Tag: education
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What is a ‘Critical Friend’?
As I’m moving towards further study and consulting next year, the most popular service I’ve been asked about has been the ‘critical friend’ role mentioned on my website. It’s an exciting and interesting role because it allows me to work with very diverse schools and requires an ongoing relationship with schools rather than just a…
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Teacher self-efficacy: the power of putting teachers first
Teacher self-efficacy (TSE) is a measure of how confident and successful teachers feel, and their belief in their capacity to make a difference with students. It encompasses a broad set of capabilities that include content knowledge, pedagogy, behaviour management, and relationships with students and colleagues. Research in self-efficacy largely stems from Albert Bandura’s work in…
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