Author Archives: charliecountryboy

About charliecountryboy

Follow on Twitter:- Chas_countryboy. Carpenter and Carpentry Lecturer. Love all things educational. Writer, musician. Abhorrent dislike of social injustice.

Change, Evolve, but Make it Better.

Posted on January 31, 2015

Since my last post on the subject of education there have been many changes not only for me but, as you will all be aware, FE itself. We accept that FE is an ever changing beast, personally I think we … Continue reading →

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The Consigliere

Posted on January 30, 2015

Originally posted on Teaching Reno:
Been a while since my last post and there have been many ch-ch-changes.  The main one is that I have a new job!  Having worked at my current college for over 8 years I began…

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Paris, Moulin Rouge and Hot Chocolate

Posted on May 28, 2014

Back in Paris, I love Paris and it seemed the perfect place to take my wife for her birthday. It’s been a while, but nothing has changed. Parisian’s do not build towering office blocks around Notre Dame or place skyscrapers … Continue reading →

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Why Good Teaching is Good for You

Posted on May 9, 2014

According to Ofsted Observation’s there are four types of teacher – Outstanding – Good – Hmmmm? and Ugh! According to my students there are three. Alright – Dunno and Crap. Since I started teaching eighteen months ago I’ve been judged ‘good’ … Continue reading →

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Billy

Posted on April 21, 2014

  I’m not sure if I am doing the right thing here, but this is the first draft of the the first part of a possible book I have been considering for a long, long time. Curious to see the … Continue reading →

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Has Teaching Changed?

Posted on April 17, 2014

No, goodbye. OK I can expand. When I was a kid at school there were good teachers who were intent on expanding my mind, challenging me and generally making my educational experience a great one. Well to be honest there … Continue reading →

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The Stray Black Dog

Posted on March 14, 2014

Originally posted on Pandora and the Phoenix:
It’s been seven years. Seven years but the pain is still as fresh and raw as if it happened yesterday. A black dog walks in my shadow. I like dogs but I can…

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