DESCRIPTION Join Tem and special guest Tom Hopkins-Burke from Teachers Talk Radio in this enlightening episode, as they delve into the pressing issues facing education today. In this insightful discussion, Tem and Tom Hopkins-Burke don't just highlight challenges, they provide tangible solutions to enhance the educational journey for both teachers and students. Gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of teaching, behaviour changes in schools, and actionable strategies to empower every student. KEY TAKEAWAYS: What needs to change to improve our education system.How behaviour has become worse in schools.Teachers are loco parentis. Students spend a lot of time with teachers and look up to teachers as their role models.Increase in supply teachers and increase in costs due to agencies being expensive.Meeting the needs of all of our students through adaptive teaching (not the typical idea of differentiation where you prepare multiple resources for different students).How can we include things quickly into our lessons to support the needs of all of our students.How we can build organic, positive relationships with students.How undermining other teachers can have an impact on the culture in schools.BEST MOMENTS: "The teaching profession is built on unpaid overtime" "The public impression of teachers has improved" "The kids look up to you....the kids don't have many role models in their lives" "School is now seen as optional" "There has been a break down of manners" "High level of staff absence and the inability to recruit staff" "It's about thinking smarter" "Let those relationships build organically" "It is important to challenge students in a way that doesn't alienate them" VALUABLE RESOURCES: Teachers Talk Radio Mastering teaching EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT: Building Bridges, Not Walls: Engaging The Disengaged Learners How To Survive Your First Year Of Teaching ABOUT THE HOST: Since embarking on her teaching journey in 2009, Tem has been on a mission to empower students to reach their fullest potential. Specialising as a Secondary Physical Education Teacher, Tem also has experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN) as a class teacher in an SEN provision. With an unwavering commitment to helping students become the best versions of themselves, Tem believes in the power of education to shape not just academic prowess, but character and resilience. Having mentored numerous teachers throughout her career, she is not only shaping young minds but also nurturing the growth of those who guide them. CONNECT & CONTACT:  Email: [email protected] Linktree: https://linktr.ee/temsteachingtips Instagram: instagram.com/temsteachingtips Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.