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Jamie Thom
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Should a teacher ever say sorry?
Teachers should model courteous behaviour – but they should never apologise for their lessons, argues Jamie Thom
General
5 April 2022
Should a teacher ever say sorry?
3 teacher phrases I must stop using
Scottish teacher Jamie Thom has made it his mission in 2022 to stop saying these pointless phrases in the classroom
General
1 March 2022
Three common teacher phrases we must stop using
The times when teachers absolutely should be selfish
‘Selflessness’ can be an infuriating and damaging concept when applied to teaching, says Jamie Thom
General
14 November 2021
5 ways to increase participation in quiet classrooms
Many classes seem quieter than normal since the Covid pandemic began, but Jamie Thom has tips on how to help pupils open up
General
24 October 2021
When teachers should say ‘no’ - and how to do it
Learning to say no is critical in a demanding profession like teaching, so Jamie Thom has come up with five tips on how it’s done
General
10 October 2021
A brief survival guide for teachers with small children
Jamie Thom has five golden rules for the often impossible-seeming task of thriving as both a teacher and a parent of young children
General
1 October 2021