It was an absolute honour to engage in a wholesome conversation with James about his Chapter, Laying the Foundations Educational Consulting. James generously shares the following points:
- His experiencing with tutoring in his high school years.
- His decision to become a primary school teacher.
- His transition from Victoria to Northern Territory where he was introduced to a program called Direct Instruction (where students learned to read through explicit instruction).
- Pivotal moments along the way.
- The transition to his new Chapter, Laying the Foundations Educational Consulting.
A few of his takeaways stuck with me:
- "I wanted to improve in my everydayness".
- Change happens in small steps.
- As educators, we frequently underestimate our own knowledge and overestimate our students knowledge.
James can be contacted on his website - https://www.layingthefoundations.net/
An enormous thanks to James for taking the time to share his Chapter and for everyone that will engage with it. It will be available on @humanchapters YouTube, Podcast, and Facebook page. Please share it.
