Send us a text It feels risky to invite students to experiment and make choices when there's so much pressure on student performance. Jeffrey Lewis talks about how to make space in the curriculum for students to find their own ways to get inspired. Jeffrey Lewis is currently Assistant Head of English at Brisbane Grammar School. He has previously held positions on the ETAQ Management Committee, including Director of Professional Learning and Secretary. He is an avid reader, amateur playwright, and committed Pokémon fanatic. Show notes: Jeffrey's next read is Running with Pirates by Kári Gíslason Join our community at https://www.etaq.org.au/ Enter the conversation at ETAQ Facebook and ETAQ Instagram…

Send us a text "Booklets... stay with me". Melanie Ralph is a teacher who believes that keeping things simple is the key to creating a joyful classroom. Her innovative teaching resources help lighten the load for her colleagues. Mel's values-driven, pragmatic approach is great for students; and it can help teachers hold onto the joy and the point of learning in English. Show notes: Mel's Website Bare Bones Teaching on YouTube ---> Join our community at https://www.etaq.org.au/ Enter the conversation at ETAQ Facebook and ETAQ Instagram…