On episode 10 I am joined by Katharine Birbalsingh, Headmistress of Michaela Community School. We talk about"
- Free Schools
- Setting out to be different
- Causing controversy through being different
- Teaching from the front of the class Vs facilitating learning
- Teaching content Vs teaching skills
- How structures can facilitate feeling safe
- Actively teaching kindness and gratitude
- Working hard, being kind
- The first moment Katharine realised she wanted to work in education
- Giving a speech at the Conservative Party conference
- The moment Katharine realised she was not Left wing anymore
- Starting Michaela
- Being 'a natural' at PR
- The bravery required to think differently
- Ms Snuffleupagus and Sesame St
- Punishment as a sign of love
Recommended reading from Katharine:
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Teachers: The Michaela Way (Birbalsingh)
The Writing Revolution (Hochman & Wexler)
Teach Like a Champion (Lemov)
Thomas Sowell
Contact Katharine on @miss_snuffy
Contact me on @jgetaylor
