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Tag: Insights from Teaching Series

  • Reflecting on Your Teaching Practice

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    Growth and Critical Thinking – Using Feedback and Critical Reflection to Refine Your Teaching Approach Welcome to my tenth and final instalment of my ‘Insights from Teaching’ series. Let’s delve into the importance of reflecting on your teaching practice. Reflection is a powerful tool for professional growth and critical thinking. By using feedback and engaging…

  • Self-Care for Teachers: Avoiding Burnout and Staying Motivated

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    Prioritising Your Mental Health While Balancing High Expectations This is the ninth post in the ‘Insights from Teaching’ Series. I’m no self-care expert—far from it. Like many teachers, I’ve struggled with work-life balance. During my teaching career, I was juggling full-time work and full-time study, and to be honest, it was exhausting. Finding time for…

  • Supporting Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students Thrive

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    This is the ninth post in the ‘Insights from Teaching’ Series In today’s multicultural society, supporting culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) students is more crucial than ever. As a first-generation migrant who grew up in Melbourne’s outer East, I remember how predominantly white my school was. When I first learned about the techniques I’m sharing…

  • Creating Inclusive Classrooms: Safe Schools and LGBTQIA+ Support

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    Addressing Discrimination, Promoting Respect, and Making Every Student Feel Valued This is the eighth post in the ‘Insights from Teaching’ Series. Today, we focus on creating inclusive classrooms that support Safe Schools and LGBTQIA+ students. Addressing discrimination, promoting respect, and ensuring every student feels valued are essential steps in fostering a positive and inclusive learning…

  • The Power of Strength-Based Teaching

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    Identifying Student Strengths and Fostering Resilience This is the seventh post in the ‘Insights from Teaching’ Series Strength-based teaching is an educational approach that emphasises the identification and development of students’ strengths rather than focusing solely on their weaknesses. This method encourages students to build on their existing capabilities, fostering a sense of competence and…

  • Helping Students Self-Regulate & Be Ready to Learn

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    This is the fifth post in the ‘Insights from Teaching’ Series Helping students develop self-regulation skills is essential for creating a calm, focused, and supportive classroom environment. When students struggle to manage their emotions and behaviour, they may disengage, act out, or find it difficult to concentrate. As educators, we can guide them by introducing…

  • Understanding Trauma-Informed Teaching: Strategies for Inclusive and Supportive Classrooms

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    Recognising trauma’s impact on learning and applying inclusive, supportive strategies. This is the sixth post in the ‘Insights from Teaching’ Series Let’s delve into a crucial aspect of modern education: trauma-informed teaching. Understanding how trauma affects learning and implementing supportive strategies can significantly enhance the educational experience for all students, particularly those who have faced adverse experiences. Trauma-informed teaching is an approach that…