David Liebeschuetz
@liebeschuetz.bsky.social
Father, Husband, Science Teacher for 35 years. Head of Science for 25. Taught science poorly for far too long until I learnt about the science of learning
This is spot on
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Real Inclusion Hurts Before It Heals
If we want to change outcomes, we have to stop managing silence and start leading with consistency.
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October 17, 2025 at 7:23 PM
This is spot on
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Definitely what is happening in the US and keep an eye on Reform in the Uk
June 16, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Definitely what is happening in the US and keep an eye on Reform in the Uk
Better late than never!!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Keir Starmer calls Israel’s recent actions in Gaza ‘appalling and intolerable’
PM tells MPs he is considering imposing sanctions on Israeli government members but is resisting ban on arms sales
www.theguardian.com
June 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Better late than never!!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
A depressing but worthwhile read
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davekarpf.substack.com/p/what-the-f...
What the future looks like from here.
Trumpism won't last forever. But people are going to suffer, and it will take decades to recover.
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November 24, 2024 at 8:28 AM
A depressing but worthwhile read
davekarpf.substack.com/p/what-the-f...
davekarpf.substack.com/p/what-the-f...
So yesterday I ran a training session for all the staff at my school on @priteshraichura.bsky.social ‘s three phases of questioning by teaching them about the importance of this painting in the history of western art while modeling Pritesh’s strategies. I had an absolute blast!
November 20, 2024 at 1:54 PM
So yesterday I ran a training session for all the staff at my school on @priteshraichura.bsky.social ‘s three phases of questioning by teaching them about the importance of this painting in the history of western art while modeling Pritesh’s strategies. I had an absolute blast!
Over the last few years with the rise of populism and conspiracy theories teaching science has started to feel like a political act. That feeling is going to get even stronger with the return of Trump 2.0
'The coming fight is reason against unreason... The dividing line is not your preference of economic policy or whether you want a big/small state; (it) is whether you believe in easy solutions that appeal to people's ugliest side, or whether you believe in reason, science, expertise and facts.'
⛪️ NEW Quiet Riot Sunday School ⛪️
🗳️ENOUGH ELECTIONS ALREADY!🗳️
@pimlicat.bsky.social 💪 +
@sturdyalex.bsky.social 🤌
Badenoch's Cabinet of All The Talentless🗄️
Exactly who voted for Trump?🍊
Ukraine🇺🇦
Ireland🇮🇪
Germany🇩🇪
SPOTIFY🎯: open.spotify.com/episode/4s8B...
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🗳️ENOUGH ELECTIONS ALREADY!🗳️
@pimlicat.bsky.social 💪 +
@sturdyalex.bsky.social 🤌
Badenoch's Cabinet of All The Talentless🗄️
Exactly who voted for Trump?🍊
Ukraine🇺🇦
Ireland🇮🇪
Germany🇩🇪
SPOTIFY🎯: open.spotify.com/episode/4s8B...
APPLE🍏: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/q...
November 11, 2024 at 5:02 AM
Over the last few years with the rise of populism and conspiracy theories teaching science has started to feel like a political act. That feeling is going to get even stronger with the return of Trump 2.0
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The gist of Alex's opening to this fine episode of a typically thought-provoking and - very importantly in this week of all weeks - non-despairing discussion.
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November 10, 2024 at 7:35 PM
The gist of Alex's opening to this fine episode of a typically thought-provoking and - very importantly in this week of all weeks - non-despairing discussion.
For a regular dose of intelligent and careful analysis, realistic hope and suggestions for action: follow, subscribe and support this pod!
For a regular dose of intelligent and careful analysis, realistic hope and suggestions for action: follow, subscribe and support this pod!
Agreed. I am utterly reliant on Chemsheets at A level
#ChatChemistry Chemsheets is a fantastic resource. Often wondered who runs it.
October 23, 2024 at 8:22 PM
Agreed. I am utterly reliant on Chemsheets at A level
Outstanding from @adamboxereducation.bsky.social I find that performance management and departmental development cycles can often drive new initiatives which are introduced because we are not allowed to leave these documents empty
achemicalorthodoxy.co.uk/2024/10/20/s...
SUBTRACT
Carmy is a brilliant young chef. Oozing the confidence and composure of a cook trained in the world’s finest kitchens, he is putting the final touches to a new dish, which he presents to his …
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October 21, 2024 at 3:34 AM
Outstanding from @adamboxereducation.bsky.social I find that performance management and departmental development cycles can often drive new initiatives which are introduced because we are not allowed to leave these documents empty
achemicalorthodoxy.co.uk/2024/10/20/s...
Reposted by David Liebeschuetz
Think about this!
October 19, 2024 at 9:14 AM
Think about this!
Reposted by David Liebeschuetz
Completely agree with this.
People think that teaching is a horrible career and they have that perception, not from the media, but from teachers.
Teaching is a wonderful profession. Hard, yes, but genuinely a great career option more people should choose.
We are often our own worst enemy.
People think that teaching is a horrible career and they have that perception, not from the media, but from teachers.
Teaching is a wonderful profession. Hard, yes, but genuinely a great career option more people should choose.
We are often our own worst enemy.
October 11, 2024 at 9:22 PM
Completely agree with this.
People think that teaching is a horrible career and they have that perception, not from the media, but from teachers.
Teaching is a wonderful profession. Hard, yes, but genuinely a great career option more people should choose.
We are often our own worst enemy.
People think that teaching is a horrible career and they have that perception, not from the media, but from teachers.
Teaching is a wonderful profession. Hard, yes, but genuinely a great career option more people should choose.
We are often our own worst enemy.
My lightbulb moment was finally realizing that my approach to teaching electrolysis was insane. Students doing the electrolysis of CuCl2 could not work out that the brown sludge at the cathode was copper and the smelly gas at the anode was chlorine. I had to just tell them #edusky #chatchemistry
September 29, 2024 at 11:52 AM
My lightbulb moment was finally realizing that my approach to teaching electrolysis was insane. Students doing the electrolysis of CuCl2 could not work out that the brown sludge at the cathode was copper and the smelly gas at the anode was chlorine. I had to just tell them #edusky #chatchemistry
For me Turn and Talks value is to give students the chance to rehearse explanations that they have heard the teacher say, but they need to articulate themselves if they are going to have any chance of remembering but they do have to be constantly monitored to avoid the pitfalls that Adam describes.
Turn and Talk is very popular right now, I see it in most lessons I go to.
HOWEVER, in 95% of cases I watch it and think "that lesson would have been better without it to be honest"
Why?
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HOWEVER, in 95% of cases I watch it and think "that lesson would have been better without it to be honest"
Why?
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September 15, 2024 at 7:04 AM
For me Turn and Talks value is to give students the chance to rehearse explanations that they have heard the teacher say, but they need to articulate themselves if they are going to have any chance of remembering but they do have to be constantly monitored to avoid the pitfalls that Adam describes.
I “stood on the shoulders of giants” today delivering CPD on the six challenges of teaching + maintaining students attention a big thank you to @joshpd.bsky.social @adamboxereducation.bsky.social and for their talks at #CogSciSci
@priteshraichura.bsky.social and @mikehobbiss.bsky.social
September 4, 2024 at 7:21 PM
I “stood on the shoulders of giants” today delivering CPD on the six challenges of teaching + maintaining students attention a big thank you to @joshpd.bsky.social @adamboxereducation.bsky.social and for their talks at #CogSciSci
@priteshraichura.bsky.social and @mikehobbiss.bsky.social
Great to have @pepsmccrea.bsky.social here. Someone from whom I have learnt so much #Edusky
🚨Review of Edu-Research in 2023/24
→ 11 standout papers
→ 5 emerging themes
→ My finding/sharing process
(this is my first crack at a vid—would love any feedback, esp how it could be better next time)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=egdN...
→ 11 standout papers
→ 5 emerging themes
→ My finding/sharing process
(this is my first crack at a vid—would love any feedback, esp how it could be better next time)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=egdN...
Education Research: The Year In Review 2023/24
YouTube video by Peps Mccrea
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September 1, 2024 at 12:15 PM
Great to have @pepsmccrea.bsky.social here. Someone from whom I have learnt so much #Edusky
Some really important points here. For me the focus on the curriculum has been a focus on what is most important, and what has the greatest impact on learning. It’s allowed an increase in standards alongside a decrease in workload. I have deep misgivings on what nonsense might replace it #Edusky
Sneaking out another old blog post before term starts. This one's quite recent and expresses concerns about the future of Ofsted in the wake of the curriculum unit being abolished. Not sure why the thumbnail's gone black. #UKEd #UKTeaching #EduSky occamshairdryer.wordpress.com/2024/05/19/a...
A Farewell to Curriculum?
The winds of change are blowing over Ofsted. Or at least that is the impression given by the recent TES report on the scrapping of the inspectorate's dedicated curriculum unit. Before we announce the ...
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September 1, 2024 at 10:58 AM
Some really important points here. For me the focus on the curriculum has been a focus on what is most important, and what has the greatest impact on learning. It’s allowed an increase in standards alongside a decrease in workload. I have deep misgivings on what nonsense might replace it #Edusky
Strong agree from me with this. I am an enthusiastic Labour voter with deep misgivings about how far the curriculum review will try to turn the clock back #edusky
I think there are a few issues with Labour's curriculum review that are going to hobble it from the outset but the biggest one is the lack of agreement on what education is *for*. If we're getting a change from Gove's 'best that has been thought and said' what are we actually changing to? #edusky
August 31, 2024 at 2:02 PM
Strong agree from me with this. I am an enthusiastic Labour voter with deep misgivings about how far the curriculum review will try to turn the clock back #edusky
Priories for the first week of my 35th year will be the same as every year. “Set out my boundaries” @tombennett71.bsky.social
which are seating plans and SLANT. 1/2
which are seating plans and SLANT. 1/2
August 29, 2024 at 9:15 PM
Priories for the first week of my 35th year will be the same as every year. “Set out my boundaries” @tombennett71.bsky.social
which are seating plans and SLANT. 1/2
which are seating plans and SLANT. 1/2