Teaching isn't for the faint-hearted, and when it comes to supply teachers, they work at a whole new level. Like superheroes, supply teachers have to be ready for anything at any time: from changes in schedule to managing challenging students, all while teaching in an unfamiliar environment. Despite ...
Archives for January 2023
4 Steps to Create a Student-led Classroom
We have all heard of student-led learning from an inspiring Ted talk, a PD session, or a colleague. Just like a motivational talk, when you hear about it, you think: yeah, great, I'm gonna make some changes! But a week later, that thought disappeared under a pile of to-do ...
Do MFL teachers need ChatGPT?
Since ChatGPT has entered the stage, teachers are abuzz: should the text-based AI be embraced or feared? Banning something is often counterproductive, so we must look for ways to incorporate it into our teaching; this should be done at a department level. Because languages evolve ...
6 reasons to teach in another country
So you are considering teaching abroad but want to be convinced that it is the right decision? You have come to the right place. As someone who has taught in England, Turkey, North Cyprus, and Sweden, I can assure you that the benefits of this journey outweigh any potential ...
How To Become The Teacher You Wish You Had
Have you ever asked your students what their ideal teacher would be like? The answers are always similar from primary school to college: fairly strict, caring, challenging, and fun. The recipe is simple, right? Then why aren't you the teacher they wish they had yet? Because their recipe ...
