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Adrian Bethune @adrianbethune.bsky.social · Sep 13

www.teachappy.co.uk/post/how-to-...

How to be a motivated teacher when you can’t be *rsed

Self-care - you don't have to like it, you just have to do it!

www.teachappy.co.uk

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Adrian Bethune @adrianbethune.bsky.social · Sep 10

⚠️ NEW BLOG ⚠️

We start the new academic year with the best of intentions in terms of looking after ourselves but we quickly resort to old, unhelpful habits.

Here's how to find the motivation when you can't be arsed

teachappy.co.uk/post/how-to-be…#Teachappyp#motivationo#wellbeingng

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Adrian Bethune @adrianbethune.bsky.social · Sep 10

⚠️ NEW BLOG ⚠️

We start the new academic year with the best of intentions in terms of looking after ourselves but we quickly resort to old, unhelpful habits.

Here's how to find the motivation when you can't be arsed

teachappy.co.uk/post/how-to-be…#Teachappyp#motivationo#wellbeingng

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Teacher’s Manual @unofficialoa.bsky.social · Aug 29

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but for the past 3 years you said you’d prioritise your wellbeing and you didn’t so this year you have to.

Listen to @adrianbethune.bsky.social’s 5 tips for teacher wellbeing.

open.spotify.com/episode/3WUg...

5 Tips for Teacher Wellbeing- Adrian Bethune

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Penny W @pennywpennyw.bsky.social · Sep 1

Back to school for me tomorrow! Genuinely looking forward to it 😍 #teachappy @adrianbethune.bsky.social

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Adrian Bethune @adrianbethune.bsky.social · Sep 10

Thanks Oliver 👊🏽

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Oliver Wright @oliverslt.bsky.social · Sep 10

As well as @andrewcowley23.bsky.social, who you've already mentioned, I'd add:
- Teacher Wellbeing and Self-care (A Little Guide for Teachers)
@thosethatcan.bsky.social and @adrianbethune.bsky.social
- Stop Talking About Wellbeing: A Pragmatic Approach to Teacher Workload @saysmiss.bsky.social

Stop Talking About Wellbeing: A pragmatic approach to teacher workload. Brilliant book by Kat Howard

Teacher Wellbeing and Self Care a brilliant book by Adrian Bethune and Emma Kell

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Teach Primary @teachprimarymag.bsky.social · Jul 10

Self-determination theory – What it is and how to use it | via @adrianbethune.bsky.social

Self-determination theory - What it is and how to use it

Some small tweaks to our teaching practice can be the key to better learning, motivation and long-term happiness

www.teachwire.net

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Andrew Cowley @andrewcowley23.bsky.social · Jun 25

It's the @bloomsburyed.bsky.social Summer Sale with 30% off wellbeing titles by @adrianbethune.bsky.social @johnmagee.bsky.social and the trilogy of The Wellbeing Toolkit, The Wellbeing Curriculum and The School Mental Health Toolkit.

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Non-dairy Canary @nondairycanary.bsky.social · Jun 26

Failed teacher here. For what it’s worth, I would add more open, non-prescriptive, play-based activity, and a reduced obsession with learning objectives. It was teaching Year 2 with NO space for pure play on the timetable that did my head in.

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Jenny Murray @missjgm.bsky.social · Jun 27

I’m chuffed to be in great company here… some great books from @andrewcowley23.bsky.social @adrianbethune.bsky.social and @suecowley.bsky.social amongst others! Sale on til 11th July if you’re looking for a bargain! @bloomsburyed.bsky.social ⬇️

Bloomsbury Education @bloomsburyed.bsky.social · Jun 6

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Get 30% OFF all Bloomsbury Education books from 6 June–11 July!

Stock up, plan ahead, and treat yourself to some inspiring reads 👉 bit.ly/4dUGsrC

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KT T @thepetitioner.bsky.social · Jun 12

In over 30 years of teaching I have never been trained that/ or told ‘kids don’t need knowledge’
Teachers have always taught ‘knowledge’
And many also taught critical thinking skills, taught contextual relevance, supported motivation, & developmental skills & dispositions

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Adrian Bethune @adrianbethune.bsky.social · Jun 11

Thanks Barabara, I'll take a read.

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Adrian Bethune @adrianbethune.bsky.social · Jun 10

Can you quote me where I've said kids don't need knowledge?

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Adrian Bethune @adrianbethune.bsky.social · Jun 10

There is this summary of the research findings whatworkswellbeing.org/wp-content/u...

whatworkswellbeing.org

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Adrian Bethune @adrianbethune.bsky.social · Jun 10

The research us from this book.

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Adrian Bethune @adrianbethune.bsky.social · Jun 10

Definitely exacerbated by Gove Gibb et al. Somehow thinking a knowledge-rich curriculum will help the most disadvantaged kids (whilst simultaneously creating policies that put more children in poverty).

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Adrian Bethune @adrianbethune.bsky.social · Jun 9

Do you look down on your colleagues who are part time teachers? Do you only value the opinions of full time staff? And please show me where I said we should have children leave school with no qualifications?

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Adrian Bethune @adrianbethune.bsky.social · Jun 9

What a nice teacher. 😎

MrGreenw00d @mrgreenw00d.bsky.social · Jun 9

Obviously the first point is stupid, but schools are already doing the rest.

Adrian Bethune @adrianbethune.bsky.social · Jun 8

So what should schools do about this?

1. Don't fixate on grades. They dont matter as much as we're told.
2. Prioritise fostering warm, supportive relationships between staff and students.
3. Create an interesting, relevant & challenging curriculum.
4. Foster a love of learning

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Adrian Bethune @adrianbethune.bsky.social · Jun 9

Ha ha. 🤣

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Adrian Bethune @adrianbethune.bsky.social · Jun 9

Knowledge-rich, wisdom-poor.

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Adrian Bethune @adrianbethune.bsky.social · Jun 9

I remember you once saying on Twitter that you thought Adolf Hitler had a growth mindset. You were obviously being facetious and a bit of a wazzock and ever since then I had you muted because it's a waste of time arguing/debating with you.

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Adrian Bethune @adrianbethune.bsky.social · Jun 9

Hi James, I didn't ignore it. I didn't see it as I have you muted on Twitter.

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Adrian Bethune @adrianbethune.bsky.social · Jun 9

Whatever you do guys, don't question knowledge-rich curricular.

The best that's thought and said has been decided so just teach it, learn it and shut up 🥱

Lee D @leedon1982.bsky.social · Jun 9

‘We’re not against knowledge-rich curricula. Just not *that* knowledge.’

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Adrian Bethune @adrianbethune.bsky.social · Jun 9

The real debate is what knowledge? And for that to be debated well, we first need to decide what the purpose(s) of education is/are.

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Adrian Bethune @adrianbethune.bsky.social · Jun 9

It really is and why this thread has resonated with so many people on here, X and Insta.

Gibb, Gove, Michaela - have all pedalled this myth for a long time and it's BS and many people see through it.

Lee D @leedon1982.bsky.social · Jun 9

This isn’t a myth because it isn’t the argument anyone makes for a knowledge-rich curriculum.

Adrian Bethune @adrianbethune.bsky.social · Jun 8

🧵 One of the biggest myths in education since I started teaching in 2010 is this:

The knowledge-rich curriculum

The myth is that knowing more will improve the quality of children's lives.

It's built on the lie that knowledge = grades = good job = happiness.

It's a lie.

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