James Barron

My first experience of teaching was in 2016, when I was asked to deliver a talk to a group of 16-year-olds on what it was like to start your own business. I immediately knew I wanted to become more involved in teaching but I didn’t know where to start as I had not previously considered a career in education. A few weeks later I agreed to teach a class of Chinese students from the Shanghai Technical Institute of Electronics and Information, who had travelled to the UK to learn English and Software Engineering, after that I was hooked. Within the next few years, I taught hundreds of students of many different nationalities, aged from 16 to 60, and from levels 2 to 6. I focused my time teaching with Bath University and Bath College for several more years until I felt a change was in order. For the last few years, I have taught remotely with several private training organisations, provided dedicated one to one coaching sessions, provided consultancy on teaching and assessment practices and written about my experiences as a teacher. I plan to continue with my current activities for the foreseeable future but I’m always open to new teaching experiences.

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What Is Woke? Examples of Woke

By now, everyone has surely heard of the street slang term “wokeism.” Originally adopted by the African-American culture, “wokeism,” better known as “woke” is a term utilised in reference to racial discrimination and prejudice. African Americans believe they have been discriminated against since their enslaved ancestors arrived in the United States in 1619. Ethnic groups, […]

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What Is The Difference Between Learning Goals And Learning Targets?

At some point, students and professors are going to stumble across the term, learning goals. Initially, they may believe that learning goals and learning targets are identical. In reality, there are key differences between the two. Typically, the learning goal is the standard and each teaching unit is carefully selected to help reach said goal.

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What Is Bloom’s Taxonomy And How To Use It

Benjamin Bloom revolutionised education when he helped develop the Taxonomy of Educational Objectives. At the time, Bloom was working with Edward Furst, Walter Hill, Max Englehart, and David Krathwohl to create a framework for organising educational objectives. Today it is often called Bloom’s Taxonomy. The framework is primarily used by teachers and professors to aid

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Students Using AI For Homework – What To Know

Artificial intelligence has evolved significantly in the last few years. Today, it is possible to use AI to automate processes, compose articles, and even create unique works of art. While the technology isn’t perfect yet, students can benefit greatly from using AI for homework. It can empower students who are studying a new language, preparing

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SMART Goal Examples – What Is A SMART Goal?

Although the SMART Goals framework was originally used in corporate leadership, it is now commonly used in education. The template can help professors identify specific goals. Typically, students use the SMART framework to pinpoint academic and personal goals. Before moving forward, it is wise to learn more about the framework. Once the student has gained

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Single Black Crow The Meaning And Symbolism (Prophecies And Superstitions)

Seeing a strange object in the sky can make someone question the meaning of what they are seeing. Most people understand that a black cat crossing their path in the UK could lead to good luck, strangely enough, it means the opposite in the US. What about encountering a single black crow? What does it

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Professional Development Topics For Teachers

A teacher’s job is a never-ending adventure. Teachers should continue working hard to improve themselves to give their students more opportunities to learn and develop. It is pertinent to focus on key professional development topics that will further develop one’s teaching skills. The primary topics fit into several categories, such as digital instruction, leadership, and

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