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Episode 299: In this episode, I’m joined by Baasit Siddiqui for a conversation about reflection, mistakes and the human side of teaching.
As the academic year draws to a close, many teachers will naturally begin looking back on what went well, what felt difficult, and what they might want to change next year. But reflection is not always the neat, professional process it is sometimes made out to be. It can be messy, emotional and, if we are not careful, overly critical.
We discuss why reflection should begin with what went well, how teachers can learn from mistakes without becoming consumed by them, the importance of documenting our thinking, and why school cultures need to make it safe for teachers to ask for help.
We also explore the importance of compromise, communication and humility, both in classrooms and in the wider profession.
Whether you are ending the year exhausted, proud, uncertain or all three, this conversation is a useful reminder to stop, take stock and recognise the work you have done.
By Kieran Mackle5
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Learn more about The Story of Maths - www.alta-education.com/tsom-overview and https://www.acel.pro
Episode 299: In this episode, I’m joined by Baasit Siddiqui for a conversation about reflection, mistakes and the human side of teaching.
As the academic year draws to a close, many teachers will naturally begin looking back on what went well, what felt difficult, and what they might want to change next year. But reflection is not always the neat, professional process it is sometimes made out to be. It can be messy, emotional and, if we are not careful, overly critical.
We discuss why reflection should begin with what went well, how teachers can learn from mistakes without becoming consumed by them, the importance of documenting our thinking, and why school cultures need to make it safe for teachers to ask for help.
We also explore the importance of compromise, communication and humility, both in classrooms and in the wider profession.
Whether you are ending the year exhausted, proud, uncertain or all three, this conversation is a useful reminder to stop, take stock and recognise the work you have done.

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