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Language Matters #2: Autism Spectrum Condition
Jack Simmonds returns for the second in his new blog series on the importance of language in our approach to Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND).
This piece focuses on the area of Autism Spectrum Condition, a new-and-improved attitude towards Autism Spectrum Disorder, and the history behind where our understanding of autism first came from.
Language Matters #1: Deficits and Disorders
In the first of a new series on the importance of the use of language in how we view our learners, Jack Simmonds will be taking us through the latest research and social developments in this area.
In this first piece, Jack looks into the language of deficits and disorders, and how one pioneering researcher is changing perceptions.
We Can’t Clone the Best Tutors, Unfortunately: Here’s How We Can Get Around This with Kirill Slavin, Podcast Transcript
If you think you’ve considered the future of tutoring and EdTech, think again.
Kirill has a vision for an AI-driven approach to private tuition that will challenge what you think of children’s learning.
Read on …
How do you go about recruiting your tutors?
The Director of TutorsPlus, a high-quality tuition agency based in Geneva, Switzerland, gives us a detailed insight into their recruitment process, including how they continually value and support their tutors right the way through the process … and beyond.
Thank you TutorsPlus!
Read Carefully, Write Clearly, Think Deeply: How to Master Knowledge-Rich Tutoring Podcast Transcript
Knowledge-rich tutoring. Are you familiar with it?
If not, have a read of the transcript of our episode with Lizzie Grace, Founder of Scholar’s Atelier. Lizzie’s humour and grace (excuse the pun) are infectious and demonstrate a masterful approach to teaching and tutoring. Have fun!
Positive Regard, and its Application to the Qualified Tutor Training
Inspired by his reading of American psychologist, Carl R. Rogers, Jack turns our attention to the area of positive regard.
Haven’t heard of it? Jack breaks it down into manageable steps, applying it to the teaching & learning that take place on QT’s four-part training course.
This is How Tutoring Can Play a Key Role in Reducing Educational Disadvantage, with Daniel Dipper Podcast Transcript
It’s time to stop and consider our approach to educational disadvantage. The pandemic has given us the opportunity to rethink our strategy towards support for those who need it most, in particular how we can deploy tutors in mainstream education.
This podcast goes a long way to explaining this. Access this transcript to find out more …
The Contextual Safeguarding Network – A Safer Approach to Child Protection
Struck by watching Dr Carlene Firmin’s 2019 TEDx Talk, Jack penned this crucial thought-piece on society’s approach to child protection and how we, far too often, attempt to treat the perpetrators of the crime, or worse, the victim themselves.
Dr Firmin calls on us to change our view on the location of abuse, and how it is essential to improving the safety of our children.
Redesigning the Primary English Curriculum, with the Founders of Bright Light Education Podcast Transcript
Your chance to read through the transcript of this incredible podcast episode with the Founders of Bright Light Education, Dani Okumura and Charlotte Badenoch.
Let us know what you learnt from the episode …
Exploring the Marvels of Emotional Wellbeing & Resilience in Children, with Karen Gibb Podcast Transcript
Ludo returns with the transcription of this wonderfully entertaining and informative episode with Karen Gibb, Founder of Mind Marvels.
Read on to find out how your Animal Brain works … oh, you didn’t know already?
How Tutors Can Use Empathy to Support Students Who Are Disengaged from School Podcast Transcript
In Ludo’s transcription debut, ironically, it’s Jack’s podcast episode!
Read on to discover more pearls of wisdom and empathy in education from our resident facilitator-in-chief and all-round bubble of joy, Jack Simmonds …
CPD: Why We Should Keep Moving Forward
In a debut piece for the QT Blog, Andrea Gadsbey sets out the stall for training and CPD in tutoring.
With a nod towards the QT Community and QT’s suite of courses, Andrea challenges all of us to continually improve our service and skills, supported by our community.
Spotlight on Gavin McCormack: The Change that a World-Renowned Educator Wants to See in the World Podcast Transcript
It’s the return of the podcast, which means a return of the transcript … thanks Jack!
have fun reading through this one – Gavin’s just a bit special. Don’t forget to check out Empathy Week!
How do we learn to read?
Victoria Burns returns with a thought-provoking piece on what teacher training in the present day must include.
Coming from a gradual understanding of the deficiencies in the training she received herself, Victoria challenges us to see learning to read as THE fundamental concept in education.
Success in Tutoring with Joanne Kaminski: How to Find What Parents and Students are Looking For Podcast Transcript
The next instalment of our podcast transcript service, brought to you by the one and only Jack Simmonds.
Read on to find out more about the importance of having a coach as a tutor, how reading is crucial to learning success and what the word ‘tutorpreneur’ actually means!
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