The TDA Teabreak

hannahduncan

Teabreak-sized episodes aimed at those training to teach through the Primary Education Teacher Degree Apprenticeship route. Episode content follows themes which align to the school calendar (e.g. transitions in September) and encourage trainees to think about teaching and child development, but also their own learning journeys and wider issues in education.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    TDA Teabreak: 7 Types of Rest

    Following on from the episode about resilience this one considers different ways to rest, and why these might be helpful in supporting you to be resilient on your TDA journey.

  2. Oct 10

    TDA Teabreak: Resilience

    This episode takes a slightly different turn to focus on resilience today. It explores what resilience might mean, and asks you to consider it in a personal light rather than any generic understanding of what resilience is commonly said to be.

  3. Oct 3

    TDA Teabreak: Knowing Why

    This episode considers the 'why' - by thinking a little about the purpose of teacher education and how your transition to a new professional role encourages you to really understand and think more deeply why certain decisions about teaching and learning are made.

  4. Sep 23

    TDA Teabreak: Finding Your Feet

    This episode refers back to how you may have been feeling when you listened last time, and asks you to notice where you have made progress and are beginning to feel more confident. It gives another 'take away' to support you in tackling the metaphorical mountain!

  5. Sep 16

    TDA Teabreak: Transitions

    This episode introduces your host, Hannah, and talks about how you may be feeling as you transition into your new role and identity as apprentice teacher. It offers two key take aways which hopefully help reduce any potential nerves about embarking on this journey!

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Teabreak-sized episodes aimed at those training to teach through the Primary Education Teacher Degree Apprenticeship route. Episode content follows themes which align to the school calendar (e.g. transitions in September) and encourage trainees to think about teaching and child development, but also their own learning journeys and wider issues in education.

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  • Creator
    hannahduncan
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
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    The TDA Teabreak