The Easiest Mistakes We Make As Teachers

Every teacher makes mistakes, even the best ones. But there are some mistakes that are easier to make than others, especially for newer teachers. Tune in with Tem to find out what they are and how you can avoid making them.

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• Not being clear about expectations. Set and refine these throughout the year. Reinforce them every lesson. 
• Being inconsistent with discipline. Be fair with your approach so as to maintain positive relationships with students and parents/guardians. 
• Not getting to know your students.
• Not differentiating instruction. Adaptive teaching only works if we scaffold for our students allowing them to access the content with ease. 
• Not planning ahead
• Overcomplicating a lesson. Keep It Simple. 
• Not being prepared for what could happen. 

BEST MOMENTS:

"We just want an easy life, so we let the students get away with things"

"They will notice when you aren't fair and consistent and will use that against you"

"You'll lose track of what you are doing and they won't have a clue what you are talking about"

"KISS....Keep It Simple Stupid"

"Everything was planned on the computer, lesson started, and the internet went out"

"There's no point flogging a dead horse"

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ABOUT THE HOST:

Since embarking on her teaching journey in 2009, Tem has been on a mission to empower students to reach their fullest potential. Specialising in Secondary Physical Education, Tem also has experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN) as a class teacher in an SEN provision. With an unwavering commitment to helping students become the best versions of themselves, Tem believes in the power of education to shape not just academic prowess, but character and resilience. Having mentored numerous teachers throughout her career, she is not only shaping young minds but also nurturing the growth of those who guide them.

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