Peta Barker

It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge. Albert Einstein

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Have you ever asked your students, "What strategies helped you succeed?" Encouraging reflections can guide students toward better outcomes, @judywillis writes.
https://t.co/zVK6ipqU9g

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Here are *4 strategies* that shift the focus from "What grade did I get?" to "What did I learn?" ⭐️

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By asking teams of students to debate the Best Part of Speech, this teacher takes traditionally dry content and raises the stakes for mastery.

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"This job, no matter how much we love it, is hard. A constant barrage of self-judgment only increases the difficulty.” Structured self-reflection and a community of support can help teachers cope with and overcome negative thought patterns.
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Decoration or Documentation: does your bulletin board tell the story of the learning that takes place in your classroom?

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We don't learn much when things go right.

It's when things go wrong that we learn the most.

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When teachers use elements of competitive debate in classroom activities, students' interest piques and engagement soars.
@Bostondebate @BostonLatinAcad

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“I’m so proud of you” is a heartfelt response when students share good news. But it can also tend to shift attention away from the student onto the teacher. Try one of these.

[Peta Barker @SentisEDU2]

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[P.L. CREW @plcrewau]

2022 is shaping up to be a challenging year with more uncertainty at the moment for educators across the country.

We thought it would be helpful to share with you some free resources for you so you can focus on what’s important: you!
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[P.L. CREW @plcrewau]

Leading teams in a school in times of uncertainty is particularly tough if we don’t feel like we have the tools to help.
Check out our free resource for leaders to help support your teams this term. #plcrewau #aussieteachers #teacherwellbeing

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Have you just started your teaching career?

For so many beginning teachers, feeling like you’ve been thrown into the deep end is an understatement.

One of our expert teachers shares her early career teaching experience:
https://t.co/uFbngyf8BV

[P.L. CREW @plcrewau]

Leading your team through times of uncertainty can be challenging.

This online course equips you with the essential leadership strategies that support your team to work collaboratively while building trust and psychological safety.

Learn more: https://t.co/UnM5opuo91

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Do you want to extend your strategies to build resilience, manage stress, and reach your self-improvement targets?

Make yourself a priority and learn more ⬇️
https://t.co/UnM5opuo91

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The Religious Discrimination Bill privileges powerful, religious voices at the expense of minority & vulnerable voices. Our preference has long been for a comprehensive Human Rights Act which would ground any necessary protections in a holistic & just approach to human rights

[Todd Finley, PhD @finleyt]

Beginnings matter. Here are 7 lesson starter strategies designed to #engage #students 👀🧠💥🚀 | Brain Blast

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[P.L. CREW @plcrewau]

Founded by two passionate educators, P.L.CREW is about helping teachers work smarter, not harder.
Check out how this awesome community came to be ⬇️
https://t.co/MIxyI4kjgu

See you in the moshpit!

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Have a great Tuesday, y'all 💙

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[Peta Barker @SentisEDU2]

Padlet For Teachers: The Best Tips, Tricks, and Ideas For Your Classroom https://t.co/ukTcKeMcSQ via @WeAreTeachers

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These 3 activities ask kids to map out their thinking so you get a better understanding of what they know, and where they need more help.