In my classroom

A peek inside Tarporley High School’s teaching spaces

By 2022-10-25T08:30:00

A teacher in a school lab

Source: Gavin McNeill

Where chemistry teacher Gavin wonders if he’s broken a world record with his periodic tables

Head of chemistry Gavin McNeill invites us into his chemistry classroom at Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College. There are some surprising and quirky additions to his laboratory, including what he believes to be a record number of periodic tables. He tells us about his classroom wish list and what he loves about his lab. Gavin also shares just how important it is to use your teaching space to inspire your students.

So, if you need inspiration to do just that, Gavin has plenty …

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