During my toxic PGCE I was told I was too bubbly, too loud, too nice to the children; it was suggested I ‘rein it in’ or it would be my downfall.

This week I had the privilege to observe @robgaygan teaching. He’s loud, he moves his hands far more than any eyetie I know,...

...he has a laugh with the kids, he teaches the lesson, he calls pretty much every child ‘my friend’, even when correcting them.
I feel almost vindicated for being the way I am.

Moral of the story? Don’t allow anyone to criticise your personality in the classroom.

Children need to see all personalities flourish and achieve, and everyone needs to find their own teaching style, loud or quiet. If I faked it the kids would suss me out in a heartbeat and I’d be miserable. So do your thang https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😎" title="Lächelndes Gesicht mit Sonnenbrille" aria-label="Emoji: Lächelndes Gesicht mit Sonnenbrille">