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Everyone on aspirations
I've noticed that a lot of discussions on here are negative-focussed: what's wrong with the government, the Big Society agenda, etc.
How about a more positive thread?
If the government has got it all wrong and doesn't understand young people, then what volunteering have you done recently? What's important in your community? Do you work in an area, or study something you really love? What are your... Read more
over 2 years ago
Leoni Fay Million
Hi Alice, I currently volunteer at a college supporting learning diasable young adults between the ages 16 and 25 they struggle with simple tasks and smile when you help them put their coat on i go to work each day and they wave and smile and i help them improve their number skills and writing their name also with practical tasks like cleaning out pigs and so on. I have made such a bond with them... Read more
Myriam Roberts
It is always good to be positive if it possible!
David McNeilage
Good on you!
Aklima Vinspired
it's easier to think of the negatives.
Lusiné Manukyan
I think it's important to recognise and discuss both the positives and the negatives.
Has anyone working in, or attending school noticed a substantial lack of morale amongst students?
I teach in an inner city school in London and since the new government has been introduced I have noticed a huge dip in my enthusiastic and aspirational students' morale.
Our school was one of 1000's that had their funding dropped for BSF which was a huge knock to us all. Not only have our students... Read more
over 2 years ago
Kate VInspired
Hi,
Thanks for your sharing your concerns about your students Nicola- it is a pretty worrying time for students. Does anyone have any advice for Nicola on how to motivate her students to continue in education?
Perhaps you could also have a look at these forums to talk to other teachers about your concerns?
www.teacherstalk.co.uk
www.ukteachersforums.co.uk
Kate VInspired
p.s. check out Nandesh's video on the recent changes to education- http://goo.gl/d5Sn4
Nandesh Patel
Hi Nicola, I'm currently a student doing my AS levels aspiring to study medicine. In my sixth form, there isn't a cut in motivation as such. I think this is partly because it's because most people are from a upper class background. I, myself am from a more humble background and therefore am thinking about the cuts to EMA and increase to university fees. I think the main factor contributing towards... Read more