watch an inspirational teacher and weep a little

[BadDog]

dont apply mascara before watching

I know this will not go down well, but I would not want that kind of teacher teaching my DS. I have seen many such teachers. Its is a very concerning trend in education.

What trend ?

The all show and no go trend.

Yes, I had a good cry.

He is clearly a wonderful and I spirit parent, but for me it doesn't automatically follow that he is therefore an outstanding teacher. He may be, or he may not.

It is a very showy style of teaching, I'd be interested in seeing what his teaching is like when it's not all explosions and cool experiments, and how he deals with behaviour and discipline.

*inspirational parent

I think it's more about his attitude to young people. Remember this film edited by a teen not an ofsted inspector.

Christ you lot will sneer at anything

I only watched the first few seconds and thought noooooooooo!

You've missed the main bit then.

I'm not sneering, I'm genuinely interested in education and teaching styles etc.

As I said, he is clearly a very admirable person, but I've seen others having to pick up the pieces behind these maverick and inspirational teachers before.

Also, I think most teachers actually have a good attitude towards young people, admittedly many don't, but I think many new do, at least in my experience.

I'm of the opinion that learning only takes place when there's an emotional basis. Good or bad. And not just in the classroom. Think of every experience you've learned from. It's not just a meh moment with a text book and worksheet. .

His "hog calling" was more than enough. Why! It was OTT and unnecessary.

I think the point is, as the man says, 'one size doesn't fit all'.

He's doing a fantastic job in the school he works in.

Ronaldo, with respect, I doubt your ds needs the same kind of engagement as some of the kids in the video.

I think it's possible to engage pupils without "hog calling"

True, but I don't think the 'hog calling' matters either way. I don't particularly like it either, but that's just preference.

I think the important thing about his teaching style is not the whizzy experiments, but the interest he clearly takes in his students as individuals. The very short section when he refers to dealing with pupils who are pregnant, being abused etc, demonstrates that he is the sort of teacher that teenagers feel they can go to and can trust.

His pupils appear very motivated and attentive. He is enthused by his subject. He takes time to consider the pupils as individuals and takes into account what they bring to school in terms of experience and background.

I have no experience of teaching physics to secondary school pupils in the US but it was a moving clip and he appears to be, from the point of view of the pupils, an engaging teacher.

I switched off at that point (as in the video ran but I stopped paying attention) perked a little at the flames then faded

Leaving my own DS apart ( and I accepthe may not be the best candidate for this kind of approach) I have to echo the thoughts of others - eduCated and Mrz.

This trend , together with its ( largely none researched) basis) is big in education. However, I have not been convinced by any of the results I have seen ( there are a few small studies - largely " action research" which doesnt make the suitable for making generalisations). I think many times the results of this do not bear close scrutiny on any scale of quality or quantity.

Like eduCated I have seen situations where pieces have to be picked up from this kind of teaching more than once. I also think it sends out the wrong messages many times and in many ways.

Like mrz I dont think you need to flash bang and wollo[p to be a good teacher, to be "inspirational" or anything else. I would rather see truth spoken quietly.

I too have an interest in teaching and learning ( not sponsored by Ofsted, ISI or any other INSET training day!) but genuinely a deeper interest in what works and why.

I have followed teachers like this before and its a nightmare to calm the pupils down.

I could point point out various faults with his methods but I wouldn't want to be seen as sneering.

You really shouldn't comment if you haven't watched the whole film. The first few seconds are just an introduction.

If you read what I wrote Bonsoir I switched off at that point (as in the video ran but I stopped paying attention) perked a little at the flames then faded

but I have since watched the whole video and I'm still wondering about the actually teaching content

I cant see the point being made by anyone who wants to say one must watch the whole film. As it happens I did watch it all but those who didnt , really did not miss much in terms of making their points. Lets not be accused of being sneering for not being taken in and being able to make justified criticism. Rather than than be guilable.

i would HATE to be guliable.

or guilable.