老師們, 你有試過用心設立課堂秩序但學生卻一次又一次破壞規矩嗎?想給學生改過的機會, 卻不肯定該設什麼底線?這集我會分享我如何利用簡單而有效的辦法令屢次違規、要沒收電話的學生學會遵守規矩, 更變得信守承諾。FB 老師互助社: http://bit.ly/teachersleadtolovecommunityTeachers, are you discouraged by your students' violation of rules?  Are you unsure of what boundaries to set when trying to give your students a second chance?In this episode, I share my "secret weapon" to help my students learn to respect rules and keep their promises.  A simple yet powerful tool to balance the adaptability and consistency...

老師們, 你上一次哭是什麼時候呢? 你知道了解自己傷心、受傷其實有多重要嗎?這集我會分享自己受委屈不自覺, 而在見輔導員時如何被開導。了解不只是“有事/有病”的時候才要注意自己的心理健康。解開長久以來的心結能助你工作更有效率、對學生有更正面的影響，支持你成為理想的自己。FB 老師互助社: http://bit.ly/teachersleadtolovecommunityTeachers, when is the last time you cried?  Mental health is not only about healing illness but also building fitness.I share about my personal experience attending counselling sessions, overcome long-term mental blocks and develop more self-compassion.  We might be hurt in the education system, while let's...

說起學校的辦公室政治, 你在教育職場有遇到過這些"麻煩同事"嗎?該怎麼聰明應對呢?做老師會遇上各式各樣的人。有時有些同事會讓你頭痛: 凶惡的、不負責任的、煩擾、八卦、不切實際⋯⋯ 要明哲保身之餘，更要堅持原則、不同流合污、不落井下石。當然面對職場欺凌, 還是需要尋求協助和支援。畢竟我們每人都希望能在富安全感和supportive的環境/文化裡工作。FB 老師互助社: http://bit.ly/teachersleadtolovecommunityTeachers, do you ever have nasty colleagues?  Gossip, disturbance, bullying, irresponsible, unrealistic... all these could build up a toxic work culture, lead to demotivation and hinder your professional development.  Be aware and seek support for psychological safety at...

每學期/學年一次的"查簿"有讓你緊張或煩惱嗎?這集我會分享我做新手老師如何從第一次book check未如理想吸收教訓, 更全面考慮功課設計、釐清工作要求、反省自己做教育的初衷、對“改正”和feedback改觀, 並養成良好的work routine和時間管理。不再為學校"查簿"感到頭痛。FB 老師互助社: http://bit.ly/teachersleadtolovecommunityTeachers, do you desire an effective and stress-free way to tackle evaluation/appraisal season?In this episode, I share tips and strategies to help you prepare for the regular departmental assignment checking.  Make sure you design appropriate homework, clarify criteria and reflect your career...

老師們, 你想知道能讓你必然成功的方法嗎? 你知道成功有分兩種嗎?這集我會分享Leadership顧問 Fred Kofman 所提到的兩種mindset, 還有一系列實用的問題幫你培養積極的思想和主動性, 扭轉教書、工作 甚至人生的困局。參考: "Unconditional Responsibility" by Fred Kofman (https://www.cu.edu/sites/default/files/Unconditional_Responsibility_by_Fred_Kofman.pdf)FB 老師互助社: http://bit.ly/teachersleadtolovecommunityTeachers, do you aim for greater success at work?  Do you know there are two kinds of "success"?In this episode, I will share with you leadership insights and self-development questions...

你有自信自己的教學"成功"嗎? 電子教學、受學生歡迎、設定學習目標、考試測驗 等等重要嗎？這集我會分析從前線老師收集的想法 和 對資深教師的觀察。一起討論何謂“成功”的課堂和教學, 看看老師們該如何評核自己的課堂。FB 老師互助社: http://bit.ly/teachersleadtolovecommunityAre you confident in your teaching?  Is it important to implement e-learning, be popular, set learning objectives or drill for tests & exams?In this episode, I share thoughts collected from frontline educators and my observations of experienced teachers.  Let's discuss how to define, gauge and evaluate the success of our lessons and...

覺得在學校工作say "no"很為難? 每天工作忙碌、疲於奔命卻驚覺自己“一事無成”? 最重要——你有還未實現的教育理想嗎?在這個系列裡，我會從經典好書-- 《與成功有約》(7 Habits of Highly Effective People) 中抽取3個最富啓發性的好習慣, 用生動的個人經驗和簡單的言語拆解如何更有效計畫時間, 實現你的職場目標和人生夢想。FB 老師互助社: http://bit.ly/teachersleadtolovecommunityIs saying "no" difficult? Do you feel frustrated or even angry when piles of to-do's eat up your time, leaving you with the regret of unachieved dreams?In this series, I'm sharing with you powerful strategies from the classic personal development book-- 7 Habits of...

老師們, 你需求教學上的突破嗎? 你的教室裡有“遊魂”或反叛的學生嗎？我會一連兩集分享我和學生J先生相處的經歷。由課堂裡對他無從入手, 到後來受到一封可怕的投訴信, 一起聽聽我如何安撫情緒, 亦利用個人化的教學讓學生再次投入學習、有機會發揮潛能。而我也找回教書的初衷和熱誠。FB 老師互助社: http://bit.ly/teachersleadtolovecommunity EP34 - Students Stories Series—— Complaint Letter From Mr. J (II)Teachers, do you seek for breakthroughs in your teaching? Want to deeply engage your students?In this two-episode series, I share my story of interacting with my student, Mr J. From a totally disengaged member in the classroom to the dramatic...

老師們, 你在學校工作有試過生氣或是受到打擊嗎?你教室裡有“麻煩/問題學生”嗎?我會一連兩集分享我和學生J先生相處的經歷。由課堂裡對他無從入手, 到後來受到一封驚人的投訴信, 一起聽聽我如何安撫情緒和找到教書上的突破, 令學生再次投入學習，有機會發揮潛能。FB 老師互助社: http://bit.ly/teachersleadtolovecommunity EP33 - Students Stories Series—— Complaint Letter From Mr. J (I)Ever got angry at school? Do you have students whose behavior really triggers you as a teacher?In this two-episode series, I share my story of interacting with my student, Mr J. From a totally disengaged member in the classroom to the dramatic complaint...

老師們，你對自己訂立的課堂規矩有信心嗎？這集我會分享新手老師設計課堂規則時最基本、必須考慮的5個的範疇，務求幫助年輕老師維持教室的秩序，並幫助學生培養積極的上課氣氛和良好的學習習慣。FB 老師互助社: http://bit.ly/teachersleadtolovecommunity EP32 - Struggling with Class Discipline?!! Top 5 Beginner Rules for Classroom Order - Classroom Rules & Routines (IV)Teachers, are your rules and routines supporting effective learning in your classroom?In this episode, I share 5 basic areas you must aim to set clear expectations with students such that they could thrive at school with good habits...

老師們，你訂立的課堂規矩有效嗎？你知道有些常見的懲罰可能會讓學生立即"翻白眼"或是造成陰影嗎？這集我會分享選擇如何懲罰學生時要留意的2個問題，再提出設計賞罰制度時要考慮的原則。讓你有信心引導、教導學生之餘，學校工作無需疲於奔命。FB 老師互助社: http://bit.ly/teachersleadtolovecommunity EP31 - 2 Punishment Mistakes Keeping You From Effective Teaching - Classroom Rules & Routines (III)Teachers, are your classroom rules effective?  Do you know there are common punishments that might lead to low engagement or even trauma?In this episode, I share the 2 mistakes educators should avoid when deciding the...

"老師 Lead To Love" Podcast 開播6個月以來啟發我的6個想法和成長。FB 老師互助社: http://bit.ly/teachersleadtolovecommunity 6 lessons I learned as an educator-podcaster serving teachers for development & impactWhat I learned:1. Respond to the calling, take the next right step;2. I LOVE education, I CARE about educators;3. How wonderful is it to have a community of people with shared passion and vision;4. I'm always learning.  Patience and consistency.  "We usually overestimate what we could do in one day and...

參加抽獎詳情在最底下！*****老師們，你覺得訂立規矩困難嗎？你有信心現在自己課室裡的rules and routines有效提升學生的學習態度嗎？今集，我會分享我用來訂立課堂規矩的formula，簡單到不可置信卻非常powerful。我亦會拆解教不同年齡或年級的學生時需要調節的地方，和列舉我使用“獎勵”和“懲罰”的經驗。讓我們開始讓學校班房從混亂變得穩定、安全，並幫助學生培養積極的上課氣氛和良好的學習習慣。FB 老師互助社: http://bit.ly/teachersleadtolovecommunity EP30 - Need Better Classroom Rules & Routines? (II)-- My Formula for Effective Rules In ClassTeachers, I understand each of us desires to conduct lessons which deeply impact our students. Have you considered the role that effective...

參加抽獎詳情在最底下！*****老師們，你有為了讓課堂有秩序而set rules嗎？你覺得訂立規矩困難嗎？你現在的rules and routines有效提高課室裡的學習氣氛嗎？今集講 “課堂規矩”。我從學生時期一直對規矩又愛又恨, 感覺學校裡的規矩“無理”。成為了後，多了思考過為何要設立規矩——為了讓課堂從混亂變得穩定、安全？幫助學生培養積極的態度和良好學習習慣？FB 老師互助社: http://bit.ly/teachersleadtolovecommunity EP29 - Need Better Classroom Rules & Routines? (I)Teachers, I understand each of us desires to conduct lessons which deeply engage our students. Have you considered the role that effective classroom rules and routines could play in building a positive...

參加抽獎詳情在最底下！*****老師們，你每天上班累嗎？覺得分身不暇、疲於奔命嗎？你想不想在學校工作時有多點時間、生活更自由？今集，我會分享如何用3步啟動Time Tracking讓你做到時間管理。一步一步建立有效的工作系統，可以戰勝教育中常見的burn out之餘, 又可以爭取更多時間在學校或生活中做自己想做、覺得重要的事。FB 老師互助社: http://bit.ly/teachersleadtolovecommunity EP28 - Want More Time And Freedom? Teacher Time Management Strategies (II)-- 3 Steps to Start Time TrackingTeachers, are you tired? Overwhelmed and overworked? Do you yearn for more free time at work or in general more freedom in life?In this episode, I share how you could start...

參加抽獎詳情在最底下！*****老師們, 你想工作更有效率嗎？你聽過別人提議你要做好Time Management嗎？更重要的——如何開始實行時間管理呢？這集我會分享成功實踐 time management需要的3個前提, 讓你建立有效的工作系統，可以戰勝做教育的burn out之餘, 又可以爭取更多時間在學校或生活中做自己想做、覺得重要的事。FB 老師互助社: http://bit.ly/teachersleadtolovecommunityEP27 - Teacher Time Management Strategies (I)-- 3 Must-Have Mindsets For Effective Work At SchoolTeachers, do you want to be more efficient at work? Has anyone else suggested, "You should improve your time management"? More importantly, how do we start controlling our time...

老師們，我們自己要多思考和提醒自己做老師的意義才能保持對教育事業的動力和熱情，我甚至覺得持續成長比持續進修更重要。 延續上一集，今集我會分享"5條老師要持續問自己的問題"中最後3條問題：(3) 你的優勢/長處是什麼？(4) 你分別適合教育界的什麼“領域” (sector) 和“崗位” (role)? (5) 如果你人生是一個故事，那會是一個關於什麼的故事呢?覺得這些問題太抽象嗎？不用怕！我在今集當中也會分享我自己對這些問題的思考、心路歷程和目前的答案。 FB 老師互助社: http://bit.ly/teachersleadtolovecommunity EP26 - Struggling to Stay Motivated At Work? 5 Must-Ask Questions for Teachers (II) Teachers, do you feel like you are constantly growing in your professional career?  Do you desire to have more meaning in your work...

老師們，我們自己要多思考和提醒自己做老師的意義才能保持對教育事業的動力和熱情，我甚至覺得持續成長比持續進修更重要。 今集我會先分享"5條老師要持續問自己的問題"中的首2條：(1) 你的教育理念是什麼？(2) 你最關心的學生群體是什麼？(e.g. 小學/初中/高中、少數族裔、SEN、基層學生⋯⋯）覺得這些問題太抽象嗎？不用怕！我在今集當中也會分享我自己對這些問題的思考、心路歷程和目前的答案。 FB 老師互助社: http://bit.ly/teachersleadtolovecommunityEP25- Struggling to Stay Motivated At Work? 5 Must-Ask Questions for Teachers (I)Teachers, do you feel like you are constantly growing in your professional career?  Do you desire to have more meaning in your work and make a bigger impact in your...

老師們，你有試過興致勃勃想要教學生有趣又有益的知識，但到頭來發現原來學生完全不明白，甚至連基礎知識和技巧也還沒掌握到嗎？ 我們會延續上一集，繼續參考美國ULCA 教育研究所講師 Rebecca Alber 所撰寫的文章—— "6 Scaffolding Strategies to Use With Your Students"。讓你可以更自信帶領學生學習新的課題，同時增加課堂時與學生的互動。 FB 老師互助社: http://bit.ly/teachersleadtolovecommunity原文: https://www.edutopia.org/blog/scaffolding-lessons-six-strategies-rebecca-alber EP24 - “Why can't my students understand XXX?" —— Scaffolding Strategies (II) Teachers, did you ever have a brilliant lesson idea (thinking that it would be fun,...

每個新手老師總是會有“失手”的時候，我也不例外。今集，我們一起參考美國ULCA 教育研究所講師 Rebecca Alber 所撰寫的文章—— "6 Scaffolding Strategies to Use With Your Students"。我也會分享自己兩個面臨失敗的教案和扭轉局面的方法。 FB 老師互助社: http://bit.ly/teachersleadtolovecommunity原文: https://www.edutopia.org/blog/scaffolding-lessons-six-strategies-rebecca-alber EP23 - (Nearly) Failed Lesson Plans?!! —— Scaffolding Strategies (I) Teachers, did you ever feel excited about your innovative lesson plan but it ended up (nearly) failing?  Have you mastered the critical pedagogy...

你想生活過得充實、有意義嗎？小心，你可能正墮入陷阱、浪費你寶貴的青春。 今集，我會分享影響我最深遠的TED Talk之一：由臨床心理學家 Meg Jay主講的 “Why 30 is not the new 20”。我會介紹Meg Jay給年輕人的3個提議，並分享我親身經歷如何被這個TED Talk啟發，因而踏上youth development的行業、搬去蒙古成為NGO leader、及後回港加入教育前線當老師，而現在積極繼續朝著充滿意義的人生進發。 FB 老師互助社: http://bit.ly/teachersleadtolovecommunity EP 22 -香港年輕老師一定要聽的TED Talk | “Why 30 is not the new 20” by Meg Jay from A Young Hong Kong Education Professional's Perspective Do you desire a meaningful life?  Be aware!  You might fall into these traps and are...

老師們，你每天在學校裡的工作讓你覺得營營役役，甚至由心底裡感覺到累嗎？教育是一個遠大的事業，但你觀察身邊留下來的同行都是你欣賞或希望成為的嗎？你有沒有問過自己——我還要繼續當老師嗎？ 我們經常聽到別人提到 burnout，但是或許你正在經歷的是另一個更深層的困難——demoralization。 今集，我會介紹這個由教育學者和前老師Doris A. Santoro所研究的concept——demoralization。希望你明白你的無力感也許不是因為你“無能力”，而是因為你在對抗一個不完善又龐大的系統。同時，我也會分享學校領導和老師們(包括新手老師)可以如何應對demoralization的問題。 FB 老師互助社: http://bit.ly/teachersleadtolovecommunity EP 21 - Maybe You're Wrongly Diagnosed as "Burnout"?! Demoralization in Education Teachers,many of us feel the tiredness that makes us...