Teachers have long been targeted for common misconceptions about their profession. While teachers know the truth, it seems that the government turns a blind eye to the amount of work, continuing education, and paperwork that …
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5 Myths About Teachers
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End of Year Message to Pupils
In the Covid era gifts in schools are a no-no. Government regulations forbid the exchange of gifts amongst anyone in class so it was a little strange not being able to give my pupils end …
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The Best Leaders in Education
If we look at leaders outside the context of education, we find people who inspire, have a vision, take risks, are passionate, strive for success, have high expectations and work hard. In education, it would …
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Give Students A Voice To Improve Your Teaching
Giving students a voice will help you improve your teaching. Yes, teachers have a set curriculum to teach and have specific targets that need to be met, but what if our curriculum was influenced by …
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How to be an Outstanding Primary School Teacher – Book Review
Who doesn’t want to be the best version of themselves? Being the best version of you is not only beneficial for yourself but for those around you. Being one who wants to further develop in …
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Well-Being Vs Reality
Well-being is huge in this day and age, something sought by just about everyone because it includes so many positive things such as feeling happy, healthy, socially connected, and purposeful. But have you ever stopped to wonder …
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Stop Killing Teachers With Paperwork
Teaching is definitely not the same job it was 10 or 20 years ago. The increasing complex demands on teachers’ workloads are eventually bound to impact the quality of teaching and learning, negatively. I am …
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Morning Routine In the Classroom
According to Doug Lemov of Teach Like a Champion, a morning routine “…is about making a habit out of what’s efficient, productive, and scholarly after the greeting and as the students take their seats and class …
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5 Goals Every Teacher Must Set For 2021
What a year 2020 has been! Teaching and learning has undoubtably reached a turning point this year making distance education the norm. When the promise of normality is in the horizon, it’s extremely important to …
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5 Tips For Relaxing After A Stressful Term
It’s the first days of the holidays and yes, I won’t lie, I’m so excited! Teachers will for sure be looking forward to a well-deserved rest but some may find it hard to switch off. …
