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"Hannah,  I think that it is very important to have some sort of creativity in the classroom. It gives students the "homely" feel and can help spark up ideas. Most people learn in places they are most comfortable in, and let's…"

"Hi Hannah, It is just like acting, which has already been said below.  But I also have another way of looking at it.  Just think about how many people know you. And how they know you.  You are a different person to different groups…"

"Hi Hannah, Being an holistic therapist myself, I think I tend to teach with a holistic, whole approach in mind anyway, however it is about that balance of individual learning and group work. And yes thinking outside the box definitely is important…"

"Hi Hannah, It's always best to have a plan B,C,D and E, just for your own piece of mind! This is how I try to make sure I can control, if not adapt to any unforseen circumstances. Ultimately you can only control what's within your power,…"

"Hi Hannah, I use a few actorly tips. Some of which can make you appear very odd if someone catches you doing them! My favourite is 1) Find a mirror 2) Smile at yourself, broadly, like you really mean it. 3) You will notice that you start smiling…"

"Hi Hannah,   I once heard a teacher say, " teaching is a bit like acting", it seems Amy Cuddy has acknowledged this in the TED talk. Excellent! I shall most definately be trying some of her power poses too.   Laura"

"Hi Hannah, I'm going through the same things as you I think, and I'm in no position to sound like I know what I'm talking about. The advice I was given was that every teacher even the ones that look calm and collected are just as…"

"Hi Chris, Firstly, I think when looking at our own course, we value the theory as we can see that it helps significantly when in our placements. However, this may be more effective as we are working in our placement areas each week. Secondly, we…"

"Yes I believe this can lower a student's confidence, especially as there is no teacher support during this time. I know its a little off-topic, but I remember one extension given to us at school that was really good- to make a leaflet about…"

"Yes it is needed in the Arts Dept too. I agree with Theresa that it is about stage not age. Also, some students with learning difficulties and or low self esteem need more pedagogical strategies to start them off on a topic and further encouragement…"

"Hi Dave, I remember choosing my options at high school in year 9 and after sending in my completed slip of decisions I made, a number of us were dragged into a senior management's office where he lectured us about the lack of jobs and…"

"Yes I agree with you that it does relate back to Maslow's hierarchy of needs and taking a more holistic approach to learning. I do try to look back over my own education and within the art learning environments, to learn from those experiences…"

"Yes the business studies room did motivate us to attend and it was a nice atmosphere to work in.  I agree, using spaces such as the changing rooms, the gym etc etc would be a good alternative, however as they are public areas they would need to…"

"Hi Melissa, ok have a look over what I have written back to Gina, also I know it may be a big ask but does the college have videos of current and/or past students playing in an orchestra, solo or singing? If a screen is available these videos could…"

"Yes I like the sound of your GNVQ Business Studies room, wow yes I bet it was so exciting moving the equipment around to suit individuals and purpose. I can see this sticks out to you in your mind- did it motivate you to attend the sessions and…"

"Yes, plus at the beginning of the year when work hasn't begun yet, the classrooms can seem bare, cold and lacking in inspiration. This is when students need inspiration the most- when it comes to choosing a topic or issue to study. If a teacher…"