Reflection
“We do not learn from experience… We learn from reflecting on experience.” John Dewey Last Friday, all Lancaster staff participated in our first Professional Development day of this school year. These days are important for us as they allow us time to engage in professional dialogue; to focus on our learning and growth as professionals and this, in turn, has a positive impact on student learning (we hope). This plays a crucial role in ensuring
The importance of dialogue
“In true dialogue, both sides are willing to change.” Thich Nhat Hanh I will admit that this week, I was struggling to find inspiration for my weekly Newsletter musings. Then, the first presidential debate took place in the USA whilst, coincidentally, I was preparing a presentation for teachers that includes the theme of professional dialogue. I doubt many would describe that particular debate as «inspirational» – but it certainly made me think about the topic