I think my child has ADHD – now what? Being a parent and also being a teacher gives certain insights. I have two sons, aged 12 and 10. Early on, I thought something was a bit different with my youngest. I started suspecting he might have ADHD, but how do you cope with this as… Continue reading I Think My Child Has ADHD
Category: Teacher thoughts
Does Knowing a Personality Type Help in the Classroom?
You’ve probably heard about extroverts and introverts before, what are the typical traits for each type, and what about ambiverts? Does knowing a personality type help in the classroom? In this post I’ll cover the following: Extroverts and Introverts in a Workplace Environment Where Does the Theory of Personality Types Come From? What Is an… Continue reading Does Knowing a Personality Type Help in the Classroom?
Marketing, Teaching, and the Power of Asking for Help
One of the most difficult things a person can do is asking for help. It should be a simple thing, but most of the time it’s not. The problem with asking for help is that you expose yourself – you become vulnerable! Or in the worst case, you expect to get in emotional debt to… Continue reading Marketing, Teaching, and the Power of Asking for Help
Ten Things I Learned as a Teacher in 2020
The new year is upon us – how has your 2021 been this far? I hope for 2021 full of hope for the world, but during the last days of 2020, I took some time to reflect. 2020 was a rough year for most of us, and being in education was no exception. What were… Continue reading Ten Things I Learned as a Teacher in 2020
How To Avoid Burnout When Using Remote Learning?
Last semester I had to start using remote learning. I work as a language teacher in upper secondary high school. I thought some parts were easier for me than for my colleagues teaching vocational subjects. However, there were other things that I didn’t know. One thing was how we were affected by the change in… Continue reading How To Avoid Burnout When Using Remote Learning?
5 Things I Wish I Knew as a Brand New Teacher
If you had a time machine and could go back to meet a younger version of your professional self – what would you say? What would you tell this brand new teacher setting out on her journey? Here are five things I wish I knew as a brand new teacher: Find and maintain work-life balance… Continue reading 5 Things I Wish I Knew as a Brand New Teacher