Bullying seems to be getting normalised both by various reality shows and the acts and words of the latest president of the USA. It is more important than ever to remind our students that no harming – physical nor mental – of another human being is ever ok. This is why WebEnglish.se has updated the theme page on bullying, ‘No Bullying in Our School’. #WebEngSE suggests that you bring up a discussion with your students for however short or long period to remind them that you take a stand and have absolutely zero tolerance on any bullying in your school. Link:Â No Bullying in Our School, 7-9
“Mind” as Today’s Buzzword
It all started with Mindfulness, living for now and fully experiencing the moment in one’s mind. As we started focusing on our minds, Carol Dweck coined the concept of Growth Mindset, meaning that we can all teach our brains to learn more and better with the right mindset. John Hattie came along and defined 8 Mindframes for Teachers which since then have expanded into 9 Mindframes to align with the principles of Visible Learning. Link: John Hattie’s 9 Mindframes for Visible Learning Educators