Parent information sessions are often the first point of contact between parents and teachers. They present a unique opportunity for teachers to showcase their own strengths and those of the school. Maximising this opportunity can improve the quality of communication and cooperation between parents and school staff. This can set us up for success throughout…
Relationships Are Important in Behaviour Management
I’ve often heard the statement ‘students don’t learn from people they don’t like!’ In ‘Kids These Days’, author and psychologist Jody Carrington says, “Kids won’t learn from people who they think don’t like them.” This statement resonates with me and is consistent with behaviour management guru Bill Rogers’ position that the best teachers are warm-demanding….
4 Key Components of Effective Teams
Working in schools is almost always crazy busy. There is always a lot to be done and it never seems like there is enough time to do it. It is essential that we use the time we have available effectively and efficiently. Increasing our focus and reducing our distractions is one of the keys to…
Get More Done with the Pomodoro Technique
Working in schools is almost always crazy busy. There is always a lot to be done and it never seems like there is enough time to do it. It is essential that we use the time we have available effectively and efficiently. Increasing our focus and reducing our distractions is one of the keys to…
Make Them Laugh
Modern life is exhausting, stressful and the pursuit of happiness plagues our thoughts, making us exhausted and unhappy. How can we rise above all the obstacles and create a pathway to happiness? Make them Laugh!! Be an inspiration to others to feel good in the present moment. I have found the answer to my pursuit…
How to Rewire Your Brain (part 2)
Resetting Your Brain’s Default Neural Network from Retreat to IGNITE! In part 1 we examined how neuroplasticity rewires your brain to survival mode. Since a repeated pattern of effort-failure set up the brain’s survival response to withhold effort, you’ll need to strengthen the pattern of effort toward goals can result in success. Your reconstruction comes…
How to Rewire Your Brain (part 1)
The end of the school year provides an opportunity to implement strategies to prevent or reduce burnout. It is not until we are away from a high-stress situation for a while that the brain can move out of reactive survival mode and into a relaxed state where it can ponder the big picture. The intervention…
Could Thinking Like A Monk Help?
For staff in schools it can be difficult to switch off. We often think about our work, our students, our frustrating colleagues and unrealistic parents. This can keep us awake at night or hijack our thoughts during the weekend or even the holidays. This happens for many reasons. Technology allows us to be more connected…
Optimism is Not Just About Being Positive
Positive thinking doesn’t mean that you keep your head in the sand and ignore life’s less pleasant situations. Positive thinking just means that you approach unpleasantness in a more positive and productive way. You think the best is going to happen, not the worst. Positive thinking often starts with self-talk. Self-talk is the endless stream…
Inspiring Quotes for World Teachers’ Day 2022
Inspired by Maya Angelou One of the key factors in achieving a high level of job satisfaction is to do work that is important. The work of all staff in schools is important. We have the opportunity to change lives, every single day. In recognition of the vital work that staff in schools undertake, I have…
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