[jpshare] I regularly conduct three day courses at the University of NSW as part of their GERRIC program, specifically designed for gifted and talented students. As part of my preparation for these courses I did some further reading around giftedness in children. As an educator (and also as a parent of two young children), I [...]…

[jpshare] Working with someone who is lazy can be incredibly frustrating and challenging. A lazy colleague who doesn’t fulfil their responsibilities is hard to work with and their poor work ethic can influence the entire team as well as make it hard for others to fulfil their roles and responsibilities with excellence. The talkative coworker [...]…

[jpshare] Great teachers know how to rest. They know how to take a break. To take time for themselves. To self care. To rejuvenate. I’m not talking just about holidays (although they are super fun), I’m also talking about taking breaks throughout your day and your week. Taking 5 minutes to have a cuppa. Going [...]…

[jpshare] As a goal oriented, outcomes driven person, it’s sometimes hard for me to stop and rest. Yet this is exactly what we all need to do sometimes. You’ve probably heard it before, I know I have, but it is crucial to give your mind and body planned and regular rests. I know the importance [...]Av The Megan Dredge Podcast – Megan Dredge

[jpshare] It’s nearly the end of the school year and many teachers are counting down the days until it’s all over. It’s that time of year when perhaps you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed, a bit tired, and lacking in direction. Perhaps you might even be feeling that you’ve lost your passion for teaching. [...]…

[jpshare] Last week I went to a Gymnastics class for the first time in a long time. A really long time. The last time I walked on a beam, twirled around the uneven bars, or did a somersault or cartwheel was when I was in primary school. And I found myself back at Gymnastics, super [...]Av The Megan Dredge Podcast – Megan Dredge

[jpshare] Casual relief teachers are part of every school environment, and excellent casual teachers are hard to find. They are as rare as hen’s teeth... as the saying goes. Being a substitute or supply teacher is one of the most exciting journeys and can also be incredibly rewarding. Click to Listen Here are [...]…

[jpshare] How can you effectively work with this colleague so that everyone wins? (If you think you might be talking too much, read this.) Click to Listen Here’s 9 strategies for dealing with the office talker: Ask WHY Tell the truth Use ‘I’ statements. Reschedule Assign work Amplify the non-verbal Relocate Override them [...]…

[jpshare] We’ve all got at least one that we work with – the talkative coworker - the one who just never stops talking. They always seem to have something to say, usually in the most long and drawn out way, with every single detail explained unnecessarily. You know the one? Is it possible YOU could [...]…

[jpshare] I love humble people. Those who are confident in themselves, who believe in others, who know how to really listen, and who are teachable enough to be willing to learn new things. Have you ever met a truly humble person. Humility is attractive. It’s magnetic. There’s just something about the truly humble person. Click [...]…

[jpshare] Successful teachers understand the importance of being consistent in everything they do. Consistency is the ‘glue’ that holds everything together in our classrooms and with our students. Consistency is the secret to great classroom management, it gives every child the opportunity to succeed, and creates a supportive learning environment. …

[jpshare] Taking on a new leadership role is an admirable venture. Many teachers aspire to a leadership responsibility and look forward to a season of new beginnings. Learning to juggle your new leadership role can be exciting and rewarding, and can sometimes be challenging and overwhelming. Click to Listen Here are 8 strategies [...]…

[jpshare] This is the second in a two-part podcast series outlining what makes a teacher successful. In case you missed the first one you can check it out here. Success in teaching is not a destination, it’s a daily thing, a journey. Here are the second five strategies for: “How To Succeed In Teaching”: Click [...]…

[jpshare] I’m often asked what really helps a teacher to be successful. What is it that makes a teacher excel and succeed in teaching? Of course there are many answers to this question, and I cannot possibly write an exhaustive list. Nevertheless, over the next few weeks I will attempt to share with you what [...]…

[jpshare] So you’ve got a student who is causing disruption during your lesson. He/she is talking and beginning to distract others whilst you are trying to deliver an important series of instructions. Sounds all too familiar, doesn’t it?! What do you do? How do you handle this disruption? In my experience, most teachers escalate the [...]…

[jpshare] Well it’s that time of year again – report writing time! Yes, this can be quite a busy and overwhelming time for teachers. We are all looking forward to that feeling of having ‘finished’ our student reports – the drafts have all been checked and re-checked and checked again, the reports are printed and [...]…

[jpshare] Here are some practical strategies for reducing teacher stress this term and some tips for truly ‘enjoying the journey’ of teaching. Click to Listen Plan your day – take some time to think through your day and make a plan Try not to take things personally – relax and trust people’s motives [...]…

[jpshare] Teacher collaboration and meeting with colleagues for planning and program development is a regular part of most teachers’ days. Teachers are expected to collaboratively plan learning experiences and reflect on how successful they were. Some meetings really need spicing up and often teachers find planning meetings frustrating because it f…

[jpshare] Getting the most out of every day can be easily achieved by regularly taking a moment to reflect. Each day we have fresh opportunities to learn and grow and become a better person, a better teacher, a better communicator. Click to Listen Here are 8 questions you can ask to change your [...]…

[jpshare] We all want to get better at managing our classrooms. We are always looking for new ways to be more effective classroom managers. This is Part 2 of 65 classroom management tips, strategies and ideas (you can check out the first 35 in last week’s episode by clicking here). Click to Listen [...]…