Let's Talk About Teaching

Are you an educator in Scotland embracing teacher empowerment? Do you feel under siege with the expanding expectations of teachers responsibility in Scotland? In this episode we are talking about the importance of a teacher led "bottom-up" approach to recovery in education across Scotland. Sharing the idea that practitioners working with pupils face to face everyday, who have first hand experience of the challenges of implementing new initiatives in the classroom, are best placed to in...

Do you think teachers within our profession compete against one another more than we collaborate? Are you a teacher who enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues to support one another and improve standards of education across Scotland? In this episode we are talking about whether the teaching profession creates a collaborative or competitive environment. We explore healthy competition versus unhealthy comparison and how working together forces us to be honest about our strengths and ou...

Do you think using humour and humanity in our practice enhances teacher professionalism and contributes to a nurturing and inclusive classroom? Are you a teacher with professional experience of using humour and humanity to solve issues at school with pupils in Scotland? In this episode we'll explore the importance of humour and humanity in the classroom and the benefits of using laughter in learning to boost retention, engagement and deescalate tensions. A special thank you to Julia for her...

Are you a teacher in Scotland enjoying rest and recovery during the school holidays? Do you find it difficult to switch off from school and allow yourself to do nothing work related? In this episode we'll explore the challenges of teacher burnout, doing a job that's never done, how to deal with time management and creating a clear work life balance. Listen for tips for rest, recovery and mental decluttering. Happy holidays educators! You're the best and you deserve a rest. #TimeToTalkAboutT...

Are you a Scottish teacher reflecting on your professionalism over the last year? Do you think teachers across Scotland have shown dedication and resilience throughout the covid-19 pandemic? In this episode we reflect on what teaching professionals have contributed and what we as teachers have learned after one year of teaching through a pandemic. We discuss the impacts of teachers and schools being responsible for so much more than pupils education and ask what happened to...