Joakim KristiansenWhat Do You Need a Phone For?As I near the end of an unexpectedly long summer break — a generous three-month hiatus thanks to landing a job at a cushy private school…Aug 30Aug 30
Joakim KristiansenWhy Mastery is Essential to Happy TeachingAs a maths teacher, I spend my days immersed in formulas and figures. Recently, I’ve been exploring the world of fiction with “Norwegian…Jul 13Jul 13
Joakim KristiansenA Supply Day of Note: Teaching a Subject Outside My SpecialismAs teacher burnout is a significant factor in the number of sick days a school has to deal with, the first week after a holiday is usually…Mar 2Mar 2
Joakim KristiansenA Recommendation From Einstein — Belief and Action: An Everyday Philosophy by Viscount SamuelMost of my 2024 has been spent reading things in the past, either in the case of Tom Holland’s “Rubicon,” where I am reading accounts of…Feb 28Feb 28
Joakim KristiansenA Supply Day of Note — The First Assignment at a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)One advantage of making up part of my work week with supply teaching is that I get to see a lot of different schools. It helps you get a…Feb 10Feb 10
Joakim KristiansenJeff Goldblum, Jurassic Park and the Rise Of Populism“John, the kind of control you’re attempting is not possible. If there’s one thing the history of evolution has taught us, is that life…Feb 10Feb 10
Joakim KristiansenI’ve Done My Bit for King and Country — Moving From State to Private Schools.“I’ve done my bit for king and country” was the mantra I told myself after receiving a job offer from a private school. As someone raised…Jan 25Jan 25
Joakim KristiansenNon-Teaching books for Classroom Teachers #1 “Influence: The Power of Persuasion” by Dr Robert D.I’ve read many books on teaching. I would say it’s one of the things that has improved my practice the most (along with watching videos and…Jan 11Jan 11
Joakim KristiansenA Few Unintended Consequences of Supply TeachingI’ve been a permanent teacher for most of my career, but after taking a year out to focus on writing, tutoring and other side hustles, I…Jan 4Jan 4
Joakim KristiansenIs the USA heading towards a de facto Monarchy?“Only a few prefer liberty — the majority seek nothing more than fair masters” — Sallust.Jan 3Jan 3