Today, I'm diving into mastering your teaching style and why adopting an authoritative approach is my go-to recommendation. This is a replay of my most recent masterclass for new teachers.  

This episode is perfect for you if you're trying to balance developing positive relationships with students and effective boundary setting in your classroom.

In this episode, you'll will learn

• The different teaching styles, their advantages, and drawbacks, and why the authoritative approach could be the most beneficial for you.
• What some common myths about teaching styles and how to implement an authoritative approach in your classroom.
• How to hold space for student feelings while maintaining clear boundaries and expectations to create a respectful and supportive classroom environment.

I share my journey from a teacher's aide to an assistant principal, and why I started my business to support the development of emotionally intelligent educators.

Resources Mentioned:

• TGM - The Grade Guide Membership. If doors are closed, and this is something that interests you, DM me on Instagram. This is the last time TGM will be offered as a coaching mentorship and I want to make sure that you have the support you need in your teaching career.

Connect with Em

• Website: thegradguide.com.au
• Instagram: @em_gentle
• LinkedIn

In this episode, I'm talking about the challenges of perfectionism that many teachers and leaders face and strategies you can use to show up how you want to both at home and at school.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why aiming for perfection can be detrimental, not only to your professional life but also to your mental health.
• The importance of embracing imperfections and focusing on progress rather than perfection.
• Practical strategies to reduce the pressure of perfectionism in your role as a teacher or leader.
• How to embody self-compassion and set realistic goals to prevent burnout.

Listen in to learn how to balance high expectations with personal well-being, so that you can be the best educator you can be, without compromising your health.

I'm hosting a FREE masterclass on How To Craft Your Teaching Style & Adopt An Authoritative Approach.

The details: Monday, June 3, 2024 7:00 PM AEST Replays will be available but you must be registered to get access.

Learn more and sign up here!

 

Connect with Em

• Website: thegradguide.com.au
• Instagram: @em_gentle
• LinkedIn

Welcome back to Let's Get Schooled, beautiful people!

In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of mindset and how a simple shift can significantly impact your teaching and classroom dynamics. This discussion was inspired by a recent mentoring session where one of my grads experienced noticeable improvements in her teaching environment simply by changing her mindset.

Embracing a growth mindset allows you to view challenges as opportunities for growth. Instead of seeing children's behaviour as annoying or disruptive, understand it as a form of communication and approach it with curiosity rather than judgment.

The doors to TGGM, our Mentorship for new teachers and teachers in training, open for the last time this year on June 3rd. If you are not on the VIP list, jump on it HERE so you don't miss out on your opportunity to get a FREE month.   Download your JOURNAL PROMPTS here   Join our FREE masterclass for new teachers and teachers in training HERE. We will cover: crafting your teaching style and we will look at how you can adopt an authoritative approach (fair, kind and firm) in the classroom.     Connect with Em • Website: www.thegradguide.com.au • Instagram: @em_gentle • LinkedIn

In this episode, I'm speaking with my beautiful friend, Danica See from Little Bloom Consultancy.

Danica and I unpack the recent buzz and share our opinions around the potential implementation of a 'Behaviour Curriculum'.

Here's what we discuss:

• The media's sensationalism of a behaviour curriculum and its potential harm to effective education.
• The implications of a behaviour curriculum and what it really means for teachers and students.
• The importance of holistic child development and proactive teaching methods
• The need for a shift towards relationship-based approaches in education that challenge punitive disciplinary measures
• Strategies for effectively supporting children's emotional and behavioural development without resorting to outdated punitive measures.

There is so much noise around this at the moment. This is something I am so passionate about and it's such an important to talk about. So dive in, share it with your teacher friends because this conversation needs to happen.

We would both LOVE to hear how things have landed with this one so please reach out to us with your takeaways from this one!

Connect with Danica

• Website: littlebloomconsultancy.com.au/
• Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy

Connect with Em

• Website: thegradguide.com.au
• Instagram: @em_gentle
• LinkedIn

This episode revisits a masterclass on handling those small but disruptive behaviours in the classroom. Because the truth is, every classroom has low level behaviours and it is so important that we normalise this, and learn how to manage these effectively, without punishment or rewards based systems.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why rewards and consequences often fail to solve the real issues behind small disruptions.
• How to uncover and tackle the root causes of these behaviours.
• How simple solutions and adjusting your language, can make a huge difference in the classroom when dealing with these behaviours.

Tune in to refine your approach to classroom management and ensure you no longer get annnoyed at those small classroom disruptions.

Teaching strategies don't have to be complicated. Learn how to really simplify management low level behaviour and classroom disruptions.

The doors to TGGM open for the last time this year on June 3. If you are not on the VIP list, jump on it, so that you don't miss out on your opportunity to get a free month.

Want the whole masterclass? DM me here (@em_gentle)

Connect with Em

• Website: thegradguide.com.au
• Instagram: @em_gentle
• LinkedIn

Welcome back to another episode of Let's Get Schooled. In this episode, I give you three ways to significantly improve classroom engagement.

Have you ever wondered if you'd enjoy being a student in your own classroom? Effective teaching involves constant learning and adapting, and sometimes, it starts with asking ourselves tough questions to be the educators our students need us to be.

Incorporating just a few of the ideas in this episode will make a huge difference in the engagement from all the students in your classroom, especially with those who are currently disengaged. 

In this episode, you'll hear about

• The necessity of movement for students to self-regulate, helping them to focus better and actively participate in the classroom.
• How to include gamification in your classroom to increase engagement and motivation.
• The power of providing choice and autonomy to students, allowing students to feel empowered but not in control of the classroom dynamics.

Connect with Em

• Website: thegradguide.com.au
• Instagram: @em_gentle. DM me to grab the brain breaks resource!
• LinkedIn

Today I am giving you three ways to build a classroom community that encourages connection, safety, and growth.

This episode is full of practical steps that you can implement into your classroom right from the start of the school day.

Here's what you'll learn.

• How starting each day with a morning meeting can set a positive tone, clarify expectations and strengthen connections.
• What it looks like to include fun and engaging activities into the day to build a strong classroom community
• The importance of modelling a growth mindset to your students
• How to shift the focus from what students can't to, to celebrating what they excel at.
• Tools to help you identify and nurture each students unique strength so that you can build confidence and engagement in the classroom.

By embodying these principals, you can create an environment where students are supported.

I cannot wait for you to use these in your classroom.

Resources Mentioned

• Learn more about the 'Learning Pit'.
• Check out The VIA Character Strengths Survey

Connect with Em

• Website: thegradguide.com.au
• Instagram: @em_gentle
• LinkedIn

Hello, beautiful educators! In this episode, I am talking about the proactive strategies you can use to ensure your classroom is supportive and inclusive for all students. 

If you have students with ADHD, ADD, Autism, EAL/D, learning difficulties and/or trauma and are at a loss for how to manage and cater to all of these at once…this episode is for you!

You can absolutely support all your students in your classroom. 

In this episode, you'll learn

• How to implement proactive strategies for an inclusive classroom
• The 3 important aspects of an inclusive classroom
• How to build deep, meaningful relationships with students that goes past developing rapport.
• How to make sure your classroom is safe, and conducive to learning.
• Why it is important to practice self-regulation for yourself first

Holistic education is about prioritising the success and wellbeing of every child. Catering to all the students in your classroom is not as impossible as it seems. It is so important to build authentic relationships, ensure safety, and emotional regulation so that you can create a classroom where every child feels seen, heard, and valued.

Connect with Em

• Website: thegradguide.com.au
• Instagram: @em_gentle
• LinkedIn

In this episode, I chat with Jenny Cole all about educational leadership.

Jenny started her career as an Education Assistant and went on to become a teacher and finally a Principal for 12 years. She worked predominately in Education Support (special needs) with students with high support needs and challenging behaviours.

Despite loving working with kids and passionate about education, she became overwhelmed and burnt out. She now runs her own business designed to support teachers and leaders to develop the leadership skills to build high performing teams. She is a coach, consultant, recovering Principal and cheerleader who loves the community she has built through Positively Beaming.

When she is not working, she can be found scrolling Instagram and wrangling her very naughty puppy named Charlie. She is based in WA but works with and coaches educators across Australia

In This Episode, we discuss

• The challenges and realities of educational leadership, including the experiences that led Jenny to rethink her career.
• The importance of self-awareness, asking for help, and building confidence. 
• Practical advice for educators aspiring to leadership roles.
• The importance of nurturing educators and leaders, providing them with the tools and support to thrive in their roles.

Her insights into overcoming burnout, establishing boundaries, and fostering positive environments in schools are invaluable for anyone in the educational space.

Until next time!

Connect with Jenny:

Website: positivelybeaming.com.au

Facebook: Positively Beaming with Jenny Cole

Instagram: @positivelybeamingjenny

Linkedin: Jenny Cole

In this episode of Let's Get Schooled, Em dives into the barriers hindering effective teaching and leading in today's educational landscape. Join her as she explores the challenges educators face and offers insights into navigating these obstacles.

Em highlights the overwhelming workload many educators contend with due to schools taking on too many initiatives at once. She emphasises the importance of focusing on one initiative at a time to ensure proper implementation and effectiveness

Discussing the detrimental impact of large class sizes, Em shares a concerning example of a teacher managing 31 students without adequate support. She advocates for smaller class sizes and increased support staff to enable teachers to provide better individualised attention to students.

Em addresses the crucial role of mentoring and support in educators' professional development. She underscores the need for strong mentorship programs to help new teachers navigate the challenges of the profession effectively.

Thanks for tuning in to Let's Get Schooled! Don't forget to share this episode with your fellow educators and continue the conversation online. Stay tuned for more insightful discussions in future episodes.

Until next time, keep shining bright in the classroom!