In this episode, Angela helps us to explore what our options are for when we are just unhappy with our jobs as a teacher.
We discuss a few different options for when you know you need a change, but you’re not sure what is out there for you.
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This conversation is for every teacher who has toyed with the idea that perhaps they’re not as happy as they’d like with their teaching. I don’t mean all the *extra* we’re dealing with, but deep down within your core.
Perhaps you need clarity and validation that teaching is absolutely still your thing. Perhaps you are on the fence. Perhaps you’re ready to get out. No matter where you sit, this one is for you!
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Seen the media reports lately claiming that teens actually tune out their Mum’s voice? The reality is a little more complex.
Clinical associate professor of psychiatry and behavioural sciences (and publishing author of the article that the media are referencing) Dr Daniel Abrams joins me to discuss his research on how voice activates the reward systems in neurotypical and neurodivergent brains.
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I’m sure you’ve heard a WHOLE HEAP of stuff about trans people lately. It’s been all over politics and the media, with some of the information doing the rounds being outright lies. This week I am joined by Dr Cate…
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This week on the podcast I spoke with Men’s Health and Mindset coach Chris McMahon.
We discussed the impacts that diet culture can have on our male students of all ages, how us teachers can help, and knowing when to refer out.
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What a wild ride our profession is. These past few years more than any other – and no end in sight for what should have been a relatively calm year. You aren’t alone in your feelings right now, we’re all…
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I recently watched an episode of the Netflix show Cheer – S2:E6. In this episode, the students were discussing the impact that COVID has had on their college experience. It made me reflect on my own university experience – it was entirely MADE by the in-person interactions. Are we doing our students a disservice by dismissing these feelings of grief for an experience they’ve never had?
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Looking for some ways to spice up your classroom activities? Look no further! Here I have compiled a list of all the fun, fabulous, and wacky ‘celebration days’ that are completely unrelated to any of the standard holidays.
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