Teachers Matter Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Explore the transformative idea of redefining student success in our debut season 3 episode. We dive into moving beyond traditional grades to emphasise soft skills, recognise diverse intelligences, and celebrate personal growth and resilience. We also discuss holistic assessment methods and fostering an environment that values comprehensive student achievements and real-world readiness.
Knowing about the brain can enhance what we do every day as teachers and parents. Listen in as Karen and Megan share some information and ideas about neuroscience in the classroom.
In this podcast we focus on Teacher Aides, often our unsung superheroes. Karen shares some findings from her recent research and we talk about communication, inclusion and share some strategies that can help Teacher Aides support learners.
It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the seemingly endless to-do list in teaching. In this episode, we share strategies, tools, and tips to help reduce the overwhelm and so you can do what you do more effectively and efficiently.
Mindfulness might seem like a bit of a trend at the moment and it is a wonderful asset for teacher well-being and classroom harmony. Learn more about being mindful including some helpful strategies to get you started.
Mindfulness might seem like a bit of a trend at the moment and it is a wonderful asset for teacher well-being and classroom harmony. Learn more about being mindful including some helpful strategies to get you started.
Giving and receiving feedback, particularly receiving, is a powerful part of the learning process. Today we chat about feedback and share some tools and strategies that you can try.
Giving our students voice and choice empowers them to become self-directed learners. There are many ways to approach this, and we are sharing some with you here.
Time is a resource that we all have, and how you spend it can fill you up or drain you. We share a range of tips and tricks to manage that beautiful resource.
Getting away from teaching with the hope that skills and knowledge we want our students to develop will get caught rather than taught.
Authentic learning tasks create opportunities for our students to develop and use skills and knowledge in meaningful ways.
Disruptive, Stubborn, Out of Control by Bo Hejlskov-Elven. Learn about using a low-arousal approach to make a difference for all of our students so they can do their best.
Happy (contented) healthy teachers, tend to have happier healthier classrooms where students can do better socially, emotionally, and academically.
Routines and rituals help create a predictable, safe classroom climate where students can thrive in their learning.
Responsible risk-taking is one of the skills that are essential for thriving now and in the future.
A look at a fundamental mindset to help your wellbeing every day, which in turn changes the climate in your classroom.
What might happen if you become your own best friend? Self-compassion helps us to be happier and healthier in so many ways.
Hear about our quest to bring you a podcast to share stories, strategies, and wisdom to inspire your teaching & enhance your life.