Welcome to episode 3 where Dr Michelle Tichy joins Narelle once again and we talk through self-care non-negotiables when overwhelmed or exhausted.
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Welcome to this first Summer Series episode. We have a new logo and a new mini format to celebrate. In episode 1 we talk about finishing studies in a pandemic and we discuss the place of gratitude and appreciation, while also exploring the concept of ‘going with the flow’. Enjoy this episode.
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Welcome back to Jodie Cooper a coach and wellbeing educator who joins us this episode with a focus on motivation and willpower. Throughout the episode we unpack the science and connect with some explicit strategies you can put in place right now as you navigate heavily workloads, high expectations, and personal and professional growth.
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Welcome to this episode where Siobhan O’Brien joins this series and unpacks for us how literacy can be an avenue to discuss our wellbeing. We talk about literacy in this episode in relation to working with young children, with parents, and in the classroom. One of the highlights of this episode is a discussion about the place of literacy & reading in the home.
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In this episode I talk with Tina Hascher, a Professor of Education Science at the University of Bern in Switzerland. We talk about her latest research in wellbeing and why is it important for future teachers and teachers to care about wellbeing. Throughout the episode we raise the importance of caring about wellbeing coming from both sides - teachers and students.
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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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Welcome to series 2, episode 1 of Teachers Supporting Teachers. In this episode Professor Caroline Mansfield joins me. I am so excited to introduce you to Caroline as she introduces us to her journey of being an educator. I was first introduced to Caroline a few years ago and have been a huge fan of her work and approach to teacher resilience ever since. In this episode we talk about the BRITE modules which stands for Building Resilience in Teacher Education. This project focuses on embedding resilience skills and strategies in teacher education programs and developing contextually responsive curriculum and resources.
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Say hello to Wendy Goff, an academic who has been supporting pre-service teachers and mentor teachers undertake professional experience in the remote and flexible mode during COVID-19. Wendy shares her insights into the experience and offers a wealth of tips about wellbeing, the place of relationships, and just how resilient and ambitious the profession has been during this dynamic time.
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We welcome back Thana and Emma to Teachers Supporting Teachers Podcast from Episode 8 who we now speak to at the end of week three of a four week block of professional experience during COVID-19 flexible and remote learning. We discuss insights into the reality of this time for the profession of education who have been required to be dynamic and flexible.
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Say hello to Leesa Downes, she is a teacher heavily influenced by Reggio Emilia, and currently working in an International Baccalaureate school that is delivering Primary Years Program (PYP) in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Leesa is currently teaching prep, or the foundation year level, and working with inquiry learning and a strengths-based approach influenced by positive psychology. In this podcast we talk COVID-19 as an opportunity for change, wellbeing as a teacher, and tips and tricks for pre-service teachers applying for jobs and undertaking an interview.
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