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Teacher’s Manual @unofficialoa.bsky.social · 7d

Uniformity is not the same as consistency.

Well led schools understand the difference, while poorly led schools make you put the school logo on every ppt slide; same font, same colour, etc all in the name of ‘consistency’ across the board.

#edusky

Teacher’s Manual @unofficialoa.bsky.social · 15d

A discussion over a hot chocolate is not a consequence for poor behaviour.

Yet another school where staff have walked out because sanctions have been replaced by farcical alternatives:

#edusky

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'Crisis in teaching' claim as secondary school staff stage walkout

Teachers at Flint High School walked out amid ongoing concerns about pupil behaviour

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Teacher’s Manual @unofficialoa.bsky.social · 18d

#wellbeing 😎 5k

Teacher’s Manual @unofficialoa.bsky.social · 19d

Nah. Just steal the schools credit card instead as that’s the new trend 😎.

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Teacher’s Manual @unofficialoa.bsky.social · 19d

Not sure how true this is, but fair play:

If you go bald as a result of the stress caused by being a teacher, it’s only right that school should pay damages.

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Teacher’s Manual @unofficialoa.bsky.social · 25d

New phrase in teaching:

Urinary Martyrdom

When teachers talk about ‘not weeing for X amount of hrs’ as if it’s something to be celebrated.

#edusky

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Teacher’s Manual @unofficialoa.bsky.social · 26d

A random reminder that nothing is more important than your health.

Protect it all costs. Assert your boundaries unabashedly.

Remove yourself from any situation in which it’s not respected.

#edusky

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

I don’t know which teacher needs to hear this, but snatching every individual sheet the moment it leaves the photocopier won’t make it photocopy any faster.

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Teacher’s Manual @unofficialoa.bsky.social · Sep 6

I am absolutely loving running round this reservoir very near to my new house 😎. #wellbeing

Teacher’s Manual @unofficialoa.bsky.social · Sep 5

Tired very I am.

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Teacher’s Manual @unofficialoa.bsky.social · Sep 2

I don’t know who needs to be reminded of this, but today is Tuesday which means there are 3 working days left this week. Don’t blame me- I don’t make the rules.

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Teacher’s Manual @unofficialoa.bsky.social · Sep 1

Today a teacher asked if I was an ECT.

So I either looked clueless or young.

I’m gonna assume it’s because I look young because that suits my narrative better.

#edusky

Teacher’s Manual @unofficialoa.bsky.social · Aug 31

Tomorrow I start at a new school in a new town.

Send me some good vibes 😎

#edusky

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Teacher’s Manual @unofficialoa.bsky.social · Aug 30

Give me a follow on TikTok! 😎 #edusky

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

Thank you! Hope you find it helpful ☺️

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.

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5 Tips for Teacher Wellbeing- Adrian Bethune

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Teacher’s Manual @unofficialoa.bsky.social · Aug 28

‘Guys’ when used in US English just means ‘people.’ No big deal to me.

Teacher’s Manual @unofficialoa.bsky.social · Aug 28

#PGCE #ECT #edusky

If you haven’t done so already, make sure you join a union before September.

There is genuinely nothing more essential.

Here’s why:

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Why You Should Join a Union

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Teacher’s Manual @unofficialoa.bsky.social · Aug 26

Pleasure was mine. Very useful!

Teacher’s Manual @unofficialoa.bsky.social · Aug 26

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Teacher’s Manual @unofficialoa.bsky.social · Aug 26

5 Tips for Teaching Autistic Children:

Caroline Keep is a teacher, researcher and data scientist.

In this episode, Caroline offers 5 tips for teaching autistic children:

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5 Tips for Teaching Autistic Children - Caroline Keep

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Teacher’s Manual @unofficialoa.bsky.social · Aug 24

‘It’s all about relationships’

… is not true and is usually touted by schools that would rather blame teachers for everything.

However, good relationships are very helpful and make teaching more fun!

Here’s how to build them.

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How to Build a Good Relationship With Your Pupils

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Teacher’s Manual @unofficialoa.bsky.social · Aug 21

This episode’s guest on The (Un)official Teacher’s Manual Podcast is AHT, author and education consultant Amjad Ali @trythisteaching.bsky.social
Amjad offers 5 tips for more inclusive teaching:

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5 Tips for More Inclusive Teaching - Amjad Ali

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Teacher’s Manual @unofficialoa.bsky.social · Aug 20

When you ask someone their name, forget it, then can’t ask them again because it’s been too long.

Teacher’s Manual @unofficialoa.bsky.social · Aug 18

No! 😐