Why We Hate The Word Teacher

Send us Fan Mail Ok, so hate is a strong word, but in this episode we talk about the connotations the word Teacher has in our minds, why we prefer other terms and what they are. We talk about: Our favourite mentors How the term mentor is more informal and relational in nature. A mentor acts as an advisor, sharing knowledge based on their lived experience. There’s more sharing between, as mentors strive to help their mentees grow into peers. How mentors learn alongside their students How there is a mutual respect of each other How this dynamic leads to shared responsibility and looking out for each other How this dynamic is what creates the village that raises a child Meeting the child where they are at Quotes: “These are the moments that shape a student. We don’t remember classrooms - we remember people and the way they made us feel. " "Every mentor has the ability to leave a legacy with the children in your community. Authentic connection is the key.” Free Resources: If you’re a regular around here at Raising Wildlings then you’ll know that we are all about taking the road less traveled but… sometimes you also need a map to know where you’re going! So, if you’re someone who works with children, believe us when we say that starting your own Nature Play Business will lead you to some of your GREATEST teaching moments. But to get to those moments, you’ll need to pull up your bootstraps and get to work. So let us guide you on those first important steps on your journey! Join our FREE 4 Day Challenge to start your own wildly successful Nature Play Business! And let’s get you on your way to where you want to go! Head to www.wildlingsforestschool.com/wild-business to register! Welcome back to Raising Wildlings — where we explore raising brave, resilient, curious kids who feel at home outdoors. If you're an educator ready to bring more nature play and child-led learning into your Early Years program, our Bush Kindy Professional Development Workshops are for you. You'll walk away with practical tools, risk-benefit strategies, and the confidence to take learning outside in a way that's safe, meaningful, and genuinely exciting for You know this podcast is just a small part of what we do at Wildlings Forest School. So if you want to find out more about our range of programs for children, our professional development workshops for educators, our free downloadables, blogs or our online store, just head to wildlingsforestschool.com. It's all there waiting for you. Come and join the village.