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‘What I wish I knew then that I know now…’
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Transcript of ‘What I wish I knew then that I know now…’
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FIND SOMEONE WHO YOU CAN TALK TO:
• It could be someone in your department, a fellow
NQT or even someone at a different college!
• Discuss things that are going well / not so well…
• Don’t be afraid to ask for help / reassurance
• It’s healthy to let out frustrations and reflect on
strengths!
REFLECT:
We always tell students to do it but sometimes
there’s little time for a teacher to reflect on lessons
taught!
• Start up a blog
• Write a reflective journal
• Record your lessons and watch / listen to them back
• Student feedback – ‘exit slips’
DON’T BLAME YOURSELF:
• A student misbehaving, not completing homework
tasks, etc. isn’t always your fault.
• Don’t think that behavioural issues in class are
solely down to you
• Don’t let student’s see your nerves / stress!
ORGANISATION IS KEY:
• Don’t try to do too much – use your time well…
• Try to plan your lessons before the term starts:
You don’t want to spend all your free periods / time at home doing work!
• Plan for parents evening:
Give parents your student friendly SOW, make notes on attendance etc.
• Take nights off:
You have to stop working to allow some ‘you’ time…
Stress/Tiredness can have a negative impact on your teaching!
GET TO KNOW STAFF AND YOUR STUDENTS:• Make friends with the caretakers, cleaners, shop
assistants, etc. They see behind the scenes and really do know everything... most have been there for years!
• Get to know your students and track them so that you
can intervene and support when needed
• Give extension tasks for all so every learner has the ability to stretch and progress!
GET INVOLVED WITH COLLEGE LIFE:
• Join the staff social club (if you have one!)
• Make an impact - run your own enrichment
• Attend TeachMeets
• Go on college trips!
OBSERVATIONS:
Make space in your free periods to observe other
teachers / fellow NQT’s… it could be for just 30 mins!
• Observe lessons that aren’t in your area of teaching
• Get someone to informally observe you for feedback
• Pick something that you liked and try it out with your classes
• Don’t be afraid to experiment – test random things!
SET UP YOUR OWN PERSONAL NETWORK:
• Sharing / Receiving advice from other teachers online can help you develop your teaching practice!
ENJOY THE ‘BUZZ’ MOMENTS:
The best part of the job is when a student
understands what you have taught and excels in
their work…
• Save and enjoy these moments as the next lesson you can easily forget that ‘buzz’ when things aren’t going right!
KEY TIPS:
• Don’t feel obliged to conform – stick to who you are as a teacher… it’s why you got the job in the first place!
• Set yourself small targets to achieve throughout the year – you can’t change the world…
• Demand and expect support!
ANY QUESTIONS?