Emily Aslin

Emily Kate teaches science in Brisbane. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Botany), Masters of Communication (Science Communication) and a Graduate Diploma in Education. She is the founder and lead writer of a collaborative website called Actual Teaching – a place where ‘real teachers’ share their stories of success, challenge, and growth.

How to engage students in last lessons of the day

Lessons at the end of the day can be a bit of a challenge, especially if you teach a core…

5 years ago

Was teaching the right career for me?

Knowing what you know now, would you still choose to be a teacher if you could go back in time…

5 years ago

Using your extra skills in the classroom: why not?

It’s seems as though no-one is interested in other skills you may be able to pass along to your students,…

6 years ago

Violence against teachers: Actual stories

"The fact that any teacher has to go through this sort of abuse is ridiculous. We are educators, and we…

6 years ago

Optimum class seating plan, does it exist?

Seating plans – the bane of many teachers’ existence. Emily Aslin explored the research about optimum seating arrangement in class,…

7 years ago

6 ways to reduce cheating in small rooms

Exams can be tricky to monitor. Particularly when you have a slightly shifty group of students. Particularly when said group…

7 years ago

Are you in ‘teacher talk time’ overload?

Do you ever find yourself just talking to your class, continuing an explanation perhaps or re-explaining a task, just because…

7 years ago

How to be a helpful pre-service teacher supervisor

This week we hear from Emily Kate, teacher and founder of Actual Teaching; a collaborative blog for teacher experience and…

7 years ago

This website uses cookies.