4 but all of these were being used from 2 up to about 5). First up is an absolute favourite.

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Tim Marston @tmarstonht.bsky.social · Feb 24

5 different emails from recruitment agencies today, offering me ECTs - PLEASE don’t come via agencies, just come and drop in - we welcome visitors. We aren’t the polished, slick school yet but we’re great to work for, full of heart and keen to get better.

I won’t waste public money on finders fees!

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Heather Fearn @heatherbellaf.bsky.social · Feb 23

New blog! ‘The Teachers’ knowledge that has no name’.

What should we call this knowledge?

heatherfblog.wordpress.com/2025/02/23/t...

With special thanks to @michaelfordham.bsky.social

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Michael Fordham @michaelfordham.bsky.social · Feb 17

Glad you enjoyed it - but I’m not surprised!

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