Nothing in life is free! I thought I would get that out there straight away. When someone offers us a ‘freebie’ there is a tendency to be suspicious about the quality of the offer but I want to assure you that these resources are based on research, experience and a sound knowledge base. I simply want them to be of use. So if they are… please let me know!

Making the most of observations – this video considers the purpose of lesson observations and offers some tips on making the most of them. It is only ten minutes so a short burst of CPD!

Deliberate practice is big news at the minute… but I fear it is sometimes treated in an instrumental way. I hope this video makes the connection between reflection and deliberate practice.

This video explores Mezirow’s ideas about transformative learning.

Nurture or challenge – this video explores a very important aspect of mentoring practice. When to nurture and when to challenge!

Understanding others and yourself – based on emotional intelligence this video considers emotional literacy and provides a strategy for managing difficult emotions.

What is metacognition? – A short introduction to metacognition, including some strategies you could try.

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