[jpshare] This is the second in a two-part podcast series […]

This is the second in a two-part podcast series outlining what makes a teacher successful. In case you missed the first one you can check it out here. Success in teaching is not a destination, it’s a daily thing, a journey. Here are the second five strategies for: “How To Succeed In Teaching”: Click to ... [Read More]

[jpshare] I’m often asked what really helps a teacher to […]

I’m often asked what really helps a teacher to be successful. What is it that makes a teacher excel and succeed in teaching? Of course there are many answers to this question, and I cannot possibly write an exhaustive list. Nevertheless, over the next few weeks I will attempt to share with you what I ... [Read More]

[jpshare] So you’ve got a student who is causing disruption […]

So you’ve got a student who is causing disruption during your lesson. He/she is talking and beginning to distract others whilst you are trying to deliver an important series of instructions. Sounds all too familiar, doesn’t it?! What do you do? How do you handle this disruption? In my experience, most teachers escalate the situation ... [Read More]

Well it’s that time of year again – report writing time! Yes, this can be quite a busy and overwhelming time for teachers. We are all looking forward to that feeling of having ‘finished’ our student reports – the drafts have all been checked and re-checked and checked again, the reports are printed and signed, ... [Read More]

[jpshare] Here are some practical strategies for reducing teacher stress […]

Here are some practical strategies for reducing teacher stress this term and some tips for truly ‘enjoying the journey’ of teaching. Click to Listen Plan your day – take some time to think through your day and make a plan Try not to take things personally – relax and trust people’s motives Take a moment ... [Read More]

[jpshare] Teacher collaboration and meeting with colleagues for planning and […]

Teacher collaboration and meeting with colleagues for planning and program development is a regular part of most teachers’ days. Teachers are expected to collaboratively plan learning experiences and reflect on how successful they were. Some meetings really need spicing up and often teachers find planning meetings frustrating because it feels like time is wasted, however, ... [Read More]

[jpshare] Getting the most out of every day can be […]

Getting the most out of every day can be easily achieved by regularly taking a moment to reflect. Each day we have fresh opportunities to learn and grow and become a better person, a better teacher, a better communicator. Click to Listen Here are 8 questions you can ask to change your tomorrow. What was ... [Read More]

[jpshare] We all want to get better at managing our […]

We all want to get better at managing our classrooms. We are always looking for new ways to be more effective classroom managers. This is Part 2 of 65 classroom management tips, strategies and ideas (you can check out the first 35 in last week’s episode by clicking here). Click to Listen Whether you are ... [Read More]

Classroom management is a ‘hot topic’ for teachers and I’m often asked about it – so I decided to compile a list of tips, ideas and strategies that have worked for me over the years. As I began to write, I found that the list kept growing and growing… This is Part 1 – the ... [Read More]

Student motivation is crucial to student learning. Teachers have a significant role and responsibility in influencing the motivation levels of their students. Here’s 9 questions you can ask to identify what you need to do differently. Click to Listen 9 questions to ask: Am I genuinely enthusiastic about what I am teaching? Have I clearly ... [Read More]

Teaching can be a demanding and all consuming job. Often teachers can lack energy, motivation and focus. The ‘spring in our step’ sometimes slows to a walk, or even a long and hard ‘plod’. I have good news for you – there ARE ways to get that spring back into your step and boost your ... [Read More]

Most of us report to someone who is our leader, our oversight, our boss. Whether this is your principal, your team leader, or your department or district leader, the relationship you have with your boss is critical for your work success and career progress. (If you’re a new boss, here’s some helpful tips for you). ... [Read More]

The early years of teaching can be incredibly challenging for beginning teachers. Research indicates that an increasing amount of teachers are leaving the profession within the first 5 years. New teachers benefit from having a good mentor who help and encourage them in their teaching journey. Like Mentor, who carefully looked after Telmachus when his ... [Read More]

Workplace negativity can be overwhelming and working with a negative person can sometimes seem impossible. Some colleagues really need to put the spring back in their step. A negative and critical colleague can suck the life and energy out of everyone around them and this is especially difficult if you have to work directly with ... [Read More]

I am often asked by teachers for advice on classroom management. We are always looking for ways to more effectively manage our classrooms. We want to know how to deal with challenging behaviour and we want to help our students to be on-task and increasingly focused during our lessons. Click to Listen Here are my ... [Read More]

Getting along with parents is a skill we must learn to be effective teachers. Communicating with parents and working with them is always going to be a part of what we do as teachers. Here’s 4 ways you can connect with parents and build a positive relationship with them, even the difficult ones. Great teachers ... [Read More]

A new year is upon us. I love the energy we experience around the start of a new year. An opportunity to start afresh. An opportunity to plan to make it your best year ever. Another 365 days to get the most out of. The new year gives you a clean slate to leave the ... [Read More]