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Articles by Marcelo Staricoff
Letter: Lord Taverne obituary
When my family arrived from Argentina in 1976, my mother, Rosalia Lelchuk Staricoff, shared a bench at the research laboratories of the Middlesex hospital with Janice Taverne. When our bank accounts were frozen for a while during the Falklands war of 1982, she and her husband, Dick Taverne, helped us. They continued to be supportive, and a couple of years later we became British citizens.
What LGBTQ+ education should we provide?
In the first of two parts, Richard Palmer explores what LGBTQ+ education looks like, what’s ‘age-appropriate’ and poses questions to help review your provision. In the world of PSHE, LGBTQ+ is one of the most controversial issues. Some teachers worry they aren’t doing enough; others are concerned they might be confusing pupils. Parents and guardians can be wholly supportive, or strongly against. It’s not uncommon to witness such polarised views in a school community.
Is university worth it?
Have students been mis-sold the benefits of a university education? Guest blogger Michael Tefula explains how to make a more informed decision. University used to be one of the surest ways of getting ahead in life, and for some students, especially those who wish to pursue careers in fields where a degree is mandatory, the rewards of a university education can be transformative.
Representation in the curriculum: culture, diversity and inclusion
In the third of his series of blog posts, Aldaine Wynter looks at the importance and impact of a diverse curriculum. In this blog we will look at the following areas in relation to representation in the curriculum: cultural representation embedding diversity into the curriculum creating an inclusive curriculum. When considering diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, I always refer to three key aims: accountability visibility action.
The ordinary magic of resilience
What life throws at us might dent or break us – but the '7 Cs' of resilience can help us recover and rebuild. John Dabell explains how. ‘Resilience’ is a buzzword heard pretty much everywhere these days and certainly within the mental health narratives of schools. How do you define resilience? Resilience is commonly defined as the ‘ability to bounce back’ and the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.
Seven tips to beat exam stress
How can you best support students who are stressed out at the prospect of exams? Clinical psychologist Dr Alistair Bailie suggests seven strategies to share. For students of any age, there can be considerable stress when it comes to exams. Their implications for study, jobs, and life progress can increase nerves. If your pupils are struggling due to upcoming exams, sharing these seven tips can make a profound difference to reduce stress. 1.
Multilingual Thinking in Multicultural Classrooms
Schools are microcosms of society, and as such they draw upon the multilingual and multicultural richness and heritages of the societies in which they are based, and of every individual that is part of their community at any one time.
A Philosophy of Education Transforming Teachin
The Joy of Not Knowing: A Philosophy of Education Transforming Teaching, Thinking, Learning and Leadership in Schools ISBN | Quantity: Shopping Cart Summary Items: Routledge & CRC Press eBooks are available through VitalSource. The free VitalSource Bookshelf® application allows you to access to your eBooks whenever and wherever you choose.
Election countdown: 'How our school election persuaded me the voting age should be reduced to four'
The announcement of the General election on 8 June has again reignited the discussion as to whether the voting age should be reduced to 16. After a mock election at Balfour Primary School, we would now like to propose that the voting age should be reduced to four. On 25 May, we decided it would be a great idea to hold our own general election at the school.
General election: 'Mock election was perfect education day'
The announcement of the General election on 8 June has again reignited the discussion as to whether the voting age should be reduced to 16. After a mock election at Balfour Primary School, we would now like to propose that the voting age should be reduced to four. On 25 May, we decided it would be a great idea to hold our own general election at the school.
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