Welcome to a space where I share my continuous ramblings about all things educational. This can be the latest thing I have tried, or it can also be my latest thinking on pedagogy or task design. Whatever the reason was that brought you here, enjoy. As always, all feedback is welcome. Happy reading. MRMICT.
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Respecting the Discipline: The Danger of Over-Academising Practical Subjects
Occasionally, people ask me questions like, “Do you do task design in every lesson?” or “How does this work in other subjects like art or computing?” It’s easy to fall into the trap of assuming that a new or different approach can be universally applied across all subjects. However, this often misidentifies what actually led…
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Bringing Processes to Life: The Power of Animated GIFs in Task Design
In the ever-evolving world of education, the tools we use to communicate complex ideas matter more than ever. One such tool, often overlooked, is the animated GIF. Far from being just a novelty in memes or social media, animated GIFs can be a powerful medium for learning when used thoughtfully. This post explores why animated…
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Timeline of Task Design Part 4: Rethinking Assessment – From Redundant to Purposeful
If you haven’t yet read the earlier instalments of this series, I encourage you to do so. Each one builds on the others, moving from curriculum to pedagogy, task design, and now to assessment. Links can be found below. https://mrmict.com/2024/02/24/a-timeline-of-task-design-curriculum-is-crucial/ https://mrmict.com/2024/05/30/a-timeline-of-task-design-part-2-mastering-pedagogy/ https://mrmict.com/2024/08/01/a-timeline-of-task-design-part-3-tackling-the-task/ After a slight, hiatus, I have revisited my series of blog posts ‘The…
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How Scott McCloud’s ‘Making Comics’ Reaffirmed My Principles of Task Design
Scott McCloud’s Making Comics might seem an unlikely source of inspiration for a teacher reflecting on curriculum task design, but it has crystallised for me what I believe to be essential principles in designing tasks that engage children meaningfully. Comics, as McCloud illustrates clearly, are a visual medium, but the process of creating and understanding…
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New School ‘YouHue’ Year
As we step into a new academic year, the updates to YouHue couldn’t be more timely. If you’re like me, you’re probably sifting through your bookmarks, planning how to enhance your classroom environment. The goal? To create a space that nurtures not only academic growth but also the emotional well-being of our students. This year,…
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The “Boredom” Myth
This blog ramble reflects on the importance of a disciplinary approach to subject learning and how it can begin to erode the myth of boredom in the classroom. “Science is boring, Mr. McGrath!” “I hate history; it’s boring!” These are some of the most common statements heard in classrooms across the UK. Whether it’s history,…
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