Simon BrooksApr 21, 20186 min readBig Rock Number 4: Catch and PassClick here for 100 questions to ask your students during class discussion. I’m often asked what I believe to be the defining...
Simon BrooksJan 9, 20189 min read'Slow Looking' - A Slow ReviewIt’s school holiday time here in Sydney, Australia. The cicadas are singing, and long, hot summer days abound, with plenty of...
Simon BrooksAug 18, 20174 min readWhat if I stopped rescuing my children?One of the joys of my role is the opportunity to work closely with teachers from many different schools, all interested in how they might...
Simon BrooksAug 29, 20166 min read7 Big Rocks for Educators keen to build a culture of thinkingHave you ever seen the 2011 dystopian science-fiction thriller film, ‘In Time’? If not, I recommend that you invest some time in doing...
Simon BrooksJul 28, 20161 min readTime in a Culture of ThinkingCLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Most teachers feel that there just isn't enough time in the school day. This pressure makes it hard...
Simon BrooksJun 20, 20163 min readCreating a Culture of Thinking in the Mathematics classroomWhat’s 38.5% of 120kg? Does that sound tricky? One of the wonderful benefits of being an educational consultant is the opportunity to...
Simon BrooksMay 16, 20161 min readCultures of Thinking Podcast with Simon BrooksWhy build a culture of thinking in classrooms and schools? As educators, how might we lead lasting change? And how might schools make the...