How teaching online supports teachers with a disability.
When I started teaching online, I didn’t expect that I would also be working with a more complex range of students, but also teachers.
Why teaching has become an exclusive profession.
Teaching as a profession excludes certain demographics. There are also pressures placed on teachers that mean that certain demographics leave at a higher rate.
How do you find work-life balance as a teacher?
Teachers in particular struggle to find work-life balance due to the increasing emotional demands of our work, as well as the negative perception of teaching.
The problem with teaching being a vocation.
There is an element of sacrifice to being a teacher, which is an expectation of the job. This is a huge problem, as teachers feel trapped…
Why teachers don’t talk to their families about teaching.
Friends to gripe with over coffee or a partner to call in tears when things are bad are important for your well being, but many teachers don’t have this.
Debriefing – A Critical Skill For Teachers.
Debriefing is often an overlooked part of being a teacher. We deal with complex and honestly risky situations all day, although many don’t recognise it.
Develop Unconditional Positive Regard in the Classroom.
Unconditional positive regard is about forgiveness. It’s not enough to point out the good; you need to also forgive students when they make poor choices.