The power of thinking aloud as a teaching strategy.
The concept of the think-aloud is simple: you verbally describe what you’re thinking as you’re thinking it. Most teachers do this already, but it’s a powerful..
The problem with teachers being ‘content experts’.
Some teachers can develop a culture of being ‘superior’ – It is easy to think that because your content is more dense and difficult, you are the better teacher.
Is being a Student Wellbeing Leader worth it?
Being a Student Wellbeing Leader is not a walk in the park. While it looks different in each school, there are a couple of common aspects that you can expect.
What is emotional burnout and how does it impact teachers?
As teachers, we’re not witnessing deaths and grieving families like a lot of other professions, but many of us are experiencing emotional burnout.
What’s the best way to study for the LANTITE?
Because ACER administers the test, they are in the best position to know what will be in the test and how to prepare for it. Their website is a good place to…
Why shouldn’t I find my own teaching placement?
Many universities in Australia have agreements with local schools. These agreements are designed to make it easier for universities to quickly find placements
What if my university can’t find me a teaching placement?
Even though many schools across Australia take pre-service teachers for placements every year, there never seems to be enough places to go around.
What is the point of doing the LANTITE?
It has been quite controversial. There are issues with it being discriminatory or irrelevant, and it has a negative impact on the well-being of teachers.
The impact of the LANTITE on pre-service teachers.
They said it was to ensure that we could read, write, and do some simple maths. Surely, we’d proved these things by completing a university degree?
Why every teacher should consider becoming a tutor.
You may love being a teacher, or you might be considering a change. Regardless, every teacher can learn a lot from spending a little time tutoring students.