by @Notanarticle | Sep 20, 2020 | My TeachFirst Journey, Teaching General
1. Routines are super important. The world is an uncertain place. Your classroom however, is predictable and safe. Routines are essential for your class. They not only save time, but they enable students to consistently understand what to do. This means they spend...
by @Notanarticle | Sep 12, 2020 | My TeachFirst Journey
It is good to be back writing my weekly blog! I hope you’ve had a great summer and if you’re teaching you’re feeling confident and prepared for the term ahead. This week I have been in school since Tuesday having information poured into my brain. We...
by @Notanarticle | Jul 26, 2020 | My TeachFirst Journey
A mere five weeks ago I embarked on my Teach First Summer Institute journey. I was plunged into a whirlwind of information, pedagogy and teaching techniques.Now, I emerge out the other side feeling slightly more prepared, a little more confident and wholly excited for...
by @Notanarticle | Jul 23, 2020 | My TeachFirst Journey
Week Four Summary Do you ever find yourself at the beginning of a course or event, both nervous and excited? You’ve just started and the end is nowhere in sight? Four weeks ago, that’s exactly where I was. Today, however, I find myself past the highest...
by @Notanarticle | Jul 11, 2020 | My TeachFirst Journey
Time is absolutely flying by. I can’t believe that I’m already half way through Summer Institute. When you’re on the brink of a five week training stint, it almost looms before you like the mouth of a dark cave. But as soon as you’ve taken the...
by @Notanarticle | Jul 4, 2020 | My TeachFirst Journey
Another week has flown by. Comparatively to Week 1, Week 2 has been far more relaxed; I actually felt like I had a little breathing room. Instead of three intense days combined with online learning. We were met with two, three hour seminars and two self directed...
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