In our second episode we talk to the amazing author and teacher Stuart Spendlow about the highs and lows of teaching and find out what positivity and energy in the right doses can do for you! We learn that Tom has hit his 30 year mile stone with a surprise birthday bash and discover Luca’sContinue reading “Series 2. Episode 2. We reach our 30 top tips!”
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Series 2 Podcast
It’s a new year with a new series of the #TeacherTLC podcast! In this series we will talk to authors and keynote speakers who focus on teacher motivation and enjoyment. We’re all about passion and excitement… We talk to educators with a HIGH job satisfaction and ask ‘why?’ Each episode we’ll add to our teacherContinue reading “Series 2 Podcast”
Episode 8 – Finding your Mojo
The word “mojo” derives from the Fula African language and relates to magic and spells to generate luck and power. How much luck have you had so far? Maybe it’s about making your own luck… Moco’o’ or ‘mojo’ means ‘medicine man’. In this episode we talk to the modern-day ‘medicine woman’- Hannah Boydon. With an impressiveContinue reading “Episode 8 – Finding your Mojo”
Episode 7 – Jelly and ice cream
The nurse will bring your desert in now… All you need to do is enjoy some comfort food. Get somewhere nice to sit down and take in some wonderful top tips to reduce your workload in the classroom and thrive in urban inner city schools with our lawyer turned teacher Arron Jelley. #19 Don’t beContinue reading “Episode 7 – Jelly and ice cream”
Episode 6 – The immune booster
Get yourself out of your comfort zone. We look from the top of education and the first step on the path to a career in teaching with an ITE university lecturer. Listen to the vision and drive behind Mat Pullen’s take on education and school culture. #16 Get to know your students. Relationships with yourContinue reading “Episode 6 – The immune booster”
Episode 3 – Avoid the mood hoovers
This educator has a great story to tell about his route into teaching and some brilliant top tips to help you survive and thrive in your school- Jacob Woolcock. Jacob’s top tips for the 1st aid kit: #7 Try not to get into a routine- try and keep things exciting and fresh! You need aContinue reading “Episode 3 – Avoid the mood hoovers”
Episode 4 – Open your door- let the fresh air in
We talk about being ‘brave’, consider the ‘why’ and asking for forgiveness after! #10 Get involved- the more people you know in school the more you will enjoy work more. Get to know everyone- from the caretaker to the school office staff. #11 Realise you don’t need to be an expert in everything. The pupilsContinue reading “Episode 4 – Open your door- let the fresh air in”
Episode 2 – The Dr says ‘run it off!’
We talk to a man who has an impeccable immune system with 100% job satisfaction. With over 14 years experience we talk to Marc Faulder about his story and add three more vitamins into our medicine cabinet. Marc’s vitamins include: #4 Meet other people- find people who are the same as you. Find free courseContinue reading “Episode 2 – The Dr says ‘run it off!’”
Episode 1 – The best medicine is laughter
Tom and Luca open the first episode open the series with an honest look at the teaching profession from the comforts of the beer garden. Enjoy! Luca kick starts our journey back to full health with his top three vitamins for the first aid kit… #1 Remember you are in a room full of comediansContinue reading “Episode 1 – The best medicine is laughter”
What is Streaming for Reading?
If Quick, simple and effective. Questioning follows a simple and easy to follow format using RIC- Retrieve (highlight what you can see), Infer (read between the lines) and Choice (how does the author/singer’s choice of tone and music affect the content and message?). Simply print out the lyric sheet and pop the questions onContinue reading “What is Streaming for Reading?”
Primary Creative Curriculum 