Posts tagged strengths
Teachers supporting teachers: Series 2, Episode 4 - Report writing and strengths
Teachers supporting teachers: Series 2, Episode 4 - Report writing and strengths

Assessment and reporting are a key aspect to the role of a teacher. Writing school reports is a is an integral part of this but it is something that is often, well to be honest, discussed in a way that frames the task as negative, something extra that has to be done and is often completed at the last minute and on weekends. This rhetoric diminishes the importance of report writing and the purpose which is to celebrate and contribute to the growth of each learner. In this episode we welcome back Leesa Downes, a teacher and early childhood expert who talks about assessment and reporting from a learning community perspective. She focuses on the why and how of utilising a strengths-based approach to report writing.

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PodcastNarelle Lemonstrengths, pre-service teachers, Teachers supporting teachers, teachers, podcast, report writing, assessment, strengths-based approach, communityComment
Teachers supporting teachers: Series 2, Episode 3 - Wellbeing Literacy and teachers
Teachers supporting teachers: Series 2, Episode 3 - Wellbeing Literacy and teachers

In this episode I talk with Lisa Baker, an early childhood educator, coach and all time inspiring colleague who has a wealth of knowledge and experience in education and positive psychology. We focus on wellbeing literacy and unpack what this is, why it is important and what it can look like in the classroom. Lisa shares loads of top tips and strategies to help us explore this topic and connect with what is possible.

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PodcastNarelle Lemonwellbeing, wellbeing literacy, intention, strengths, teacher, teacher health, teachers, Teachers supporting teachers, teacher resilience, initial teacher education, pre-service teacher health, pre-service teachers, language, early yearsComment