Blog
I'm Dom, an online tutor for children aged 4–14, and someone who thinks a lot about education, learning, and the stuff schools don't teach. These are my thoughts. Dive in.
Which country has the best education in the world?
Inspired from the BBC and there thoughts, I just had to write what I thought on the matter. I have lived and worked in many international schools, private and public so what do those expat families do for school. Do they go local or international?
Choosing the Right Education for Your Child
Choosing the right school for your child can be exciting, nerve racking and full of uncertainties.
This article will give you a guide to how to look at different systems, schools and areas.
Dumbing us Down
What if everything you thought you knew about education was a lie? In this post, we dive into the profound and eye-opening insights of John Taylor Gatto, a celebrated teacher who pulled back the curtain on the modern schooling system. From the confusion of disjointed curriculums to the subtle conditioning of dependency and self-esteem tied to authority, Gatto's observations are both challenging and inspiring. If you’ve ever felt there’s something deeply off about conventional education—or if you’re searching for alternatives—this is a must-read journey into the heart of what schooling truly teaches.
What is Education? From the eyes of the great minds.
This question is answered throught the minds of the greats. How do you feel about your own education, your child’s and what you see today?
Teach Jiu Jitsu before maths!
I think Brazilian jiu-jitsu (bjj) should be taught before Maths and English classes. Why bother teaching children about a possessive apostrophe when they can’t do a forward roll or put someone to sleep. Here I unpick the hidden lessons from bjj that I believe are more important than our current curriculum.
Unlearning school conditioning (or preparing us for society)
We finish school with a grade next to our name and a set of knowledge and skills. But, we also finish with a set of conditioning. We are punished in school to think in certain ways but outside of school we are rewarded.
Challenging the Status Quo….are you humble?
Are you a critical thinker? Do you believe in everything you read or do you already know everything to be true? A fantastic interview to wet your appetite. Just because people say black holes exist, do they? Are you good at keeping an open mind?
