I recently read this article on a blog site about a 'good' teacher being a 'self-abuser' teacher. It obviously caught my attention and really got me thinking about myself as well as my colleagues as my point of reference, comparison, and source of inspiration. Yes, I measure myself and some of my progress against people... Continue Reading →
Hopes and Fears of NQT Year 2
So last year around this time, I had some hopes, fears, expectations, and doubts about being a newly qualified teacher in the classroom for the first time ever. Well, it is year 2 now ... https://letsteachroyalty.com/2022/01/16/hopes-and-fears-new-teacher/ Those hopes and fears for really every go away. They are sort of ever-present, and you learn to live... Continue Reading →
Merry New Year, 2023!
Hands up if you agree that the year 2022 flew by really quickly? In a flash, we have just arrived in 2023. It feels surreal to me, but then again, such is life. I lowkey find it special when a month, let alone a year, starts on a Sunday. I don't know why. I guess... Continue Reading →
Hitting The Teacher’s Wall
Have you ever heard of a runner's wall? I believe it is something teachers have too. For those that aren't marathon runners, to be honest I'm not one either, the term "runner's wall" or "hitting the wall" is used when a runner's stored energy (glycogen) within their muscles is depleted. Apparently this happens around the... Continue Reading →
Teacher, Don’t Suffer in Silence
I once saw a picture that said "If your profession has an 'appreciation day' it is probably because you are not being paid enough". I laughed in realisation that truer words were never spoken/written. Earlier in this month, 5th October, we observed World Teachers' Day. As we know, teaching is a very noble profession that... Continue Reading →