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Seeing the ‘Big Picture’ (On Expertise)

In The Confident Teacher by Alex Quigley13/05/20172 Comments

As a young boy, little more than a toddler, Magnus Carlson possessed the ability to remember complex patterns and to play chess like an aged master. His proud parents recount when given a vast …

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HuntingEnglishAlex Quigley@HuntingEnglish·

It was a tremendous privilege to work for and with John at Huntington. I learnt a massive amount from him about school leadership and so much more. My children will continue to reap the benefits from his work at Huntington.

More time with a rod and a pen is well deserved!

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“I have *loved* my career”
Great words from @johntomsett, whose blogging as headteacher has been a brilliant window into the job over the years. https://johntomsett.com/2021/01/30/this-much-i-know-about-when-it-is-time-to-move-on/

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HuntingEnglishAlex Quigley@HuntingEnglish·

This a brilliantly clear and helpful short video explainer on the basic principles of handwriting from @NHA_news.

https://youtu.be/uYE5zeGC6nw

Lots of practical terms for children of all ages. With insights into joining up letters, style, spacing, speed, size, and more.

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Alex Quigley

Alex Quigley

I write this blog in a personal capacity.

After fifteen years in the classroom, I now support the cause of education from the other side the school gates. For most of the week I work for the EEF, as National Content Manager, supporting teachers and school leaders to access research evidence.

Additionally, I write edubooks and offer consultancy. Also, I am very lucky to have a column for both TES and Teach Secondary magazine.

Alex Quigley

I am National Content Manager at the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), after fifteen years as an English teacher and school leader. The focus of my work is supporting school improvement and making research  evidence accessible and useable for teachers and school leaders.

I write books for Routledge, including the bestseller, ‘Closing the Vocabulary Gap’. Currently, I am a columnist for both TES and Teach Secondary magazine. I am a ResearchED Trustee & a member of the Chartered College of Teaching Impact Journal board.

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