Gareth Davis
@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.
Using this in my GCSE teaching. We need to diversify the curriculum and open up these pathways of thought.
Odin, in the poem Havamal, puts it this way:
The lame can ride horse, the handless drive cattle,
the deaf one can fight and prevail,
'tis happier for the blind than for him on the bale-fire,
but no man hath care for a corpse.
(Havamal 71)
The lame can ride horse, the handless drive cattle,
the deaf one can fight and prevail,
'tis happier for the blind than for him on the bale-fire,
but no man hath care for a corpse.
(Havamal 71)
September 22, 2024 at 8:29 AM
Using this in my GCSE teaching. We need to diversify the curriculum and open up these pathways of thought.
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#FridayFive
1) Day we caught the train - Ocean Colour Scene
2) Road Rage - Catatonia
3) The Passenger - Iggy Pop
4) Traffic - Stereophonics
5) Motorcycle Emptiness - Manic Street Preachers
1) Day we caught the train - Ocean Colour Scene
2) Road Rage - Catatonia
3) The Passenger - Iggy Pop
4) Traffic - Stereophonics
5) Motorcycle Emptiness - Manic Street Preachers
September 6, 2024 at 4:21 PM
#FridayFive
1) Day we caught the train - Ocean Colour Scene
2) Road Rage - Catatonia
3) The Passenger - Iggy Pop
4) Traffic - Stereophonics
5) Motorcycle Emptiness - Manic Street Preachers
1) Day we caught the train - Ocean Colour Scene
2) Road Rage - Catatonia
3) The Passenger - Iggy Pop
4) Traffic - Stereophonics
5) Motorcycle Emptiness - Manic Street Preachers
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?
September 5, 2024 at 5:36 PM
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?
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"Sure, you're logging in to be productive, but please pick up the most distracting thing you own."
September 1, 2024 at 2:47 PM
"Sure, you're logging in to be productive, but please pick up the most distracting thing you own."
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
September 1, 2024 at 7:56 AM
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
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!
August 31, 2024 at 7:45 PM
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!
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#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!
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!
August 31, 2024 at 7:20 AM
#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!
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!
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Fantastic! Dylan will be running (free) online sessions this year, to give more people an opportunity to hear his inspirational words. It's open to all and you would be very welcome to attend. Here's details of the first one: www.ssatuk.co.uk/event/efa-wi...
Embedding Formative Assessment with Dylan Wiliam - SSAT
We are delighted to be joined by Dylan Wiliam, Emeritus Professor of Educational Assessment, University College London and originator of the Embedding Formative Assessment programme, for an online bri...
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August 21, 2024 at 11:29 AM
Fantastic! Dylan will be running (free) online sessions this year, to give more people an opportunity to hear his inspirational words. It's open to all and you would be very welcome to attend. Here's details of the first one: www.ssatuk.co.uk/event/efa-wi...
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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 🧵
I'll start with mine 🧵
August 30, 2024 at 5:11 PM
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 🧵
I'll start with mine 🧵
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.
August 30, 2024 at 6:03 PM
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.
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#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.
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.
August 30, 2024 at 3:29 PM
#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.
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.
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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
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#historyteacher
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GCSE Reflections…
Here are some of my reflections on this year's GCSE exams and our OCR GCSE Curriculum to reflect on some of the things that is enabling us to hopefully support our students to be successful in their e...
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August 29, 2024 at 6:21 PM
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...
#historyteacher
pjlovingthelearning.wordpress.com/2024/08/29/g...
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Great afternoon putting finishing touches to our enquiry for Year 9 on Communism and Fascism in the inter-war period focusing on Russia and Germany. Selection of resources here... #historyteacher
August 26, 2024 at 3:51 PM
Great afternoon putting finishing touches to our enquiry for Year 9 on Communism and Fascism in the inter-war period focusing on Russia and Germany. Selection of resources here... #historyteacher
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New blog post. Part 2 of a series on what our assessment tells students about history. We meet the ghosts of assessment present and future (probably a bit out of date now but you can blame Dickens for having one of each ghost). #UKEd #UKTeaching #EduSky occamshairdryer.wordpress.com/2024/08/24/a...
Assessment as Communication (Part Two)
This is the second post in a series on what assessment communicates to students about history, based on a talk I gave at a TM History Icons event. Part One can be found here. What form will the ghost ...
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August 24, 2024 at 6:56 AM
New blog post. Part 2 of a series on what our assessment tells students about history. We meet the ghosts of assessment present and future (probably a bit out of date now but you can blame Dickens for having one of each ghost). #UKEd #UKTeaching #EduSky occamshairdryer.wordpress.com/2024/08/24/a...
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oxfordeducationpodcast.blubrry.net/category/his... check out the conversation between myself @lambhearttea.bsky.social @missrcarter89.bsky.social Josh Garry and Aaron Wilks about teaching diverse histories in schools (scroll down to number 35)
35. Fight For Rights: Enrich Your KS3 History Curriculum - Oxford Education Podcast
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August 15, 2024 at 3:03 PM
oxfordeducationpodcast.blubrry.net/category/his... check out the conversation between myself @lambhearttea.bsky.social @missrcarter89.bsky.social Josh Garry and Aaron Wilks about teaching diverse histories in schools (scroll down to number 35)
Why is it that the night before going back to work is it the night when the twins wake up 3 times. In addition the dog had a fit at 5am. I'm exhausted already!
August 22, 2024 at 5:57 AM
Why is it that the night before going back to work is it the night when the twins wake up 3 times. In addition the dog had a fit at 5am. I'm exhausted already!
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Really looking forward to starting the @ssatuk.co.uk ‘Embedding Formative Assessment’ programme at our school this year. Any tips from people who have already done/ are doing the programme? Will certainly be revisiting @katejonesteach.bsky.social excellent session with our history network.
August 21, 2024 at 6:18 AM
Really looking forward to starting the @ssatuk.co.uk ‘Embedding Formative Assessment’ programme at our school this year. Any tips from people who have already done/ are doing the programme? Will certainly be revisiting @katejonesteach.bsky.social excellent session with our history network.
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Ollie Lovell has a similarly short but great one edthreads.ollielovell.com
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August 20, 2024 at 8:29 PM
Ollie Lovell has a similarly short but great one edthreads.ollielovell.com
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Recommendations please.
I'm starting a 'family book club' with my wife, 8yo ans 12 yo.
We want challenging language, and topics/themes but also somewhat age appropriate for the (mature) 8yo.
We also want a range of backgrounds of authors and genres.
Suggestions?
I'm starting a 'family book club' with my wife, 8yo ans 12 yo.
We want challenging language, and topics/themes but also somewhat age appropriate for the (mature) 8yo.
We also want a range of backgrounds of authors and genres.
Suggestions?
August 20, 2024 at 6:29 AM
Recommendations please.
I'm starting a 'family book club' with my wife, 8yo ans 12 yo.
We want challenging language, and topics/themes but also somewhat age appropriate for the (mature) 8yo.
We also want a range of backgrounds of authors and genres.
Suggestions?
I'm starting a 'family book club' with my wife, 8yo ans 12 yo.
We want challenging language, and topics/themes but also somewhat age appropriate for the (mature) 8yo.
We also want a range of backgrounds of authors and genres.
Suggestions?
Lovely day out with the kids. Meal while waiting for middle one at a party followed by Ashby Castle.
August 17, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Lovely day out with the kids. Meal while waiting for middle one at a party followed by Ashby Castle.
What happens when Mummy is away and the girls ask Daddy to do their hair...
August 14, 2024 at 7:04 PM
What happens when Mummy is away and the girls ask Daddy to do their hair...
Bin day philosophy - Went through a village yesterday with all their bin handles facing their houses. Our villages face the streets. I think this says a lot about the type of people where you live... be a street handle facer!
August 14, 2024 at 6:29 AM
Bin day philosophy - Went through a village yesterday with all their bin handles facing their houses. Our villages face the streets. I think this says a lot about the type of people where you live... be a street handle facer!
Been so busy I've not used social media much. But just had a quick check of twitter and found it aggressive. No desire to return.
August 12, 2024 at 6:21 PM
Been so busy I've not used social media much. But just had a quick check of twitter and found it aggressive. No desire to return.