How homeschooling, a plumber and the pandemic made me a better teacher

My plumber made me realise that being just a ‘professional and efficient’ teacher wouldn’t cut it during this time of transition, says Peter Vanberkel

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Peter Vanberkel

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How homeschooling, a plumber and Corona disruption made me a better teacher

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