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Consider the following: “The consequences of the standardised exam system? It’s a classic example of unintended consequences. It began with good intentions which was to raise “standards”. It’s ended up with a tick-box, teach to the test, grade-factory approach to … Continue reading
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BBC Radio Four’s “The Educators” returned this week with a trip to Harlem to interview Dave Levin, co-founder of the KIPP Charter schools in the USA. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06ptw79 These schools were set up in economically deprived areas of the US with … Continue reading
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Recently we blogged about the latest Pixar movie, Inside Out, and concluded, Emotions “squabbling amongst themselves” might be cartoonish and entertaining but ultimately this movie sheds little light on a complex subject. No doubt the movie will be popular. Let’s … Continue reading
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Radio 4’s ‘Today’ programme today contained a superficial item on ‘brain science’ and on human emotions – hanging a discussion on a new Pixar movie (plug) called Inside Out. The Guardian’s review of the movie tells us “It’s about what’s … Continue reading
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An article appeared on the Guardian’s website at 00.05 this morning, but you’ll have to look quite hard to find it – in spite of its important content: Nicky Morgan urges ‘curriculum for life’ http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/mar/11/nicky-morgan-curriculum-to-deal-with-sexting-and-revenge-porn It’s unfortunate that the Guardian … Continue reading
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If you were listening to Monday’s Woman’s Hour on BBC Radio 4 you may have heard one of our 3D Eye tweets read aloud whilst the programme was on air: “@BBCWomansHour : Today’s programme is essential listening for all who … Continue reading
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One of the fascinating aspects of the recent Festival of Education at Wellington College was the exceptionally wide range of speakers and the breadth and diversity of opinions on offer. Ultimately, however, they divided into two camps. In the ‘traditionalist’ … Continue reading
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Throughout this week we’ve posted articles with a focus on education for relationships, for personal and social intelligence, and for the quality of empathy. Understanding ourselves, let alone understanding and caring about others, can present huge challenges for all of … Continue reading
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Our recent posts on this blog have put a focus on relationships and on how we enable young people to develop a better awareness of self and others. Education for improved relationships depends entirely on our ability to develop what … Continue reading
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There’s an interesting piece in the Guardian this week about the beneficial health effects – both physical and mental – of “mindfulness meditation“. 3Di has consistently advocated the need for education and awareness – in schools and elsewhere – of … Continue reading
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