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In this episode, I unpack some of the reasons as to why I don't use rewards or consequences in the classroom. 

I'm talking behaviour charts, crosses on the board, marble jars, raffle tickets, and time in at recess. These strategies work to stamp out behaviour right then and there but they don't help support the child. So you will more than likely keep seeing these behaviours reappear unless you get to the bottom of them!

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Today I am joined by the beautiful Kirby, an upper primary teacher who is also a mother to gorgeous twin girls. 

We chat about:

• Kirby's background in education
• Navigating a full-time position in education with young kids
• How to unload your emotional backpack as a mother and a teacher
• Routines and how to stay organised
• Exercise and carving out time for yourself
• Setting personal and professional boundaries
• Tips for New Teachers on how they can manage teaching and parenting

Find Kirby on Instagram @lessons2learn_aus

Find Em on Instagram @thegradguide_

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There's so much more to classroom management than student behaviour. Managing the classroom so it flows like a well oiled machine requires us to look at ourselves, our environment and our student's behaviour. Today is a short episode explaining some of the reasons why I like to teach educators about the power of classroom management. 

 

Today I chat about:

• Why I don't teach behaviour management
• The low down on rewards and consequences and why I don't use them
• How our belief systems, the way we were parented and society impacts the way we see behaviour
• Why we need to get to the root cause of behaviour

 

My first solo episode. Learn a little bit more about me and how The Grad Guide came about.

The Grad Guide is here to help create a new generation of emotionally intelligent teachers who are here to change schools from the inside out.

www.thegradguide.com.au

 

 

Miss Williams is an Australian primary school teacher who uses her Instagram platform to share her experiences and knowledge of what has worked in the classroom for her so far. This is her third year teaching full-time in a Year 4 classroom. 

We chat about:

• Her journey into teaching
• How her Instagram grew quite quickly
• The pressures of sharing on social media
• Her experiences in the classroom so far 
• What she loves and what she has found to be challenging
• Her top tips for new teachers

Find Miss Williams on Instagram @_miss_williams_

Find Em @thegradguide_

www.thegradguide.com.au

 

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NEW TEACHER FEATURE with Brooke 

Brooke is currently in her first year of teaching. She is in a full time secondary position in a rural setting in Victoria. 

 

We chat about:

 

- A bit of background on Brooke

- Building relationships with teenagers

- Managing mum life/teacher life

- Brooke's career change- Why she went into teaching

- What Brooke has loved most about teaching so far

- The challenges Brooke has faced in her first year

- Advocating for yourself as a new teacher

- Why Brooke joined TGGM and what she's loving about it

- Brooke's top 3 tips for new teachers

 

 

You can find Brooke on Instagram HERE

 

You can find Em on Instagram HERE

 

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Alice Vigors is a dedicated and passionate Assistant Principal Curriculum and Instruction, who uses her creativity, innovation and dedication to inspire others and build their capacity to make a positive difference to the education of all students. She has been a teacher and leader for more than 13 years, working in both the NSW Public and Catholic education systems. She is the author of the Thinking Classroom and co-host of the Teacher Takeaway podcast.

• Alice's journey into Education
• Alice's book 'The Thinking Classroom'
• What is critical and creative thinking and how do we facilitate this in the classroom?
• Using 'Thinking Routines'
• How can we use inquiry in our classroom if our school doesn't follow an 'inquiry' model
• Misconceptions about inquiry
• It doesn't have to be either/or
• Where does feedback sit within the inquiry cycle?
• Where to go to learn more about the inquiry process.
• New tips for Teachers

Find Alice here: 

https://thinkingpathwayz.weebly.com/

Instagram: @thingpathways

 

Find Em here:

https://thegradguide.com.au

Instagram: @thegradguide_

Amy is the founder of The Wellness Strategy, a published author, speaker, facilitator, and coach, and a leader in improving workplace culture and wellbeing in schools and organisations. As a past teacher and school leader, Amy is determined to change the way we view wellbeing to support our everyday and workplace needs. With a background in teaching and leadership and having studied human behaviour and positive psychology, Amy brings to the wellbeing space a fresh approach to what can be a sensitive topic. 

Em and Amy chat about:

• What it means to live in alignment with your values and when we don't how it impacts us
• Teacher wellbeing isn't one person's job
• Are we doing too much in schools?
• How we can take ownership and control of our wellbeing when we're in toxic environments
• Subjective wellbeing/Psychological wellbeing 
• Change is hard and our leaders are doing the best they can with what they know
• Old narratives- Don't reach out for support until you're flat on your face!
• Prevention is better than cure

You can follow Amy @_thewellnessstrategy or connect with her via her website https://www.thewellnessstrategy.com.au/

You can find Em on Instagram @thegradguide_ or via her website www.thegradguide.com.au

 

Aaron Johnston is an Assistant Principal from Central Coast, NSW. He graduated from Avondale College in 2008 with a Bachelor Education (Primary) Honours degree. Aaron has been in school leadership since 2015 and has taught all ages K-6. He has also worked in a variety of roles within schools including classroom teacher, wellbeing officer, and Learning & Support Teacher. He is passionate about providing students with rich and engaging learning experiences across all subject areas with a passion for wellbeing and curriculum. 

Aaron hosts the Teacher Takeaway Podcast along with three other incredible educators. Their aim is to inspire, encourage and equip educators with practical examples of quality practice and teach them how to embed the latest educational research into their classroom practice.

 

Em and Aaron chat about:

• How Aaron got into education

• Aaron's current role

• How new teachers can approach leadership when they have a problem

• What to do when you're a new teacher and you're not feeling heard

• How/when to involve leadership in situations with parents and students

• How to move towards a leadership position

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You can follow Aaron's teaching journey via his Instagram account @mr.j.learning.space

You can find Em on Instagram @thegradguide_ or at TGG's website www.thegradguide.com.au

Welcome to the new series- New Teacher Feature!! I will be chatting with teachers from all over Australia about their experiences as new graduates.

Today we unpack:

• Karina's favourite teacher
• Why Karina became a teacher
• Karina's experience with mentor teachers whilst on Prac
• Karina's experience with relief teaching
• Her favourite thing about having her own class
• Did Uni prepare you for teaching?
• The most challenging thing so far as a teacher
• What Karina's loving about TGGM

Enjoy listening to Karina's experiences in education so far.

If you'd like to connect, you can find me here:

Website: www.thegradguide.com.au

Instagram: @thegradguide_

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LinkedIn: Emma Gentle