Episode 82: How We Handle These Common tricky Situations in Teaching.

Teaching is full of tricky moments that no university course fully prepares you for.In this episode we unpack some of the most common difficult situations teachers face and how we personally try to handle them in real classrooms.We discuss:Students refusing to workConstant low-level disruptionDefiant behaviour and pushbackEmotional student blow-upsDifficult parent interactionsWhat to do when lessons completely fall apartManaging your emotions under pressureHolding boundaries without damaging relationshipsThe importance of calm consistencyThis is not about pretending to be perfect teachers. It’s an honest conversation about the realities of teaching, the mistakes we’ve made, and the strategies that have helped us survive and improve over time.If you’ve ever walked out of a lesson thinking, “What just happened?” — this episode is for you.Follow Coffee and Whiteboard Markers:📩 Substack Newsletter: https://coffeeandwhiteboardmarkers.substack.com▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CoffeeandWhiteboardMarkers📸 Instagram: @coffeeandwhiteboardmarkers📘 Facebook: Coffee and Whiteboard MarkersIf this episode resonated with you:⭐ Follow the podcast⭐ Leave a review⭐ Share this episode with another teacher who needs to hear it