Why They Really Leave: The Learning Problem Behind Early Turnover
In fast-paced workplaces, people don't just leave — they leave early. And while it may look like they've decided the job isn't for them, the reality is often different: the early experience didn't help them learn, build confidence or feel capable quickly enough.
The Power of a Post-it: Noticing the Decisions That Shape Learning
Noticing and Naming What We Do I want to share something simple that has had a big impact. It starts with noticing — and then naming — the small, deliberate decisions teachers make every minute. This Autumn term at Mallorca International School we added a small addition to our learning walks. During these 10–15 minute lesson drop-ins, we left a short Post-it note naming one teacher decision and the impact it had on students. These tiny handwritten notes captured the subtle m
Seen, Valued… and Able: Designing Classrooms for Social and Academic Belonging
Belonging isn’t separate from academic teaching. Strategies that build knowledge—when done correctly—also build belonging. BY TRICIA...
What Mindset Taught Me — and Why I Tell This Story
By Tricia Taylor I believe that we can change. Not in a vague, motivational-poster kind of way, but in a practical, evidenced-based way....
Three Powerful Classroom Techniques: How to Make Them Work (Without Overdoing It)
By Tricia Taylor Effective teaching isn’t about tricks; it’s about getting students to think about the right stuff —and think in a way...
From Classrooms to Kitchens: Lessons from Education for Smarter Training
But learning isn’t just relevant to schools; it applies to every industry—especially those where employees must quickly acquire new skills and knowledge.
How Schools Get Teaching Right: The Case for Creating Core Principles for Your School
By Tricia Taylor For the past three years, I’ve worked alongside leaders at the British International School (BIS) in Hanoi to define...
Putting the "All" in Checking for Understanding
By Tricia Taylor One of the most common gaps I see when working with teachers is a lack of intentional strategies to check for...
Reconnecting the Dots: Getting Back into Classroom
Hello all, This is my blog from 4 plus years years ago. About 4 and a half years ago, I move to Spain to teach for what was supposed to...
A Poetry Writing Task that Celebrates Identity through the Everyday: A Few Easy Steps
By Tricia Taylor Look around you. Check out the pictures on the walls, the nicknacks on the shelf. Think about the things your father...
