Beyond Survival: The New Teacher Podcast

Cheat Codes for New Teachers

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Feb 21, 2025
Kirsten Colquhoun, an education consultant and author with nearly two decades of experience, shares invaluable insights for early career teachers. She discusses the toughest challenges novice educators face, like classroom management and lesson planning. Kirsten emphasizes the significance of building strong support networks, fostering relationships with students, and meeting pastoral responsibilities. She advises on creating effective routines and adapting teaching approaches to enhance student engagement and well-being.
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ANECDOTE

Open-Plan Classroom Woes

  • Colin McGill recalls struggling to focus in an open-plan classroom as a child.
  • He was sent to a higher grade because he was more interested in their activities.
INSIGHT

Challenges for New Teachers

  • New teachers face the challenge of adapting to diverse student needs and mastering a potentially unfamiliar curriculum.
  • Subject knowledge gaps are normal, and it's important to address them.
ADVICE

Lesson Planning Advice

  • Don't reinvent the wheel; use existing resources like textbooks.
  • These resources are well-designed and create equity across the curriculum.
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