If you’ve been following along on my social media accounts, you’ll have seen the weekly Activity Alphabet series. Now that the series is over – here is the entire lot in one place!
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As a teacher, it can be equal parts amusing and infuriating to see the depictions of our profession in shows and movies. Sometimes you have to take a step back and remind yourself that this is for entertainment purposes, and not (necessarily) how most people actually view us.
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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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When the illness of your own children impacts your teaching, how do you cope?
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I love Valentine’s day! (…get it?) It’s a day to celebrate all things love! Yes, I know, a lot of you HATE it – particularly how commercialised it is. But pooey to you, I love holidays that encourage happiness, and…
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So… 2020 was a thing. Now that we’re living in the future of 2021 – let’s all take a collective deep breath.
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We all know that having a positive relationship with your students is a cornerstone to a great educational paradigm for everyone involved. But it’s easier said than done.
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