Archive for the ‘Education’ Category
Student teacher: Learning to teach is harder than doing three PhDs
Our student teacher slogging her way towards the end of the year. It’s all been worth while, though. Especially now she has her very own nickname.
NQT: Facing results and predicting the final outcome
He’s coming towards the end of his induction year and has bravely shared the outcomes of his work so far. He illuminates the vulnerability that many teachers feel during exam season. He has also had to consider the impact of potential career progression upon his current teaching workload.
Early career teacher: Let us not forget why we are here
Exams are looming and the pressure is on. Faris has been working hard for the children in his school and receiving excellent results. So why is he frustrated? Despite the challenges, he is still finding ways to enthuse his class and make himself laugh, too.
Student teacher: Watching time fly and remaining bouncy
Our student blogger is over half way through the year. She has started a new school placement and has even found time to interview for jobs… now she has a few pearls of wisdom which are well worth taking note of.
NQT: First term complete as a ‘proper’ teacher
He’s slogged through observations and demanding lessons, but our NQT blogger still keeps a ‘sacred Saturday’.









