9 Fantastic Teacher Colleagues and Why We Love Them
In a job that is so complex and sometimes difficult, it is nice to have colleagues who make the days that little bit brighter.
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9 Crappy Teacher Colleagues and How to Deal with Them
I love my job, I love my students, and despite the title of the article I even enjoy my colleagues. But sometimes we have to poke fun at ourselves, so I came up with my favourite types of colleagues that…
Read More »Sometimes the Teacher Just Needs to Stop Talking
Do you ever find yourself just talking to your class, continuing an explanation perhaps or re-explaining a task, just because it’s quiet and you feel the need to talk to them? I do, and I need to stop.
Read More »The Key Thing Students Want From Their Teachers
Students expect a lot from their teachers. They expect us to teach them facts, skills, and ways of thinking specific to our respective subjects. They expect us to help them progress and succeed, achieving their personal goals. They expect us…
Read More »Getting To Know Your Students
At the beginning of the year I like to get to know my students a little bit. Developing a good rapport with them is vital to enhancing their learning throughout the year. When you can relate to each student on…
Read More »8 Essential Tips for Starting Your First Teaching Job in 2022
This is it! You’ve worked your butt off and graduated, scored a job, and now you’re about to begin the journey of an actual teacher. Congratulations! So… now what?
Read More »22 Start-of-the-Year Questions to Ask Your Students in 2022
With the beginning of the school year comes a daunting task for every teacher – getting to know a new set of classes.
Read More »Shattering the Glass Wall
I’d like to share something very powerful with you all today. In a previous post I mentioned how a student of mine had written an absolutely incredible poem. Well, she did it again. This time off her own back, purely because…
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