Teaching as a Second Language

Mark and Stew
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Teaching as a Second Language

Teaching as a Second Language (TSL) is a podcast all about teaching in secondary education. There are so many aspects of teaching that it is hard to wrap your head around them all. TSL is a podcast where hosts Mark and Stew discuss their experiences in education, and give tips and advice for new and beginning teachers. We share what it's like to be teachers in QLD, Australia, but also discuss teaching with guests from all areas of education. 

Episodes

  1. DEC 2

    2024 is OVER - What happened?

    Join Mark and Stew as they discuss the year that was, 2024.

    44 min

  2. NOV 13

    Is Suspending Students Actually Effective?

    Is the traditional approach to student suspensions truly effective, or are we just offering students an unintended break? Join us as we unpack this controversial subject with Cara, a head of department and dedicated Roosters fan, who offers her unique insights into the world of educational discipline. Together, we challenge the common narrative portrayed in the media, advocating for alternatives that could transform classroom dynamics for the better. Cara sheds light on the impact of suspensi...

    39 min

  3. JUN 20

    What is a guidance officer, and what do they do?

    In this episode Stew and Mark sit down to chat with Guidance Officer Roxy. We ask the hard hitting questions like "What even is a guidance officer?" and "What does a guido do?"Roxy is a legend and has so much experience and is a consummate professional.

    25 min

  4. MAY 28

    Neurodivergent Students - How we as teachers can help (ft. Kasey)

    In today's episode, Stew and Mark are joined by Kasey, a psychologist who has a lot of experience working with children. Neurodivergent students (not to be confused with Neurodiverse students) are super challenging in both behaviour management, but also academic domains. We hope our chat with Kasey today will help you understand a little bit more about Neurodivergent students, and how you can best support them in the classroom.

    50 min

  5. MAY 11

    Are you caring too much as a teacher?

    In this episode Stew and Mark discuss the importance of "giving a shit" as a teacher, but focus on the fact we have a limited number of "s***s" to give. We discuss where we can invest our time and energy most effectively in order to maximise our impact as teachers, whilst maintaining self-care and avoiding the dreaded burnout.

    31 min

  6. MAY 8

    High School Behaviour Management 101

    In this episode Mark and Stew discuss the ins and outs of behaviour management for high school teachers. We discuss the importance of building relationships as a cornerstone of all effective behaviour management, and share our personal stories including successes and failures. This episode is perfect for beginning teachers who are struggling and need some pointers on fundamentals, but also for teachers who want to share in some positive tales of success.

    1h 3m

  7. APR 16

    How education has changed in the last 50 years

    In this episode Mark and Stew sit down for a chat with Graham Lee (Stew's dad). We discuss how education has changed over the last 50 years, what it was like teaching in the 20th century, and big takeaways Graham has had across his 50 years of teaching.

    40 min

  8. MAR 28

    The Hardest Year of Teaching (spoiler: it's not what you think)

    In this episode Mark and Stew are joined by second year teacher Georgia. We discuss why being a second year teacher is much harder than the first year, and strategies for coping with the second year.

    33 min

  9. MAR 17

    Co-Teaching is the Future of Inclusion

    In this episode Mark and Stew dive into the concept of co-teaching. The co-teaching model is one which involves two teachers being responsible for a class. This means two teachers for planning, two teachers for preparation, two teachers for teaching, and yes even two teachers for marking and reporting!Is co-teaching an educational revolution? Is it just a fad? Is it sustainable for schools to employ the co-teaching model? These are just some of the questions we tackle in this episode. We hope...

    37 min
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Teaching as a Second Language (TSL) is a podcast all about teaching in secondary education. There are so many aspects of teaching that it is hard to wrap your head around them all. TSL is a podcast where hosts Mark and Stew discuss their experiences in education, and give tips and advice for new and beginning teachers. We share what it's like to be teachers in QLD, Australia, but also discuss teaching with guests from all areas of education. 

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