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Un-Ruling Teaching
by Gail
Come join me in my journey in teaching as I look at habits in teaching that could be... or should be...un-ruled...
Episodes
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School Supply Season!
It's the time of the year to plan what students need for the upcoming school year. How do you approach this challenging task? There is one request that could really be updated!
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Time to change?
How often do teachers change grades? Schools? Do something different? Do we need to?
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Not here? Whew!
Relieved when that "one student" or "students" are not in class? Are there other options?
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Never too late!
Throughout the year, especially after long breaks, and even just getting comfortable in the classroom, expectations and routines can get lost or less enforced. Is it worth it to go back and adjust? Or not?
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In the Moment.
It's Christmas Break! Are you busy watching the clock? The calendar for when it's time to go back to work? Does time seem to fly by? Maybe it's time to try something different. But actually try it. Guilt Free.
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The Last Car Parked Part 2
In this episode that I call an addendum to the previous episode, I expand my thoughts on working until we are forced to stop for whatever reason. Maybe the photocopier breaks down. Maybe we get so worn down physically that we need time off etc. Normal? Or not?
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The Last Car Parked.
In this episode, I speak to feeling guilty about leaving school at a reasonable hour. I used to leave so late on a regular basis that it was often just the custodian left! Is that just part of the job? Or can we go home and enjoy the rich experiences of life without feeling guilty? Hmmmm....
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Morning Work? Helpful or a Hindrance?
In this episode, I discuss morning work and whether it has been helpful for my teaching practice or a hindrance.
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An Objective Ear
As we start to prepare our classrooms for our new group of students, we are also looking at who we are getting. In this episode, I discuss the importance of giving students a fresh start, and how we should be interpreting previous observations about them from former teachers.
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How was your summer?... or not...
In this episode, I briefly discuss the practice of asking about summer vacation, in light of looking more deeply into trauma informed practices. This is something that I have been changing in my classroom the past few years, knowing that summer may not be the joyous occasion for all. So options…
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New school year, new...?
After last year , when teaching was turned completely upside down, it's worth having a look to see if or how life will change on a personal level. Some have always been great at work- life balance, some of us have not! In this episode, I talk about what I've learned on a personal level and what…
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Not TOTAL wash!
In this episode I talk about the opinion that the 20/21 school year has been a complete disaster for the teaching profession. Has it really? I'm not sure this is a fair statement and discuss why!
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This actually worked so well!
In this episode, I talk about a writing experience with my students. We had started a story project on paper, and then switched over to the computer. I was surprised (not sure why) by the results!
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Monday Blues P2 - What to Do?
In this episode I share some (hopefully) helpful tips on how to make Mondays easier for ourselves that do not depend on others (administration etc). We have more power than we think and it's important to see it as such. And to not feel guilty. And let what we do be enough.
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Monday Blues?
What is with Mondays? Why do we hate them so? There are so many social media posts Sunday and Monday telling us to "push" through" and that "we can get through it!". The same can be said for Wednesdays and even Fridays in some sense. Is part of the issue how much we hear and internalize about...
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To work... or not to work...?
Today I'm talking about doing what we want to do vs doing what we need to do, specifically in relation to weekends and extra long weekends. How many of us tell our students to get things done early? Just finish then you're free? Sounds great in principle but can be quite challenging in practice.…
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Standards Start with Us!
This episode connects with the last one about standardized testing. In our classrooms, we are always assessing against a set of standards, but it's more under our control as the teacher. Should we be collaboring more with our grade partners as well as with the grades above and below? Does this…
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The Highs (and lows) of Standardized Testing
In this episode, I'm starting a discussion about standardized testing. Is it useful? Is it helpful? When and/or if we should be using it? Is testing done in most districts? And if it is, how are the results used?
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Not in my Classroom!
In this episode I talk about the "normal" student accommodations that are seen in a class, versus the so- called untraditional supports that we may use for students who require them. It is vital for fellow educators to understand that when a student receives "rewards" or other things for…
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The bulb burned out! What to do?!
In this episode, I talk about the analogy of the SmartBoard burning out and this school year. We're waiting for things to get back to "normal" .. or waiting for the bulb to be replaced so we can go on. But it's April, and the bulb still isn't there, it's probably on back order or something. When…
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Let's get Going!
This episode is about coming back to school after a break like Spring Break and our expectations about students. The chances are that if we are coming back not quite at 100%, the students might not be either. Are we expecting that they are rearing to go? Should we expect that? Something to think...
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Sustainable... or not?
In this episode I share my thoughts coming off of Teachers Convention and the incredible amount of information that we take in, and new things that we are often eager to start doing with our students. I explore two options when implementing new procedures or systems in our classrooms. Option A:...
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Teacher PD: Online? In person? What now?
In this episode, I take a look at Teachers Convention in terms of having it online vs fully in person. Is the in person model the one we want to go back to and keep? Do we want to go fully online? What about a hybrid? And does this also spill into PD in general? As we move forward through so many...
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Kindness for All?
In this episode, I talk about Pink Shirt Day, and being kind. We encourage and guide our students to use their words and express their feelings when something happens... but how often are we as teachers and other school professionals doing this ourselves amongst ourselves? Food for thought on…
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Cutting back but giving more?
In this episode, I talk about cutting back (and not feeling bad!), mainly with curriculum, in order to give back more to ourselves and our students in terms of knowledge, time and reduced stress. It ends up being an overall win- win!
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Homework? What's homework?
In this episode, I talk about homework and it's seeming disappearance from today's classroom. Is it something that we need to bring back? If so, why did the practice leave in the first place?
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Negative Nelly? No thank you!
In this episode I talk about how not to be part of the Negative Nelly/Ned Club. Be solution based, not complaint based!
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Teachers are not Candles!
In this episode I talk about teacher workload and the need to let of old "we know what we are in for" thinking.
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But this is how it's done!
Hi everyone! My name is Gail and I have been teaching for about 12 years! I've started this podcast to look at the recent evolution in teaching with the likes of Covid, inclusion and more. I hope to look at the current, previous and new practices and see what "rules" still apply... and if they...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Come join me in my journey in teaching as I look at habits in teaching that could be... or should be...un-ruled...
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