The NQT Year

Your first year as a teacher? This board is full of teaching ideas, resources & advice to keep you motivated & inspired throughout your NQT year.
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Ways to Increase Student Engagement - Not So Wimpy Teacher
Increase student engagement in your classroom with these seven fun ideas!
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How to Beat Teacher Fatigue - EduLearn2Change
Teacher well-being is essential to get more effective and productive. Fatigue can make teachers unable to explain well, manage their classrooms and even self-control. Learn how to beat fatigue to enjoy your life and thrive in teaching#teacherfatigue#teacherwellbeing#teacherproductivity
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NEW edition of Learning Theories Simplified
The bestselling learning theories guide by Bob Bates is back (and even better than before!) Written for busy teachers, trainers, managers and students, this 'dip-in, dip-out' guide makes theories of learning accessible and practical. It explores 130 classic and contemporary learning theorists in an easy-to-use, bite-sized format with clear relevant illustrations on how each theory will benefit teaching and learning. Learning Theories Simplified is available to order on Amazon now!
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Dyslexia Card for Teachers
Dyslexia Card for Teachers - from Dyslexic Advantage
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How to set wise goals for yourself
Want to set goals for the new year that last more than a couple of months? The NQT year can be stressful, but as long as the stress you've experiencing is positive, you can turn it into a motivator for achieving goals. Here's some advice for using your stress as a positive motivator in creating wise, achievable goals both as a teacher and in your personal life, without compromising your wellbeing. This is an edited extract from A Practical Guide to Teacher Wellbeing. Read more here
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How to set wise goals for yourself
The arrival of a new year goes hand-in-hand with setting goals or resolutions. Unfortunately, many of these are often abandoned within a couple of months. If done wisely, goal-setting can be a great opportunity to channel any stress into a positive motivator towards making much needed changes or rising to the challenge. Here are some ideas to help you set wise goals for the year ahead without jeopardising your wellbeing. This is an edited extract from A Practical Guide to Teacher Wellbeing.
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A Practical Guide to Teacher Wellbeing
Teacher wellbeing, or a lack of it, is a major concern for the teaching profession. Research shows that there is a recruitment and retention crisis with over a third of the school, FE and HE profession expecting to leave by 2020. This is a practical guide that will help trainee teachers prepare for what is a demanding job. It supports new teachers to be aware of themselves and to understand the schools and teaching sector so they better anticipate pressures and find their own way forward.
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A Practical Guide to Teacher Wellbeing
Teacher wellbeing, or a lack of it, is a major concern for the teaching profession. This is a practical guide that will help trainee teachers and new teachers prepare, be aware of themselves and understand the schools and teaching sector so they better anticipate pressures and find their own way forward. With solutions and strategies that can be taken into practice, this guide will help new and early career teachers establish that all-important work/life balance and avoid burn out.
Tips for new teachers and students during back to school time. Be successful and avoid the first year mistakes with these ideas about classroom management, organization, personal growth, and much more I wish I knew! Management Organization, How To Start Yoga, Teachers And Students, Comprehension Questions, Education Humor, Spanish Lessons, I Wish I Knew, School Time, New Teachers
New Teachers: Tips and What I Wish I Knew
Tips for new teachers and students during back to school time. Be successful and avoid the first year mistakes with these ideas about classroom management, organization, personal growth, and much more I wish I knew!
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The SAGE Education Advent Calendar
Merry Christmas! We think that you teachers deserve a festive treat... You can access the SAGE Education Advent calendar daily to unlock new discount offers on our books, exclusive free chapters and resources as well as exciting book giveaways, freebies and prizes all to benefit you and your teaching in the new year! Check it out free here and let the festive fun begin
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A Practical Guide to Teacher Wellbeing
The workload of teachers often dictates a day long on work and short on rest and relaxation. There are no easy answers to improving sleep and the best route is the one we find to best suit our needs. That said, here are some general ideas to support improved sleep and help on your journey to better rest. This is an extract from A Practical Guide to Teacher Wellbeing, which supports trainee teachers and new teachers to prepare for what is a demanding job. Learn more here
To celebrate #WorldTeachersDay we are reminding teachers to make time for self-care, as being a superhero all year round can be exhausting and there's no doubt teachers are busier than ever. To be the best teacher you can be, it's important to be aware of your own emotional state and wellbeing and its impact on your students.This little guide to mindfulness will help you take a moment, take a breath and be kind to yourself. Download free here All Superheroes, Take A Breath, Teachers' Day, Teacher Classroom, Be Kind To Yourself, Best Teacher, Make Time
A Little Guide to Mindfulness
To celebrate #WorldTeachersDay we are reminding teachers to make time for self-care, as being a superhero all year round can be exhausting and there's no doubt teachers are busier than ever. To be the best teacher you can be, it's important to be aware of your own emotional state and wellbeing and its impact on your students.This little guide to mindfulness will help you take a moment, take a breath and be kind to yourself. Download free here
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Get the NQT Survival Kit
How to prepare for the NQT year. The NQT Survival Kit is a free guide for newly qualified teachers. Packed full of teaching resources carefully selected for you, the kit covers all the essentials, from surviving subject knowledge and planning the curriculum to surviving CPD and work life balance. We hope this is a great starting point for starting the new term and also provides you with guidance on what else is available for you should you need more support throughout your teaching career. #NQT
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10 Things I Would Tell Myself As a First Year Teacher
Dear First-Year Teacher Self, Love the Teachers of Education to the Core
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The Truth about Teaching
Download a free chapter from The Truth about Teaching. It outlines aspects of the history of education that affect teaching today, describes the philosophy of educational progressivism, asks how different education systems have been shaped by educational philosophies and more. Evidence-informed, this book explores key issues you will encounter in schools. If you're training to teach in primary or secondary education, or in the early stages of your teacher career, this book is for you.