Sally McRobie
@smcrobie.bsky.social
Head of Philosophy and Religion in the North East | NPQLT | book title to follow 😉
Lover of coffee, kindness, hurkle-durkling and a good debate!
[all views my own]
Lover of coffee, kindness, hurkle-durkling and a good debate!
[all views my own]
Looking for some help please? Is anyone still in touch with any of their former students who went on study philosophy at Oxford? I am looking to make contact with someone who could help advise/mentor (in a small scale way) a promising year 12 state school student in the North East. #TeamRE
June 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Looking for some help please? Is anyone still in touch with any of their former students who went on study philosophy at Oxford? I am looking to make contact with someone who could help advise/mentor (in a small scale way) a promising year 12 state school student in the North East. #TeamRE
Listened to this today …every word was music to my ears. Beautifully and eloquently articulated by all those involved. Could not recommend more highly!! Please have a listen if you haven’t already!
So pleased to be able to share this episode about how RE a-level has prepared young people for life and their careers - teaching critical thinking and decision making. Please share widely! #TeamRE @karensteele.bsky.social
June 6, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Listened to this today …every word was music to my ears. Beautifully and eloquently articulated by all those involved. Could not recommend more highly!! Please have a listen if you haven’t already!
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Near death experiences and life after bodily death - my latest Everyday Philosophy column @theneweuropean.bsky.social www.theneweuropean.co.uk/everyday-phi...
Everyday philosophy: How to survive a near death experience
These experiences, however, are far from conclusive evidence of life after death
www.theneweuropean.co.uk
January 15, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Near death experiences and life after bodily death - my latest Everyday Philosophy column @theneweuropean.bsky.social www.theneweuropean.co.uk/everyday-phi...
December 18, 2024 at 12:26 PM
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To help newbies to #TeamRE Bluesky
Haven't deliberately missed anyone. If you post (mostly) about RE then I'll add you.
go.bsky.app/VbHPjs2
Haven't deliberately missed anyone. If you post (mostly) about RE then I'll add you.
go.bsky.app/VbHPjs2
November 9, 2024 at 7:44 PM
To help newbies to #TeamRE Bluesky
Haven't deliberately missed anyone. If you post (mostly) about RE then I'll add you.
go.bsky.app/VbHPjs2
Haven't deliberately missed anyone. If you post (mostly) about RE then I'll add you.
go.bsky.app/VbHPjs2
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A piece about the future of RE www.cstg.org.uk/2024/11/15/b...
Bringing equity and justice to the RE curriculum for the common good. A contribution to the conversation. - Culham St Gabriel's
www.cstg.org.uk
November 15, 2024 at 5:35 PM
A piece about the future of RE www.cstg.org.uk/2024/11/15/b...
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#teamre it was a dream of mine to be involved with making Oak videos when I saw the first round come out- and I'm so excited to be part of it this year! Here's a peak at the curriculum plans we're creating for... enjoy and please repost! www.thenational.academy/teachers/cur...
KS3-4 Religious-education Gcse Curriculum Unit Sequence | Oak National Academy
Explore our free KS3-4 religious-education curriculum unit sequences, easily select units and topics and view in our interactive tool now.
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November 7, 2024 at 9:03 AM
#teamre it was a dream of mine to be involved with making Oak videos when I saw the first round come out- and I'm so excited to be part of it this year! Here's a peak at the curriculum plans we're creating for... enjoy and please repost! www.thenational.academy/teachers/cur...
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Happy Diwali!
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October 31, 2024 at 6:20 PM
Happy Diwali!
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I’ve always had an interdisciplinary approach to philosophy. I feel that at the highest levels of most academic fields, disciplinary walls begin to fade. I know philosophers who are in neuroscience, law, psychology, and business departments. We have to stop policing boundaries.
October 31, 2024 at 1:21 PM
I’ve always had an interdisciplinary approach to philosophy. I feel that at the highest levels of most academic fields, disciplinary walls begin to fade. I know philosophers who are in neuroscience, law, psychology, and business departments. We have to stop policing boundaries.
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There are few areas of education so rich with evidence & practice than the effectiveness of vocabulary instruction.
There are three key pillars:
1. Explicit vocabulary teaching
2. Incidental vocabulary learning
3. Developing word consciousness
alexquigley.co.uk/three-pillar...
There are three key pillars:
1. Explicit vocabulary teaching
2. Incidental vocabulary learning
3. Developing word consciousness
alexquigley.co.uk/three-pillar...
Three Pillars of Vocabulary Teaching
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that vocabulary knowledge is crucial for pupils’ school success. Pupils are language sponges, learning thousands of words each year. Like increases in a child’s...
alexquigley.co.uk
October 13, 2024 at 7:31 PM
There are few areas of education so rich with evidence & practice than the effectiveness of vocabulary instruction.
There are three key pillars:
1. Explicit vocabulary teaching
2. Incidental vocabulary learning
3. Developing word consciousness
alexquigley.co.uk/three-pillar...
There are three key pillars:
1. Explicit vocabulary teaching
2. Incidental vocabulary learning
3. Developing word consciousness
alexquigley.co.uk/three-pillar...
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Wow!
They say that our attention spans are fried, but almost a thousand people have watched our 15 minute video on building belonging in schools.
Blown away. Please do share in your networks and spread the word.
We’ve got plenty more to come.
youtu.be/t1suFA6BXvg?...
They say that our attention spans are fried, but almost a thousand people have watched our 15 minute video on building belonging in schools.
Blown away. Please do share in your networks and spread the word.
We’ve got plenty more to come.
youtu.be/t1suFA6BXvg?...
Building Belonging in Schools
YouTube video by Jonathan Hutchinson
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October 7, 2024 at 7:04 PM
Wow!
They say that our attention spans are fried, but almost a thousand people have watched our 15 minute video on building belonging in schools.
Blown away. Please do share in your networks and spread the word.
We’ve got plenty more to come.
youtu.be/t1suFA6BXvg?...
They say that our attention spans are fried, but almost a thousand people have watched our 15 minute video on building belonging in schools.
Blown away. Please do share in your networks and spread the word.
We’ve got plenty more to come.
youtu.be/t1suFA6BXvg?...
Looking for recommendations! I have some very keen year 12’s who are looking for wider reading (non-fiction) to supplement their A level RS studies.
Does anyone have any suggestions of books that have worked well?
#TeamRE
Does anyone have any suggestions of books that have worked well?
#TeamRE
September 30, 2024 at 6:56 AM
Looking for recommendations! I have some very keen year 12’s who are looking for wider reading (non-fiction) to supplement their A level RS studies.
Does anyone have any suggestions of books that have worked well?
#TeamRE
Does anyone have any suggestions of books that have worked well?
#TeamRE
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youtube.com/playlist?lis... Philosopheres Rock, my A level RS group will never be the same singing songs on Aristotle's 4 causes Plato's cave and Socrates. 16 tracks so far 'cheesy karaoke rock style'; the students love it and hopefully it will embed their learning. #teamRE
Philosophers Rock. Music & Animation by Peter Weatherall - YouTube
Philosophers Rock: An animated musical journey through the world of ancient philosphers. Visit kidsinglish.com or email weatherallpeter@gmailcom for more inf...
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September 19, 2024 at 4:45 PM
youtube.com/playlist?lis... Philosopheres Rock, my A level RS group will never be the same singing songs on Aristotle's 4 causes Plato's cave and Socrates. 16 tracks so far 'cheesy karaoke rock style'; the students love it and hopefully it will embed their learning. #teamRE
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #6,152,738!
September 19, 2024 at 6:27 PM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #6,152,738!
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@natre-update.bsky.social is starting a national GCSE group.
If you would like more info DM me or contact us through www.natre.org.uk/about-natre/...
The first meeting is on the 17/9 between 4-5pm
#TeamRE
If you would like more info DM me or contact us through www.natre.org.uk/about-natre/...
The first meeting is on the 17/9 between 4-5pm
#TeamRE
Local Groups: Religious Education & Religious Studies Networking
NATRE local groups across the UK, where teachers can meet, share experiences and best practices about Religious Education & Religious Studies.
www.natre.org.uk
September 8, 2024 at 3:50 PM
@natre-update.bsky.social is starting a national GCSE group.
If you would like more info DM me or contact us through www.natre.org.uk/about-natre/...
The first meeting is on the 17/9 between 4-5pm
#TeamRE
If you would like more info DM me or contact us through www.natre.org.uk/about-natre/...
The first meeting is on the 17/9 between 4-5pm
#TeamRE
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If you've not already done so, sign up for ERA:
All subjects
Video and audio resources
Free for teachers in schools
era.org.uk
All subjects
Video and audio resources
Free for teachers in schools
era.org.uk
TV and radio licences for schools, colleges and universities | The ERA Licence
The ERA Licence for TV & radio licences – allows schools, colleges & universities to make educational use of recordings of TV and radio broadcast content.
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September 8, 2024 at 7:34 PM
If you've not already done so, sign up for ERA:
All subjects
Video and audio resources
Free for teachers in schools
era.org.uk
All subjects
Video and audio resources
Free for teachers in schools
era.org.uk
Can anyone point me in the direction of any educational research on the benefits of creating a culture of success in the classroom. Thinking about if children experience success early in the school year (for example) they are more motivated/attain more. #edusky #teamRE #cogsci
September 3, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Duly pinned to Home 📌
researchED National Conference 2024 is almost HERE www.eventbrite.com/e/researched... Featuring a cast of hundreds…
August 31, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Duly pinned to Home 📌
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FREE copy—Repost this to enter😃
(random selection in a week)
Enactive cogsci seen through detailed lesson examples.
This is a new model, a new way of seeing and being.
amazon.co.uk/dp/8409634309
#UKEd #iTeachBio #Cogscisci #EduSky
(random selection in a week)
Enactive cogsci seen through detailed lesson examples.
This is a new model, a new way of seeing and being.
amazon.co.uk/dp/8409634309
#UKEd #iTeachBio #Cogscisci #EduSky
August 30, 2024 at 12:22 PM
FREE copy—Repost this to enter😃
(random selection in a week)
Enactive cogsci seen through detailed lesson examples.
This is a new model, a new way of seeing and being.
amazon.co.uk/dp/8409634309
#UKEd #iTeachBio #Cogscisci #EduSky
(random selection in a week)
Enactive cogsci seen through detailed lesson examples.
This is a new model, a new way of seeing and being.
amazon.co.uk/dp/8409634309
#UKEd #iTeachBio #Cogscisci #EduSky
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Choke Points and Pitfalls in Studying
A review of an incredibly accessible and useful journal article for students and teachers alike...and it features prominently in my new book.(url.com/4jjsp7w5)
theeffortfuleducator.com/2022/01/27/c...
#edusky #cogscisci
A review of an incredibly accessible and useful journal article for students and teachers alike...and it features prominently in my new book.(url.com/4jjsp7w5)
theeffortfuleducator.com/2022/01/27/c...
#edusky #cogscisci
August 28, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Choke Points and Pitfalls in Studying
A review of an incredibly accessible and useful journal article for students and teachers alike...and it features prominently in my new book.(url.com/4jjsp7w5)
theeffortfuleducator.com/2022/01/27/c...
#edusky #cogscisci
A review of an incredibly accessible and useful journal article for students and teachers alike...and it features prominently in my new book.(url.com/4jjsp7w5)
theeffortfuleducator.com/2022/01/27/c...
#edusky #cogscisci
#TeamRE I’ve been thinking long and hard about my LPA GCSE pupils. I feel this is an area I want to really focus on this year.
Thinking about that 3/4 borderline - what’s your best strategy or top tip?
Thinking about that 3/4 borderline - what’s your best strategy or top tip?
August 30, 2024 at 6:27 PM
#TeamRE I’ve been thinking long and hard about my LPA GCSE pupils. I feel this is an area I want to really focus on this year.
Thinking about that 3/4 borderline - what’s your best strategy or top tip?
Thinking about that 3/4 borderline - what’s your best strategy or top tip?
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I'm really looking forward to my ResearchEd talk on philosophy and education.
I'm hoping there'll be lots of discussion.
I'll try to show how philosophy is all about the frameworks and assumptions which underlie our debates and theories, and some methods for interrogating them.
Please RT!
I'm hoping there'll be lots of discussion.
I'll try to show how philosophy is all about the frameworks and assumptions which underlie our debates and theories, and some methods for interrogating them.
Please RT!
August 24, 2024 at 7:02 PM
I'm really looking forward to my ResearchEd talk on philosophy and education.
I'm hoping there'll be lots of discussion.
I'll try to show how philosophy is all about the frameworks and assumptions which underlie our debates and theories, and some methods for interrogating them.
Please RT!
I'm hoping there'll be lots of discussion.
I'll try to show how philosophy is all about the frameworks and assumptions which underlie our debates and theories, and some methods for interrogating them.
Please RT!
Lots of interesting links, posts and opportunities here:
Our first #DiverseEd blog for the new academic year is by us.
The UK Race Riots, Summer 2024 - The Aftermath
www.diverseeducators.co.uk/the-uk-race-...
Do check out the resources and signposting.
The UK Race Riots, Summer 2024 - The Aftermath
www.diverseeducators.co.uk/the-uk-race-...
Do check out the resources and signposting.
The UK Race Riots, Summer 2024 – The Aftermath | Diverse Educators
The British Values need to be abandoned as they are failing us as a society and generations of students.
www.diverseeducators.co.uk
August 23, 2024 at 7:02 AM
Lots of interesting links, posts and opportunities here: