They've gone, what a pity! It has been great working these past two days with student teachers from Stranmillis and St Mary's University Colleges. Memories of my own student days came flooding back, especially so today as I had some time by myself to wander around my old College of Education and see rooms used for new purposes. Technology is an obvious difference although alongside the electronic whiteboard in the lecture room was an overhead projector. I was a big fan of the OHP and still think its a useful tool even though it isn't much used these days. Much was familiar and it was surprising to recall faces and events from over 40 years ago. I well remember those aims and objectives, the lesson plans and visual aids - collages of magazine cut-outs pasted onto sheets of coloured manilla card. I reflected on the hopes, dreams and ambitions of the class of '73. Many of us, intent on changing the world, have now retired after lifetimes dedicated to the service o...
