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Essex began on Channel 4 last night, and with it a new national hero as director Stephen Drew hit our screens. OK, so you can not back up with science, but if the answers to the television reviewers and users of Twitter are anything to go by, the Supreme Passmore won more hearts of the nation. Here is an excerpt of the review of the Guardians of criticism Sat TV Woolaston the first episode:

The first episode focuses on Drew. And as it progresses, it becomes clear that, in addition to being a boring subject, a "lord of evil" in the words of one student, it is also - in the words of another - " . Legend "a This is nowhere more evident than in his history class, which is great (and it is unfortunate that, as deputy director, who teaches two hours per week). He realizes that teenagers need to do to participate in classes enjoyable and fun, put on a little show. And if that means having a laugh in the name of Koch (probably Robert century, a German doctor, 19), so why not? Children love their class. Even more poignant, for what it does. "You have no idea how much I love teaching," he said.

The Independent said the show offered "a portrait of a range of Essex efforts to ensure that none of their students go without at least some form of qualification. The struggle with the same, if not greater force, to ensure the exact opposite are some of the students. "

nubar_essex said on Twitter @ # MrDREW Prime Minister ... more teachers like him and maybe have a better society educatingessex #. So @ richardbrennan was reassured by what the show revealed in our complete system: ".. If I had a child and lives EducatingEssex Passmore # # vv MrDrew be happy in his work is good"

Hopefully, this program provides the foundation for better understanding and greater appreciation for the work that teachers in the nation every day.

. If you missed, you can see Essex online education here.

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. The National Association of Head Teachers is to hold a vote on whether to strike over cuts plan. This is the vote of the union on strike for the first time in its history of 114 years. If the members vote to strike, a strike in coordination with the class of several unions could take place on November 30, coinciding with a day of mass action TUC. The action is likely to close most schools in England and Wales.

. Brian Lightman, general secretary of the Association of Heads of school and university, told the Guardian that the attacks on the ministerial school rules "may well have reached levels unprecedented. "Comments of the Prime Minister and Michael Gove, the secretary of education," breathe a little confidence in teachers, "he said.

teaching adult learners

Deborah Orr yesterday extolled the virtues of a book called Yes, we can read what he said

"anyone who can read fluently - without the necessary training -. You can use a couple of hours a week to teach someone else, one by one, to read in six months or less '

Carol Taylor, National Institute of Adult Continuing Education has been quick to get in touch.

is important not to reduce a complex problem to a simple problem that can be easily corrected. People with poor literacy should be taught by qualified and experienced. Of course, it can be supported by union representatives and other champions of learning. They can be helped by their colleagues, friends and family.

But it is very unlikely that someone who is illiterate learn to read using a paperback book for a couple of hours a week, one by one, in six months or less.

What do you think?

Kidscape courses teach techniques to overcome harassment

Kidscape

workshops provide children with a series of responses that should be disseminated and bad situations turn bullies. Children are taught to maintain eye contact, confident body language, you know, strong and secure "no" to reasonable requests. "If a bully makes fun of the truth - for example, a child has red hair and glasses - a soft answer," yes, you're right "or" well done, you realize "the torturer if he can wrongfoot is not. truth, saying that "this is what I think" or "maybe", then turns as far from the situation. "

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professional training seminars Professor

The Guardian Teacher Network organizes training sessions for teachers throughout the year in Yorkshire and London. Upcoming courses include:

is his way of thinking of the school becoming an academy?

This seminar will provide an independent view on the advantages and disadvantages of converting the state of the academy. Will be seen in the conversion process, the implications of the state of the academy, and the support and funding available. November 30 in London. February 21, 2012 in Yorkshire

protect young people in the digital age

led by experts from the school of digital security, this one-day course will provide the backup policy and updates the criteria for Ofsted and look at social media and offers tips to help your school to develop their policies in digital security. February 1, 2012 in London. February 8, 2012 in Yorkshire.