Why Teachers Need to Be Activists
We all know teaching isn’t without its faults…but do teachers complain too much? Should we become teacher activists to bring about change? ✊🏻 Continue reading Why Teachers Need to Be Activists
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Teacher Weekend Goals: Plans VS Reality
Weekends are a time to meet those teacher goals! Time to rest, recharge and feel rejuvenated…right? As seasoned teachers, we know these idealistic plans don’t always work out. Here’s the reality for our weekend teacher goals… Continue reading Teacher Weekend Goals: Plans VS Reality
Private Tuition: Is It Feasible?
The rise in private tuition has hit the headlines recently. The reported clamour for tutors begs the question, how do teachers find the time on top of their normal hours to meet this extra demand? Continue reading Private Tuition: Is It Feasible?
Let’s Talk About Wellbeing: How Schools Get it Wrong
Wellbeing can be defined as being comfortable, healthy or happy – and for many schools, they’re getting this massively wrong with piecemeal pleasantries that masquerade as positive approaches to wellbeing instead of genuine care for their staff. The term ‘wellbeing’ … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Wellbeing: How Schools Get it Wrong
Classroom Design: 5 Annoying Design Choices
Classroom design is important – teachers everywhere spend time crafting the perfect space to teach their students and so often work within the confines of confusing and downright infuriating architectural choices made when the place was built. We all know … Continue reading Classroom Design: 5 Annoying Design Choices
Back to School Activities: 5 Getting-To-Know-You Games
Learning names, faces and classes. Being a teacher in September is tough: here are some fun activities to make learning about new students easy. Continue reading Back to School Activities: 5 Getting-To-Know-You Games
Five Reasons Teachers Should Take Time out with a Book
Got some unread books on your shelf? Here are 5 good reasons to get reading them over the summer. Continue reading Five Reasons Teachers Should Take Time out with a Book
Best Dressed: Can we ditch business dress?
We take a look at business dress for teachers and ask whether or not it matters. Continue reading Best Dressed: Can we ditch business dress?
6 Reasons Teachers Need to Stick Together
Teaching is a stressful job and sticking together with your fellow teachers will help you through some of the trickiest of times. Continue reading 6 Reasons Teachers Need to Stick Together
4 ‘Alternate’ Holiday Destinations for Teachers
Goodness knows that if anyone deserves a holiday, it’s teachers… but it doesn’t always work out that way and you end up doing everything but having a holiday. Here are some ideas if you’re strapped for time, cash or both. … Continue reading 4 ‘Alternate’ Holiday Destinations for Teachers