“If you are going to do something in teaching you have to be able to do it, not just talk about it, you must lead by doing.” In this episode, Simon Smith is our expert navigator, leading us on a path through history. One moment we are with him on a Whitbread yacht on the … Continue reading Inside the Teacher’s Classroom, episode 3
Inside the teacher’s classroom
Inside the Teacher’s Classroom, episode 2
“One of the beliefs I always had was that you influence everyone you meet…so I was always wanting my influence to be a positive one.” Trevor Weal taught commerce at Westlake Boys’ High School for 35 years before retiring at the end of 2018. His influence on many generations of students was positive and profound. … Continue reading Inside the Teacher’s Classroom, episode 2
Inside the Teacher’s Classroom, episode 1
“He showed such belief in me…it shocked me out of myself…and, I find now in my teaching, I look for that in every student. If you can find that little spark to gift them, to give them that confidence, it’s just magical…and it’s certainly influenced my career.” At about ten minutes into the interview, Jon … Continue reading Inside the Teacher’s Classroom, episode 1
