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Author Archives: Bob Bennett
How many “poker chips” do your students have?
In a previous blog, I discussed my strong belief that IQ is a false measurement of intelligence. Perhapds I should have clarified what I believe to be a very good indicator of a students educational progress. Attitudes and behaviours will, … Continue reading
Posted in Life management
Tagged Intelligence quotient, Personal development, Self-esteem, Student, Teacher
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Can I really write a (readable) novel?
To get straight to the point, I would really like to write a novel. No, that’s not quite right – I feel compelled to write it. Let’s set aside any question of talent or ability for now: I don’t know … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Writing
Tagged Arts, Creative writing, plot, plot idea, thriller genre, Writers Resources
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Is IQ really a measure of intelligence?
For quite a number of years, as a Further Education lecturer, I have had to deliver “Functional Skills” subjects (Maths / English / Employability) to students who have few or no academic achievement. Many have been socially discfunctional and often … Continue reading
How did I get here?!
I’ve thought about starting a blog for years. I convinced myself that I had something important to say (or at least worth saying), but I could never really get my head around what it was, or should be. I am … Continue reading