Teaching through the years with Carol

Send us Fan MailReady to be inspired by Carol, an extraordinary educator whose teaching journey began later in life but is rich with insights and passion? Carol, originally from Edinburgh but calls New Zealand home, shares her captivating story of transitioning from balancing role books by hand to navigating the digital transformation of classrooms. With a keen eye on the evolution of teaching, she offers a refreshing take on how old teaching methods often resurface with new names. Her candid advice for new educators is both practical and heartwarming: genuinely understanding young people, embracing mistakes as learning moments, and maintaining kindness with clear boundaries.Tune in to discover Carol’s creative teaching strategies that captivate students and foster a joyful learning environment. From using humour and song to engaging activities like the tennis ball game, she crafts lessons that are as effective as they are fun. Carol reflects on the past's individualised attention as a potential boon for today's educational challenges and stresses the crucial role of parental involvement and supportive relationships. As she reminisces about the shift from blackboards to digital tools, Carol provides valuable insights on balancing the embrace of technology with preserving essential skills like handwriting. Plus, her thoughts on achieving work-life balance as a teacher remind us of the importance of setting boundaries for sustainability and well-being. Don’t miss this enlightening conversation with Carol, a teacher whose wisdom spans decades and continents.Hosted by Debbie RossFind us on Instagram & Facebook: @nurturingeducatorsFor more information, guest recommendations, and sponsorship opportunities or to chat, please email: [email protected] or visit  www.nurturingeducators.co.nzThanks for listening!