Teaching Tips - Emma Clemens

Educreations Screencasts

27 February, 2020

A screencast is a video of data with accompanying audio. Screencasts are an incredibly powerful tool for gaining insight into a student’s understanding and thinking across the curriculum. Screencasts can be created by students of all ages from Kindergarten to Year 12. They can also be used…

5 Tips For Substitute And Classroom Teachers To Make Casual Days Successful

7 November, 2019

For the last month I’ve really enjoyed the opportunity to work as a casual teacher. In January I had a gorgeous baby girl and therefore have been on maternity leave this year. But as Term 4 commenced I was keen to get back into the classroom…

Thinking Routines – Part 2

10 October, 2019

Cultures of Thinking (CoT) is a powerful program developed by Harvard Graduate School of Education, which equips students with thinking skills for the 21st Century. Teachers must carve out time and space for students to think, but must also equip them with tools to facilitate deep thinking.…

Managing Conflict With Parents – Part 1

29 August, 2019

Home and school partnership is key to student flourishing. When there is a positive rapport between teacher and parents, students are more likely to improve academic results, develop resilience and increase self-esteem. But when the relationship between teacher and parent is strained, it can be a…

Creating A Culture Of Questioning

15 August, 2019

‘Asking a good question can be valuable in and of itself, irrespective of the answer. It communicates your respect for the other person’ (Iowa Peace Institute Message). Teachers ask around 350 questions a day. But the depth and quality of these questions is key to the…

Thinking Routines

1 August, 2019

The rapid evolution of technology means the world of work is shifting dramatically. Our students will need a range of skills and capabilities to operate in this progressive environment. Routine and manual tasks will no longer exist in years to come, therefore children must become creative…

123 Magic – Part 3

18 July, 2019

In my first weeks working as Deputy I was asked to support a beginning teacher who was struggling with behaviour management. After observing a few lessons it was clear that he needed a consistent approach with clear expectations, accompanied by a more positive relationship with his…

Helping Anxious Children – Part 3

8 July, 2019

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns for adults and children today. At times I am overwhelmed by the many anxious children who I connect with in my school on a daily basis. I recently read an incredibly practical and powerful book called ‘Helping Your Anxious Child’. The…

Helping Anxious Children – Part 2

8 July, 2019

Last week I wrote a post ‘Helping Anxious Children – Part 1‘. The post introduced a wonderful book ‘Helping Your Anxious Child’, which is a step by step guide for parents to help their children overcome anxiety. In the post I outlined the types of anxiety and how to use detective…

Helping Anxious Children – Part 1

6 July, 2019

Anxiety disorders present in approximately one out of ten children. This statistic seems very real in classrooms today. I often speak to teaching colleagues who feel ill equipped to support the large number students (and parents) suffering from anxiety. Over the holidays I read a superb…

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