Teacher with a disability helping students work in computers.

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.

Female teacher working with students.

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.

Teacher stressed with her head in her hands because she struggles with work-life balance.

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.

Young female teacher sitting in a classroom thinking alone.

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…

Young male teacher talking to an older family member about work, while walking and drinking a coffee.

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.

Two young teachers debriefing after a difficult lesson.

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.

Older female teacher smiling while talking to a young student.

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.