32 min
I Couldn't Get Through a Week Without Sarcasm - A Chat with Mr Jordan Firth Not Another Teacher Podcast
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- Self-Improvement
Summary
In this episode, Martin and Poppy interview Jordan Firth, a primary school teacher and creator of humorous teaching videos. They discuss Jordan's career journey, his favorite and hardest moments in teaching, and the importance of humor in the classroom. Jordan shares three things he can't live without: moments of reflection, sarcasm, and his gym workouts. He also offers the advice to not take teaching too seriously and to find humor in the everyday challenges.
Takeaways
Teaching can be challenging, but finding humour in the everyday challenges can make it more bearable.Taking moments to reflect and have a laugh can help protect your mental health and well-being as a teacher.Finding activities or hobbies outside of teaching, like going to the gym, can provide a much-needed break and help you recharge.Don't take teaching too seriously. Remember to have fun and find joy in the classroom.Humour can humanise you as a teacher and create a positive and engaging learning environment for your students.
Summary
In this episode, Martin and Poppy interview Jordan Firth, a primary school teacher and creator of humorous teaching videos. They discuss Jordan's career journey, his favorite and hardest moments in teaching, and the importance of humor in the classroom. Jordan shares three things he can't live without: moments of reflection, sarcasm, and his gym workouts. He also offers the advice to not take teaching too seriously and to find humor in the everyday challenges.
Takeaways
Teaching can be challenging, but finding humour in the everyday challenges can make it more bearable.Taking moments to reflect and have a laugh can help protect your mental health and well-being as a teacher.Finding activities or hobbies outside of teaching, like going to the gym, can provide a much-needed break and help you recharge.Don't take teaching too seriously. Remember to have fun and find joy in the classroom.Humour can humanise you as a teacher and create a positive and engaging learning environment for your students.
32 min