Not only I was working in an education system with which I was completely unfamiliar, but I also had no real teaching experience or training. In other words, I didn’t have a clue what was going on. Continue reading Teaching & Learning on the Job: my unofficial apprenticeship as a teacher in Japan
What happens when the past, present and future collide? This is a reflection on how my experiences led me to working in the FE sector. Continue reading Fresh Start, Further Education, and Me
These Ladybird books from the 1960s and 70s haven’t aged terribly well… Continue reading Vintage Ladybird books: Danger Men!
I wonder which posts from My Mashed Up Life have been the most popular this week? Let’s delve into the archives to find out! Continue reading Weekly Review: this week’s most viewed posts
A quick summary of the past thirty years of my life – yes, really! Continue reading Funny How Time Flies… what have you been doing for the last 30 years?
On Monday I started a new job, but that same evening the Prime Minister announced another lockdown… Continue reading New Year, New Job… New Lockdown
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My first job, as a sixteen year old sixth form student, was working in a bakery. Initially, I made pizzas. I had to ladle on tomato sauce, sprinkle on some cheese, then place… Continue reading Working in a bakery
how we made home learning a success for our kids Continue reading Lockdown Life: we survived 14 weeks of home learning!
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