Author Archives: kaddesh

Only in Melbourne can you have a top of 44 degrees with a cool change and a massive drop in temperature so quickly. Well – of course this phenomena is not restricted to Melbourne but there is a strong narrative … Continue reading →

So – It is day two of the new year – 2019. My whole day has been orientied towards the hot sun pushing us around a water park down here near Geelong. The paper I’m looking at whilst my face … Continue reading →

Transformative Principals is a pod cast that I’ve been enjoying for a number of years. The host has a genuine sense of wanting to improve his own journey with a view to all the learners he serves growing as a … Continue reading →

Teachers Taking up Explicit Instruction: The Impact of a Professional Development and Directive Instructional Coaching Model Something very strange is going on here. It is Sunday. Not that big a deal really – however. On Friday, our excited little Vegemites … Continue reading →

Not too long ago Dylan Wiliam tweeted something about this being the most important thing for teachers to know. Hyperbole put to one side – I think there is a genuine case for teachers to be current in the language … Continue reading →

Practical Techniques for K – 12 Classrooms by Dylan Wiliam and Siobhan Leahy This new version of the book is powerfully useful. The pragmatic and authentic approach makes this accessible and transformational all at the same time!