It’s not intrinsic motivation but it’s inspired
Is Intrinsic Motivation better than Extrinsic Motivation? These days education seems to be all about intrinsic motivation. We shouldn’t give out stars or stickers or small gifts to encourage students to achieve. We all know that this is superficial extrinsic motivation when it is intrinsic motivation that leads to embedded success. I agree of course […]
Using Board Games to Choose your Career
The Board Game Algorithm Hmmm… I like playing Scrabble so therefore I am not going to give up on being a successful writer one day just yet! Yesterday I called a family meeting. The girls looked anxious! As a rule family meetings are reserved for fairly serious discussions and announcements, but this was just a […]
Personal Goal Setting – Is it for you?
Image taken from https://images.app.goo.gl/49qmGMC5bGuRndTAA Personal Goal Setting – Is it for you? Goal setting has always been quite important to me. This morning I happened upon a notebook and found some of the ‘yearly’ goals I’d made for 2018-2019. They included meeting my goodreads target of completing 50 books, (including 5 non-fiction titles); swimming four […]
What are the Values of School Trips
The students all take a moment to reflect at Kanchanburi War Cemetery The Benefits of School Residentials Residential Trips in Thailand School Residential Trips has featured high during this visit to Bangkok. As a ‘trailing spouse I’ve tagged along with Saint Mick of Thana whilst he has visited his school’s residential trips to Rayong, Khao Yai, Kanchanaburi, and Nakon Nayok. Tagging […]
Jane Austen and Empty Nesters
Sleep Deprived Empty Nesters I’m lying here in bed at 3.35 a.m. listening to the rain outside wondering whether Annie got home ok from her night out yesterday. I’m not too worried as I know she was travelling with her friend Alfie, but I question whether it is raining over in Spain too and if […]
First Day Back at School
Starting of School The first day back at school is always a nervous time. How to Not be Nervous I’ve seen lots of photos on Facebook this week of exceptionally smart, smiley and nervous looking kids, decked out in new uniforms and shiny shoes. It’s been, of course, lots of kids first day back at school […]