Nan Bahr's Blog
These are two relatively recent contributions I've made to The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/viewpoints-should-teaching-students-who-fail-a-literacy-and-numeracy-test-be-barred-from-teaching-109882 https://theconversation.com/lets-abandon-naplan-we-can-do-better-95363
This is an article that has attracted a lot of attention. I've tried to describe the perceptions that seem rife about teaching. The comments that people have contributed to the article are interesting too. There is a strong focus on comparative salaries. perhaps consider contributing to the comments yourself. https://theconversation.com/seven-reasons-people-no-longer-want-to-be-teachers-94580
Nan Bahr, August 20, 2019 A comment from a popular online blog: “Yes, they do have to be smart and most of my colleagues are smart. By which I mean: They are smart enough.” (Quora, 2017) Given that a good teacher can’t be dumb, how smart do they need to be to be good, and... Continue Reading →
'Teacher' has published part 2 of my article on positive teaching today. Have a look!
An article I've written for 'Teacher' has been published today ...all about the place for humour in teaching, using Dr Seuss as the muse. This is Part 1 of a 2 part offering on the attributes that teachers can bring to help transform learners. Check it out.
Last week the Review of the NSW Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES) released their review. The recommendations are a bit disappointing. I wrote another blog post for EduResearch Matters with my colleague Donna Pendergast. The post outlines the areas of concern. Fundamentally though, there is an abiding sense that Australia is full... Continue Reading →
Hi, so I've added a piece to EduResearch Matters, have a look: EduResearch Matters: Bahr August 2016
So now I've made a short video to explain the situation regarding the media's misstep in reporting my newest book. I'm still waiting for a media retraction, but I note that the online versions of the newspaper articles have been withdrawn. I hope you'll download (it's free) and read the book. For those of you... Continue Reading →
This overview is a stronger review of our new book. CLICK HERE
Have a listen to my attempt at a 2 minute audio comment regarding the reception of the new AER61 book mentioned in earlier posts.
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