As I spend some time reflecting on the year, despite all the downs I’ve remembered there have been a number of ups. I thought I’d share with you some of the more positive parts of my teaching year.
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DIRT sheets went international… here’s a message I received from China
@MrsHumanities Hope you don’t mind me taking your excellent DIRT sheets to China! pic.twitter.com/kaWdP9k9OG
— Andrew Sweet (@AndrewSweet4) April 11, 2016
2. Attending and presenting at TMHistoryIcons
Next up at #TMHistoryIcons is @MrsHumanities looking at building independent learners pic.twitter.com/TrFKI504cI
— Dave Stacey (@davestacey) March 5, 2016
@MrsHumanities shares excellent strategies for independence #TMHistoryIcons pic.twitter.com/a1J9KhVG0j
— HTX Video Coaching (@hexatexEDU) March 5, 2016
@MrsHumanities shares excellent strategies for independence #TMHistoryIcons pic.twitter.com/a1J9KhVG0j
— HTX Video Coaching (@hexatexEDU) March 5, 2016
along side many great historians and history teachers…
Thanks for the great idea @MrAllsopHistory! #TMHistoryIcons pic.twitter.com/QjVKGB5kmF
— Hannah Tuffnell (@hannahtuffnell) March 5, 2016
#TMHistoryIcons LOVE history opinion activity from @russeltarr can see uses for geography as well. pic.twitter.com/BYECkPZJT9
— Mrs Humanities (@MrsHumanities) March 5, 2016
#TMHistoryIcons flipped learning – why use it? @SeanwelshBacc pic.twitter.com/TORvbDIR2R
— Mrs Humanities (@MrsHumanities) March 5, 2016
Creating independence and resilience in students with lower self esteem @HistTeach1989 #TMHistoryIcons pic.twitter.com/QDSdwza6sw
— HTX Video Coaching (@hexatexEDU) March 5, 2016
#TMhistoryicons literacy ideas from @87History pic.twitter.com/OR1WXeeCqB
— Mrs Humanities (@MrsHumanities) March 5, 2016
The big 4!! For REAL! #TMHistoryIcons pic.twitter.com/KKgCs6N4qp
— Carmel Bones (@bones_carmel) March 5, 2016
3. Setting up Magpied Pedagogy
Take a look at the new site #MagpiedPedagogy – an attempt to collate great practice https://t.co/vb4jIu48PD pic.twitter.com/sIK8zaPR8u
— Mrs Humanities (@MrsHumanities) June 1, 2016
Attempting some lesson planning today? Remember to check out #MagpiedPedagogy where there are now over 600 deas https://t.co/hHuNKpyaEc
— Mrs Humanities (@MrsHumanities) December 30, 2016
4. Attending and presenting at #PedagooHampshire…
…where I got to meet many of the greats for the first time (or again) and take part in a number of interesting workshops/presentations.
Standing room only @MrsHumanities #pedagoohampshire16 making feedback more effective pic.twitter.com/demQrSFCZ0
— Martyn Reah (@MartynReah) September 17, 2016
Less is More – Marking with a Purpose presentation from #Pedagoohampshire16 https://t.co/Y3MAFz89s7 pic.twitter.com/zeJ5wVcK1U
— Mrs Humanities (@MrsHumanities) September 20, 2016
5. Setting up #Teacher5adaybuddybox and being able to support so many great educators. From the first one…
Making a #teacher5adaybuddybox to send to an unsuspecting teacher. Who that will be…. I’ve no idea yet #volunteer pic.twitter.com/Gyu71x4m8n
— Mrs Humanities (@MrsHumanities) February 13, 2016
…to having over 400 participants in a year….
Right I think that might be the final match up of #teacher5adaybuddybox partners done for the year! So blessed to have over 400 participants
— Mrs Humanities (@MrsHumanities) December 18, 2016
… that have sent loads of fabulous boxes…
When I see the incredible effort and generosity that goes into each & every #teacher5adaybuddybox I feel so privileged & proud #teacher5aday pic.twitter.com/NCacXVTckE
— Mrs Humanities (@MrsHumanities) December 14, 2016
…with extra big thanks to all those that sent a back to school surprise box or two
#MPTAs everyone that volunteered for #back2school #teacher5adaybuddybox surprises. You were ALL so generous! Thank you. pic.twitter.com/Bbt0X5UlUd
— Mrs Humanities (@MrsHumanities) December 21, 2016
Get involved…
Roll up, roll up. Sign up to #teacher5adaybuddybox to get a #wellbeinghero for the New Year https://t.co/WNb5tahhBz pic.twitter.com/WtbzhFeGLZ
— Mrs Humanities (@MrsHumanities) December 22, 2016
I’ve been really lucky the last year to have connected with so many incredible educators and academics as a result of twitter. They’ve kept me going through the darker days of teaching and have helped me to remain in a job that I love (well when it’s just me and my classes, forget the politics and data, along with progress tracking and the covering your back paperwork etc. etc.)
So what we’re your proudest moments of 2017? Let me know.
I hope that 2017 leads into lots of positive teaching experiences for all.
Best wishes for the year ahead.
Mrs Humanities 