Dismissing ideas that you dislike isn't critical thinking. It's confirmation bias. Critical thinking is approaching new information with a mix of curiosity and doubt. It starts with gauging the credibility of the source, the rigor of the logic, and the validity of the evidence.

Relationships make all the difference, be the good adult in their lives. Make school a positive place to be with high quality teaching and learning Maureen McKenna

Please take a look at our updated COVID-19 Education Recovery page. It sets out the approach to mitigations for curriculum areas involving practical activities over the next 6 weeks in line with the latest CERG guidance. Please share widely: education.gov.scot/improvement/co…

SG are delivering a Public Health Blether on 18 August at 4pm, facilitated by Education Scotland. This is a chance for school leaders, teachers and wider school support staff to hear about updated guidance, connect with colleagues and pose any questions. education.gov.scot/education-scot…

Sending all good wishes to my great buddies gearing up for return to school in Scotland Portobello High Sch Bell Baxter High School Lochgelly High School Port Glasgow HS Glenwood High School Madras College Education Aberdeen lisa wallace Osiris Educational Scotland Andy Griffith looking forward to linking up & seeing you 2021-2 🤩

Back to school tomorrow for 2 In-Service days and then learners returning on Weds👍🏻 Looking forward to a new school year 😊

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Understand why IL is so vital to learners in 2021. Join Stephen Cox the UK's leading IL expert, this Thursday 26th at 4pm. Click here to register: ow.ly/a4kA50FTWED

Read our latest blog '5 Ways to Encourage Problem-Solving in your Classroom' in preparation for our Independent Learning webinar tomorrow at 4pm. Ensure you have the best toolkit for implementation. Read here:osiriseducational.co.uk/blog/2021/08/2…

First day working with the PTs at Duncanrig Secondary tomorrow at the start of our EtLoL journey. We'll be reflecting on the importance of adults in schools being learners too. To avoid the dangers that Eric Hoffer signposts in this wonderful quote Osiris Educational Scotland Crown House Publishing

Back to school inspiration … a classic quote from Dylan Wiliam! 😁👏🏻

WES 2021 was a big success with Forbes naming us ‘the premier event of the year’. Next year is going to be even bigger and a whole lot better. This week, we will be celebrating this year's amazing event! Head over to our Summit Launch Hub page for more: ow.ly/ymVl50G4GyR

The Summit was a first not just for all attendees but for us at Osiris. Pulling off a global conference with 400+ speakers and thousands of viewers is a fantastic accomplishment. Read reflections on WES from behind-the-scenes. #edutwitter Click to read: ow.ly/UAQW50G5fq5

Mr Beckett taking me back today 🕵️‍♀️ S5/6 Media Bell Baxter High School @BbhsExpArts with secret 🐿 building class camaraderie & relational trust. Vital for teachers & students 💕 Andy Griffith Osiris Educational Scotland Mark Burns

In March we asked the WES speakers 'If you could give teachers one superpower, what would it be?' A wonderful question. Here are the results of that question! Click the link to watch speakers and hosts talk about the superpower they would give: ow.ly/8Bz450G6enI #edutwitter

Great to be in P5-7 this afternoon St Bernadette's PS!!Lots of deep thinking and collaboration! Osiris Educational Scotland #OTIScotland

In March we discussed the theme of assessment in-depth & many speakers shared their research & ideas. With the pandemic fresh in our minds & results days having just passed, Prof. Sugata Mitra will be discussing all of it further this afternoon. Register here: event.webinarjam.com/register/201/l…

A huge thank you to all of the schools that did absolutely everything they could to source and provide food for their communities during the unprecedented challenges of Covid lockdowns. Your communities will never forget what you did for them during their time of need.

One of the best things a teacher can do for their students is to find little ways for them to experience success. Success is one of the best motivations there is. It increases the likelihood students will keep working when things get a little tougher.

Professor John Dunlosky discusses what it takes to build a better learner in the latest Tes magazine magazine and on the Tes Podcast (link below). See more of Professor John Dunlosky at #WorldEdSummit 2022 - book now at worldedsummit.com tes.com/news/imbalance…