Claim OwnershipThe Megan Dredge Podcast – Megan Dredge
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[jpshare] I regularly conduct three day courses at the University of NSW as part of their GERRIC program, specifically designed for gifted and talented students. As part of my preparation for these courses I did some further reading around giftedness in children. As an educator (and also as a parent of two young children), I [...]
[jpshare] Working with someone who is lazy can be incredibly frustrating and challenging. A lazy colleague who doesn’t fulfil their responsibilities is hard to work with and their poor work ethic can influence the entire team as well as make it hard for others to fulfil their roles and responsibilities with excellence. The talkative coworker [...]
[jpshare] Great teachers know how to rest. They know how to take a break. To take time for themselves. To self care. To rejuvenate. I’m not talking just about holidays (although they are super fun), I’m also talking about taking breaks throughout your day and your week. Taking 5 minutes to have a cuppa. Going [...]
[jpshare] As a goal oriented, outcomes driven person, it’s sometimes hard for me to stop and rest. Yet this is exactly what we all need to do sometimes. You’ve probably heard it before, I know I have, but it is crucial to give your mind and body planned and regular rests. I know the importance [...]
[jpshare] It’s nearly the end of the school year and many teachers are counting down the days until it’s all over. It’s that time of year when perhaps you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed, a bit tired, and lacking in direction. Perhaps you might even be feeling that you’ve lost your passion for teaching. [...]
[jpshare] Last week I went to a Gymnastics class for the first time in a long time. A really long time. The last time I walked on a beam, twirled around the uneven bars, or did a somersault or cartwheel was when I was in primary school. And I found myself back at Gymnastics, super [...]
[jpshare] Casual relief teachers are part of every school environment, and excellent casual teachers are hard to find. They are as rare as hen’s teeth... as the saying goes. Being a substitute or supply teacher is one of the most exciting journeys and can also be incredibly rewarding. Click to Listen Here are [...]
[jpshare] How can you effectively work with this colleague so that everyone wins? (If you think you might be talking too much, read this.) Click to Listen Here’s 9 strategies for dealing with the office talker: Ask WHY Tell the truth Use ‘I’ statements. Reschedule Assign work Amplify the non-verbal Relocate Override them [...]
[jpshare] We’ve all got at least one that we work with – the talkative coworker - the one who just never stops talking. They always seem to have something to say, usually in the most long and drawn out way, with every single detail explained unnecessarily. You know the one? Is it possible YOU could [...]
[jpshare] I love humble people. Those who are confident in themselves, who believe in others, who know how to really listen, and who are teachable enough to be willing to learn new things. Have you ever met a truly humble person. Humility is attractive. It’s magnetic. There’s just something about the truly humble person. Click [...]
[jpshare] Successful teachers understand the importance of being consistent in everything they do. Consistency is the ‘glue’ that holds everything together in our classrooms and with our students. Consistency is the secret to great classroom management, it gives every child the opportunity to succeed, and creates a supportive learning environment. Click to Listen [...]
[jpshare] Taking on a new leadership role is an admirable venture. Many teachers aspire to a leadership responsibility and look forward to a season of new beginnings. Learning to juggle your new leadership role can be exciting and rewarding, and can sometimes be challenging and overwhelming. Click to Listen Here are 8 strategies [...]
[jpshare] This is the second in a two-part podcast series outlining what makes a teacher successful. In case you missed the first one you can check it out here. Success in teaching is not a destination, it’s a daily thing, a journey. Here are the second five strategies for: “How To Succeed In Teaching”: Click [...]
[jpshare] I’m often asked what really helps a teacher to be successful. What is it that makes a teacher excel and succeed in teaching? Of course there are many answers to this question, and I cannot possibly write an exhaustive list. Nevertheless, over the next few weeks I will attempt to share with you what [...]
[jpshare] So you’ve got a student who is causing disruption during your lesson. He/she is talking and beginning to distract others whilst you are trying to deliver an important series of instructions. Sounds all too familiar, doesn’t it?! What do you do? How do you handle this disruption? In my experience, most teachers escalate the [...]
[jpshare] Well it’s that time of year again – report writing time! Yes, this can be quite a busy and overwhelming time for teachers. We are all looking forward to that feeling of having ‘finished’ our student reports – the drafts have all been checked and re-checked and checked again, the reports are printed and [...]
[jpshare] Here are some practical strategies for reducing teacher stress this term and some tips for truly ‘enjoying the journey’ of teaching. Click to Listen Plan your day – take some time to think through your day and make a plan Try not to take things personally – relax and trust people’s motives [...]
[jpshare] Teacher collaboration and meeting with colleagues for planning and program development is a regular part of most teachers’ days. Teachers are expected to collaboratively plan learning experiences and reflect on how successful they were. Some meetings really need spicing up and often teachers find planning meetings frustrating because it feels like time is wasted, [...]
[jpshare] Getting the most out of every day can be easily achieved by regularly taking a moment to reflect. Each day we have fresh opportunities to learn and grow and become a better person, a better teacher, a better communicator. Click to Listen Here are 8 questions you can ask to change your [...]
[jpshare] We all want to get better at managing our classrooms. We are always looking for new ways to be more effective classroom managers. This is Part 2 of 65 classroom management tips, strategies and ideas (you can check out the first 35 in last week’s episode by clicking here). Click to Listen [...]
We all want to get better at managing our classrooms. We are always looking for new ways to be more effective classroom managers. This is Part 2 of 65 classroom management tips, strategies and ideas (you can check out the first 35 in last week’s episode by clicking here). Click to Listen Whether you are ... [Read More]
Classroom management is a ‘hot topic’ for teachers and I’m often asked about it – so I decided to compile a list of tips, ideas and strategies that have worked for me over the years. As I began to write, I found that the list kept growing and growing… This is Part 1 – the ... [Read More]
Student motivation is crucial to student learning. Teachers have a significant role and responsibility in influencing the motivation levels of their students. Here’s 9 questions you can ask to identify what you need to do differently. Click to Listen 9 questions to ask: Am I genuinely enthusiastic about what I am teaching? Have I clearly ... [Read More]
Teaching can be a demanding and all consuming job. Often teachers can lack energy, motivation and focus. The ‘spring in our step’ sometimes slows to a walk, or even a long and hard ‘plod’. I have good news for you – there ARE ways to get that spring back into your step and boost your ... [Read More]
Most of us report to someone who is our leader, our oversight, our boss. Whether this is your principal, your team leader, or your department or district leader, the relationship you have with your boss is critical for your work success and career progress. (If you’re a new boss, here’s some helpful tips for you). ... [Read More]
The early years of teaching can be incredibly challenging for beginning teachers. Research indicates that an increasing amount of teachers are leaving the profession within the first 5 years. New teachers benefit from having a good mentor who help and encourage them in their teaching journey. Like Mentor, who carefully looked after Telmachus when his ... [Read More]
Workplace negativity can be overwhelming and working with a negative person can sometimes seem impossible. Some colleagues really need to put the spring back in their step. A negative and critical colleague can suck the life and energy out of everyone around them and this is especially difficult if you have to work directly with ... [Read More]
I am often asked by teachers for advice on classroom management. We are always looking for ways to more effectively manage our classrooms. We want to know how to deal with challenging behaviour and we want to help our students to be on-task and increasingly focused during our lessons. Click to Listen Here are my ... [Read More]
Getting along with parents is a skill we must learn to be effective teachers. Communicating with parents and working with them is always going to be a part of what we do as teachers. Here’s 4 ways you can connect with parents and build a positive relationship with them, even the difficult ones. Great teachers ... [Read More]
A new year is upon us. I love the energy we experience around the start of a new year. An opportunity to start afresh. An opportunity to plan to make it your best year ever. Another 365 days to get the most out of. The new year gives you a clean slate to leave the ... [Read More]
Wow, another year has almost passed. I love this time of year – the exhilaration of welcoming in a new year. I have found myself already reflecting on this year and also looking forward to the new year. Today, I want to focus on reflecting on this past year. It’s essential that we do that ... [Read More]
You’ve thought about it too much. It’s taken your time and attention. Perhaps you’ve lost sleep over it. Having THAT tricky conversation with a parent or co-worker or even your boss can be super uncomfortable. How do you handle tricky conversations? Click to Listen Here are ten strategies to help you navigate through ... [Read More]
Do you have some tasks that you just keep on avoiding? Do you find yourself putting off the same tasks over and over again? Don’t worry – you’re not alone. We’ve all procrastinated at some point in time. Procrastination is an unhelpful habit and one that we need to change if we’re really going to ... [Read More]
In my time as a teacher I have sat in literally thousands of staff meetings. And to be honest, many of those have dragged on and on. I’ve also had the privilege of leading staff meetings and I’ve always tried to make them interesting and engaging, as much as I can. Perhaps you have to ... [Read More]
Going to work can sometimes be difficult. Perhaps you have lost motivation? Perhaps your boss is challenging to work with. Have you just had to have a difficult conversation? Maybe you have difficult work colleagues. Or maybe you’ve lost your passion for teaching. Whatever the reason, or combination of reasons, you’re not happy at ... [Read More]
Reports, letters, memos, rolls, notes, permission forms, mail, brochures, lesson plans, exams, curriculum documents, announcements, to-do lists….. These are ‘all in a day’s work’ for a teacher. Our ever increasing mound of paperwork consumes not just our precious time, but our desk space also. So, how do we tackle this? What can we do to ... [Read More]
Time management – the thing teachers are always trying to do… We just never seem to have enough time to get things done. Right? I am consistently asked questions from teachers about how to effectively manage time. How to ‘fit’ it all in’ and how to ‘get it all done’. Click to Listen ... [Read More]
Every school has a staff culture. Every school’s staff has a certain ‘way of doing things’. Some staff cultures are fabulous. Some are downright horrible. I’ve seen both ends of the spectrum, and everything in between. As I reflect on the different workplace cultures that I have been part of, I have identified three important ... [Read More]
Every day is an opportunity for you to learn something new. Each day we have fresh opportunities to learn and grow and become a better person, a better teacher, and a better communicator. Learning something new every day has personally helped me in all areas of my life – education, family, writing, speaking – my ... [Read More]
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