Post Covid:  Teachers – 10   Pollies – Nil

Post Covid: Teachers – 10 Pollies – Nil

There have been innumerable conversations about the effect of the covid pandemic on education. Many of these conversations have been valuable. However, the most valuable conversation, about what teachers can and will do, is not being had.  In essence the...
In Defence of Speaking

In Defence of Speaking

I am not sure when it was decided that writing was the most important measure of English and literature skills. Yes, writing is important, and I would never suggest that English teachers stop teaching the elements of good writing. However, while not all students will...