Эпах Нзехе

One of the biggest lessons teaching has taught me is that communication is about much more than explaining content. As teachers, we communicate every minute of every lesson. The questions we ask. The feedback we give...

Leadership in education does not always begin with a title. Sometimes it begins with small actions. Supporting colleagues, leading projects, contributing ideas, helping students beyond the classroom or simply stepping forward when something needs to be done. Throughout my experience in education, I’ve come to realise that leadership is often about influence rather than position. Some of the most rewarding...

One thing professional development has reinforced for me is that improving teaching is often less about completely changing what you do and more about refining it. One area that changed my thinking was reflecting on how students process information during lessons. I began paying closer attention to: • the language used when explaining concepts • pacing explanations appropriately • building more opportunities for student discussion • checking understanding...

One lesson teaching continues to reinforce for me is that learning and relationships are closely connected. Students are more willing to ask questions, attempt challenging tasks and take risks in learning when they feel respected, supported and comfortable in their environment. Over time I’ve found that positive classroom relationships are built through small actions: • listening carefully • maintaining...