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Leonardo da Vinci’s life shows us the brilliance of curiosity and the creativity that blooms when we see knowledge as interconnected rather than confined to silos. Painter, anatomist, engineer, scientist and human, he reminds us that the boundaries between disciplines...

Recently, I’ve been experimenting with a questioning structure that goes beyond the usual retrieval practice with Cold Calling or Think Pair Share and it’s yielding great results. Take today’s session on comedy lazzi, for example. I kicked things off with the...

I’ve been reflecting on how we can better nurture fluency, independence, and hard thinking in A-Level students. Scaffolds are invaluable tools. They give students a framework for their thinking, helping them structure responses and approach tasks with clarity. But...

Assessment in Drama has always been an exciting opportunity to reflect on what we value most about our subject. Drama thrives in the intangible, the moments of transformation, connection, and risk-taking that don’t always fit neatly into traditional assessment models....

Arguably, we need maps to help us get from A to B efficiently. We use all sorts of maps in our day-to-day lives, and by "maps," I also refer to data, instructions, plans, guides, etc. While these tools are useful in helping us make sense of our world, we must remember...

For educators, words are tools. They help to teach, explain, and discuss. Words give structure to ideas, bring order to chaos, and allow us to communicate abstract concepts. But while words are powerful, they can also act as barriers. They risk simplifying, limiting,...

One of the challenges many students face is the pressure to get things right the first time. Whether they’re performing, devising, or writing, the desire to produce a perfect final product can sometimes stifle creativity and slow down the learning process.   This...