teaching practice

Being compassionate to students who reject it is hard, says Adam Voigt

There are students about to arrive into your care in 2020 who are going to test you.

4 years ago

Adam Voigt: Let’s play chess, not poker

It wasn’t uncommon for my staff to attempt to fit another day's work during the evening. And I was guilty…

5 years ago

Say the right things: Using effective classroom communication

"I was under pressure, I was emotional," says Adam Voigt. "And in an emotional state, locating the right words from…

5 years ago

Visibly sucking: real talk, real schools

was embarrassed. I was ashamed and I felt a little humiliated as the lesson finally drew to an awkward close…

5 years ago

I’m shorry.

Adam Voigt explains the majesty and 'teaching moment' potential of fake apologies. I think the shorry that made me laugh…

5 years ago

Adam Voigt: The line” is about harm and not behaviour

Adam describes his genuinely amazement at how often he's asked one particular question when it comes to serious student behaviour…

6 years ago

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