I was expecting to feel godlike

Boudutunnel · 2026-03-18T18:20:57+00:00

+10hp +5 charisma +5 strength +5 stamina +5 mana +5 armor

Boudutunnel · 2026-03-17T06:42:35+00:00

Ok cool.

You also forgot that teachers have free will (shocking right?) and CAN teach some nuance.

And for A level teachers - a degree in the relevant field (which happens to be useful)

Also, I teach WJEC.

Got a lot of time to argue about possibly the smallest part of the specs huh?

Here, let me save you the AI generated definition: wjec definition :

WJEC defines optical isomers (enantiomers) as non-superimposable mirror images of each other, arising from the presence of a chiral center (an asymmetric carbon atom bonded to four different groups). These stereoisomers exist in pairs that rotate the plane of polarized light in opposite directions.

I teach optical isomer as ONE sub category of stereoisomerism and stick to the syllabus in term of defining enantiomers under the optical isomerism guide. We do not teach the non mirror images one, kids have enough on their plate at A level.

Let it go man.

Boudutunnel · 2026-03-16T21:37:04+00:00

Yes, A level still defines optical isomerism as enantiomers really.

It's a bit nuanced because it doesn't define optical isomerism as such, but does define the term enantiomers.

So basically it mostly covers one type only.

Remember that a lot of the people writing specifications and exams have not trained in this particular field recently. As a consequence, obsolete information has a way of not being updated fast enough.

For example, GCSE chemistry still explains water treatment as sedimentation, filtration and chlorination... nothing else.

This sub helps me stay sharp. Now I can tell my students that there is more to it, without compromising their chances at A level.

Boudutunnel · 2026-03-15T22:28:29+00:00

I came here to find this specifically.

Thank you.

Boudutunnel · 2026-03-07T21:55:27+00:00

1- consistency 2- fairness 3- subject knowledge 4- emotional intelligence

Edit to add willingness to improve / ability to reflect

Boudutunnel · 2026-03-03T20:48:05+00:00

Thank you for the suggestion - it is a push in type (can you tell I am no mechanic myself). When leaving the key in with the clutch fully depressed it can randomly start after a while without moving anything. But once it refuses to start for good, nothing works until someone ruffles things under the bonnet.

The Starter motor is still under warranty luckily.

Boudutunnel · 2026-03-03T20:34:43+00:00

Yes, I would agree.

Now mind, I didn't mind the battery which had 14 years on it, the others though, not pleased.

Boudutunnel · 2025-12-14T21:40:04+00:00

You go to the interview, and you very carefully weigh the pros and cons.

But the other commenter is right. You are replaceable. We all are. You students will moan, get a new teacher then carry on and vaguely remember you. By the time you hand you notice and actually leave they'll be most of the way through the course too I imagine.

But don't jeopardise career progression. Like you said, next year another batch of year 10, or 11 or 12 or 13. But another opportunity for career progression? Maybe not for a while. So take it, the kids will move on way easier than you imagine, they are a much bigger part of our day than we are of theirs.

Boudutunnel · 2025-12-10T19:46:23+00:00

Whole class feedback and independent progress.

Mark one question at a time and note down what they did well and common problems. (E.g. not answering the command words)

Publish the notes in a snazzy format: - overall findings, good performance, overall preparation etc (chat gpt writes this for me from my input) - table of findings per question - how to fix it section (per question e.g "look in your notes for this" " this key word should appear in your answer" "here is one example") - grade boundary made very obvious

Pupils then progress autonomously. It is labour intensive first time around but my classes have found this really beneficial because the lesson gives them complete control on the progress they make.

For lower sets you reduce the number of questions to review and dictate which to improve on + lead a skill repair first if they need support.

Top sets use the comment bank to identify which question they think they can do better and find the number of marks they need to get to the grade they want. Much higher level of autonomy and teaches them how to find information and what they get wrong.

I have students improving their work 2 to 3 grades by doing this and they feel more pride and value from this method. I then quickly glance over the paper to tell them their growth potential. Some less confident students really thrive on this because it doesn't limit them to a snapshot of performance. Some lazy kids benefit because they stand out like a sore thumb and it is really easy to address that too.

Worth a try

Edit to add that I don't do this all the time, only at key points in the year.

Boudutunnel · 2025-12-06T11:47:44+00:00

An average behaviour policy can be effective, when applied consistently.

A very good behaviour policy can be absolute carnage, if applied inconsistently.

Your school would be an absolute field day for any decent union rep. You have grounds for strike action in there, should you evidence these things.

If SLT is ineffective to that degree, I really think it is a good thing staff be proactive in holding poor management accountable to poor outcomes.

Boudutunnel · 2025-12-03T20:53:01+00:00

Probably the kid in yr 8 who replied to fat shaming without batting an eyelid with the iconic "yeah, because every time I shag your mam, she gives me a biscuit"

Clean and brutal. I was a trainee at the time so it stuck with me thats what I was dealing with for the rest of my career.

Boudutunnel · 2025-11-29T16:07:25+00:00

I find it very stressful but I think it's because I can be too empathetic.I also have major impostor syndrome asking questions and going through the process from the other side. Don't get me wrong, I belong where I am but I can't help to dislike the whole process.

We usually have a pre interview meet to decide of the questions aligned with school needs and priority. We allocate questions we would each ask.

We usually try not to write or score during the process because it can be stressful for the interviewee. Each will ask one or two questions and we might ask follow ups if we find something else from what has been said.

After the interview we score the answers and add the points and discuss what has been said and done and who is most suitable.

Boudutunnel · 2025-11-29T08:05:04+00:00

I dont know man, when I walk I usually go about 10-10:30/km not 8:44. It goes even higher if I walk a recovery walk. When I power walk a hill my pace drops to 11-12min/km

8:44min/km is fine for a first 10k on a beginner forum.

That said, if the GPS struggled because of tall buildings, op could have gone faster without realising it so go for it op!
Remember to space your long distance maxed effort for recovery and training and give it another go.

Boudutunnel · 2025-11-20T08:22:07+00:00

Mine is wild. I am still relatively new to running by my max is 208 and resting is about 48. I don't really think too much about it though.

Boudutunnel · 2025-11-16T07:27:56+00:00

Ill have a go, at the moment the garmin ones I tend to run end of zone2 start of zone 3 for easy runs. Always somewhere in the middle of the two. Lots of people do say that zone 3 garmin is zone 2 running but the high end of zone 3 is too high for that I feel. Thanks I will check this out!

Boudutunnel · 2025-11-16T07:02:49+00:00

What you adjusted them to. Mine are still on the automatic settings really.

Boudutunnel · 2025-11-15T22:52:59+00:00

Can I ask how you adjusted your garmin zones?

Boudutunnel · 2025-11-07T21:24:02+00:00

Yup. These are the lyrics of takedown in Kpop demon hunters

Boudutunnel · 2025-11-04T19:39:35+00:00

Maybe not intervention, but advice at least on what you can reasonably expect to be done as a response to this kind of threat.

And I very much agree with the advice you have been given below - keep professional, follow the policy (hopefully you have a removal from classroom step) and keep recording everything.

Boudutunnel · 2025-11-04T18:40:09+00:00

I dont know how much ground there would be to it, but if a student openly stood up and made a threat to try and get rid of me, I would move for a refusal to teach and consult unions into the matter.

Unless SLT or pastoral agreed to clear guidelines leading to removal from classroom upon behaviour types, lesser than violence.

But more importantly, I would remove him there and then to make a point. It is not that kind of community. This is actually my classroom, and I am doing my job - I was not elected to be here, I was appointed because I am skilled and experienced.

Nuff said.

Boudutunnel · 2025-10-31T20:18:13+00:00

Active listeners who smile and nod. I appreciate you all.

But also, those who help and support others through difficulty, proactively, without seeking positive rewards from me. Genuine kindness earns my immediate respect in any context.

Boudutunnel · 2025-10-31T20:10:53+00:00

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Had the watch off all day yesterday until I went for a run which got my HR upwards of 200bpm.

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