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Diary of a Teacher

Diary of a Teacher is a spoken diary of my experiences in education to date. I record short eps about everything from report writing to reflective practice. I share honest reflections from the classroom, lessons I"ve learned the hard way, and insights from educational research that shape how I teach.

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3: Rubbish Learner Becomes Teacher

Diary of a Teacher ·

2020/04/27

We're at the end of our school holiday period (time flies). I have been reflecting on my experiences as a learner. After a rather poor track record (i.e. for ages I was a rubbish learner), I'm doing better now. Being a teacher has made me a better learner - hands down. I also discuss a good recipe for happiness. You may have others? Write to me: hello@spongeeducation.com. Visit the website: https://www.spongeeducation.com.

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2: School Holidays & Questions from Parents

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2020/04/21

In this episode, I answer some questions from parents about how to navigate online learning. How are children supposed to “keep up“ with the class? Some kids are doing the work and some are not. What about those at school who aren’t being supervised/encouraged to do what everyone else is doing at home?! Write to me: hello@spongeeducation.com. Visit the website: https://www.spongeeducation.com.

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1: End of Term; Catch of Breath!

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2020/04/13

We made it to the end of term! What a long term it has been. This episode marks the first of many in diary-style format, as requested by listeners. The changes I have been making to my lessons at school have been a big part of my focus over the last few weeks, so I spend most of this episode discussing those. Also discussed are various other things going on, including sources of stress and how I'm managing them. Enjoy, and stay safe. Write to me: hello@spongeeducation.com. Visit the website:

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10: Technology Saves the Day

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2020/04/06

In this episode, I talk about how technology makes learning possible for students during a pandemic. Overnight, modes of learning have changed, and we teachers have made it happen. Go us. Write to me: hello@spongeeducation.com. Visit the website: https://www.spongeeducation.com.

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9: Now We’re Learning Remotely

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2020/03/30

In this episode, I talk about the changes I have made to my teaching practice since both students and teachers have been working from home due to COVID-19. Write to me: hello@spongeeducation.com. Visit the website: https://www.spongeeducation.com.

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8: Preparing for Remote Learning

Diary of a Teacher ·

2020/03/23

In this episode, I talk about the preparations I am making for my students to learn at home, given that we are on the verge of school closures in Sydney, Australia. Write to me: hello@spongeeducation.com. Visit the website: https://www.spongeeducation.com.

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7: Why Don’t We Differentiate Professional Development?

Diary of a Teacher ·

2020/03/16

In this episode, I talk about the broad brush issue with professional development for teachers, and how we might differentiate PD to improve it for teachers. Write to me: hello@spongeeducation.com. Visit the website: https://www.spongeeducation.com.

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6: Keeping Stress in Check

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2020/03/02

In this episode, I talk about strategies that I use to keep stress in check, why they work, and how things have changed since implementing them. Write to me: hello@spongeeducation.com. Visit the website: https://www.spongeeducation.com.

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5: My Top Three Favourite Lessons

Diary of a Teacher ·

2020/02/25

In this episode, I talk about my top three lessons to date. The list is subject to change, but it’s important to acknowledge the wins and reflect on what goes well. Write to me: hello@spongeeducation.com. Visit the website: https://www.spongeeducation.com.

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4: Making Boring Lessons Fun

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2020/02/17

How do you avoid giving boring lessons? How can we as teachers jazz up dry material? In this episode, I talk about how I avoid boring lessons, and I list the strategies I have used so far. Write to me: hello@spongeeducation.com. Visit the website: https://www.spongeeducation.com.

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3: Do You Adjust the Curriculum for Current Affairs?

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2020/02/10

Do you adjust what you teach to echo the interests of your students? Do you modify the focus of your lessons to reflect what is going on in the wider community, even globally? In this episode, I talk about my thoughts on teaching climate change in the classroom. Article ref: https://amp.theguardian.com/world/2020/jan/13/new-zealand-schools-to-teach-students-about-climate-crisis-activism-and-eco-anxiety Write to me: hello@spongeeducation.com. Visit the website: https://www.spongeeducation.com.

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2: Getting Students to Complete the Work You Set

Diary of a Teacher ·

2020/02/03

How do you get students to submit their work on time, and completed? In this episode, I talk about the things I have tried to get this happening. In particular, I'll go through a strategy that has drastically improved homework submission rates for my classes. Write to me: hello@spongeeducation.com. Visit the website: https://www.spongeeducation.com.

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1: The Extra Things

Diary of a Teacher ·

2020/01/27

In this episode, I'll discuss the myriad of extra tasks and administrative wonderment that goes with teaching. I'll also talk about how I coped with it in my first year of teaching, and how I plan to approach it in round two. Write to me: hello@spongeeducation.com. Visit the website: https://www.spongeeducation.com.

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20: Teacher Burnout: Why It's Real, and What To Do...

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2020/01/20

In this episode, I field a question from a US-based teacher about burnout. What is it, and how do you recover from it? Is burnout actually depression in disguise, given that the symptoms are similar? Write to me: hello@spongeeducation.com. Visit the website: https://www.spongeeducation.com.

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19: The Best Online Courses for New and Experienced...

Diary of a Teacher ·

2020/01/13

In this episode, I'll tell you about some new courses I've been working on, and how they are geared towards helping you grow as a tutor, whatever stage you're at. Write to me: hello@spongeeducation.com. Visit the website: https://www.spongeeducation.com.

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18: How to Set Yourself Up For Success in a Course

Diary of a Teacher ·

2020/01/06

In this episode, I'll explore key things students can do to set themselves up for success in courses at school, college and/or university. Write to me: hello@spongeeducation.com. Visit the website: https://www.spongeeducation.com.

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17: How to Deliver a New Course With a Bang!

Diary of a Teacher ·

2019/12/30

In this episode, I look at some of things I consider when planning a new course, and how to start that course off well for students. Write to me: hello@spongeeducation.com. Visit the website: https://www.spongeeducation.com.

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16: What Should Students Be Working On Over School...

Diary of a Teacher ·

2019/12/23

In this episode, I talk about the ideal workload for students over a summer break. How much is too much? And what should students be working on over their long holiday? Write to me: hello@spongeeducation.com. Visit the website: https://www.spongeeducation.com.

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15: Three Important Lessons I Learned During My...

Diary of a Teacher ·

2019/12/16

In this episode, I talk about the three most important things I learned by studying teaching. It's hard to condense 2 years of postgraduate study into ten minutes, but this is my attempt. Enjoy! Write to me: hello@spongeeducation.com. Visit the website: https://www.spongeeducation.com.

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14: Getting the Most Out of Technology

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2019/11/04

In this episode, I talk about technology. Tech can be a polarising topic, and in recent times tech more broadly has been getting a bad rap for reducing productivity and just generally distracting us from what it is we should be doing. So, how can we use technology to our advantage? Without throwing in the towel altogether? Write to me: hello@spongeeducation.com. Visit the website: https://www.spongeeducation.com.

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