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This blog was updated regularly between 2005 and 2007 by Doug Belshaw. It now serves as an archive of his thoughts and resources.

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Ed Podesta said on May 6th, 2006 at 7:29 am

Enthusiasm, organisation and forward thinking, in more or less equal measure, imho.
Dave Stacey said on May 8th, 2006 at 3:32 pm

Two out of three. What do I get for that?!?!

;0)

Can’t disagree with anything here. I’d maybe add someone who was a role model, not just in what they said and what they wore, but in what they did and the relationships they built with the people around them. I’d also extend Doug’s point about getting pupils from where they are to where the teacher wants them to be to say that a great teacher takes account where their pupil want to be when planning that journey.
Doug Belshaw said on May 8th, 2006 at 3:35 pm

Yes Dave, I totally agree with the idea about being a role model – it’s what I always have at the back of my mind whilst teaching. How you say things is usually more important than what you say! :D
Dan Sutch said on November 14th, 2006 at 10:39 am

This is a question I’ve been pondering for a while… and I agree with the comments above but would also add – someone who stimulates individuals in their class, someone who takes risks including letting the class make mistakes and who, importantly, can show why they got excited about their subject/learning in the first place.

Great site btw

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