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Book Review

Book Review: Teacher Wellbeing

In her book “Teacher Wellbeing: A Real Conversation for Teachers and Leaders,” Amy Green offers a comprehensive guide to addressing this problem by providing practical strategies and insights for teachers to better manage their physical, mental, and social wellbeing. She argues that focusing on subjective wellbeing alone, such as engaging in activities that provide instant gratification, is not enough to sustain long-term wellbeing. Instead, teachers need to engage in psychological wellbeing solutions that allow them to build resilience and cope with the stressors of their job.

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Book Review

Book Review: Dare to Lead

Brené Brown’s book, Dare to Lead, is a guide for leaders who want to cultivate a culture of courageous, wholehearted leadership. According to Brown, a leader is anyone who takes responsibility for finding the potential in people and processes and has the courage to develop that potential. In the education context, she stresses the importance of creating a space in our schools and classrooms where students can take off the crushing weight of their armor and truly be seen.

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Book Review: Classroom Vibe

Classroom Vibe: Practical Strategies for Better Classroom Culture by Tim O’Leary is an helpful resource for educators seeking to create a more productive and positive learning environment. Tim argues that classroom culture, which he calls classroom vibe, is a critical factor in student learning, and provides practical strategies for improving it. The book covers a range of topics, including the importance of teacher quality, the challenges of creating change in education, and the core elements of an effective classroom vibe.

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Personal

Breaking News!

I’m excited to share with you all that I’ll be starting a new role as the Deputy Principal – Learning and Teaching at John Paul College in Frankston this year! It’s an honor to be given this opportunity and I’m eager to begin working with the staff and students at JPC.

I’d like to take a moment to thank the staff at Loyola College, where I’ve spent much of my professional career. I have many fond memories there and am grateful for their support over the years. While I’m sad to be leaving, I’m looking forward to this new chapter in my career.

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Teaching

Well that year went fast

The pandemic has taught us the importance of being adaptable and flexible in our approach to teaching and we made many advances during the COVID years. However it has been disappointing that some teachers reverted to traditional approaches and styles of teaching once students returned to in-person learning.

In some ways this year was tougher than the previous two. I like many other educators were not ‘match fit’ and I have never seen staff more tired than I did during this year.

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ABOUT ME

Hello! My name is Michael and I am a school teacher located in Melbourne, Australia. This site showcases my latest projects and an education blog. Opinions expressed on this page are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of my employer.

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