Not Your Teacher Podcast

Student Motivation and Having a Side Hustle during the Pandemic Jul 28, 2020

This week I got to talk with Second Act (Nidhi), a grade 6 teacher, past IT specialist, and the founder of the new app, KRED Rewards. We discuss student motivation, staying motivated during the pandemic, and about the app, KRED Rewards, which is a great tool to keep your students motivated.

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Check out the Student Agency Episode for more info on autonomy and learning through student choice.

Teachers Dating in the International World Oct 29, 2019

This week we have the pleasure of speaking with High Tea about teacher dating in the international world. Tinder dates, rules of thumb, and some sound advice from some people who have been around the block, and of course, fucked up along the way.

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Perception of Race in the International Teaching Circuit Oct 20, 2019

Getting topical this week, I talk with my SoulSis about the perception of race in international teaching. It's an issue wherever you go or live, so why not hear these first hand accounts.

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Creativity Crisis: Are your Students Creators or Consumers? Oct 07, 2019

This week we are talking about the creativity drought, issues that arts teachers deal with, and strategies to work with students who are lacking creativity.

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Exposing how local staff are treated in international schools Sep 16, 2019

This episode I have my first local teacher from within the international teaching circuit, Holiday-holic. She shares with us her personal experiences with discrimination, adversity and what how teachers are treated in their own country when working at schools abroad.

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Exposing how local staff are treated in international schools Sep 16, 2019

This episode I have my first local teacher from within the international teaching circuit, Holiday-holic. She shares with us her personal experiences with discrimination, adversity and what how teachers are treated in their own country when working at schools abroad.

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Culture Shock & Reverse Culture Shock in International Teaching Sep 09, 2019

This episode we're lucky enough to have the Little Mermaid, an ex-international teacher - at least she is for now. We talk about culture shock and the shock that occurs when you finally go home and continue teaching. We also cover topics like English Language Teaching, past drinking habits, and more.

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Welcome Back to School! Season 2 Premiere of Not Your Teacher Podcast Sep 02, 2019

The season premier, where Michelangelo and I talk about the Tone of the Times and setting the tone in your class during the start of your school year. It's good to be back!

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5 Lessons that Today's Students Need to Learn Jul 08, 2019

This week, Mr. Bob Dobalina is back to talk to Not Your Teacher about: the 5 big lessons that today's students need to learn in order to thrive in modern society, pedgagogy, and more.

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Creeps are everywhere and it's not okay Jul 01, 2019

Creeps are everywhere, and it's not okay! In this "Creeps" episode, Not Your Teacher discusses creep stories, terminology, and thoughts with lady guest, Sideshow Bob. Welcome to the summer sessions

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Parenting 2 Jun 24, 2019

Parenting is hard - so is coming up with a worthy sequel to a popular episode. In "Parenting 2", Not Your Teacher discusses the topic with an actual parent this time, Mr. Bob Dobalina.

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Classroom Management Jun 17, 2019

Classroom Management is the topic of discussion this week, on Not Your Teacher Podcast. Side Show Bob is the guest authority this week, as she works within a place that has "rowdy culture".

Some Key Take-Aways:

- Setting the Foundation for Your Classroom Community

- Sideshow Bob's Stages of Addressing Classroom Disruptions

- Building Relationships with Students

- Discussing Not Your Teacher and Side Show Bob's experiences

Continually develop with us, as we grow and change with the times so that we're equipped to deal!

Out of Context, Impactful Quote: "You've never tried everything..."

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Classroom Management Jun 17, 2019

Classroom Management is the topic of discussion this week, on Not Your Teacher Podcast. Side Show Bob is the guest authority this week, as she works within a place that has "rowdy culture".

Some Key Take-Aways:

- Setting the Foundation for Your Classroom Community

- Sideshow Bob's Stages of Addressing Classroom Disruptions

- Building Relationships with Students

- Discussing Not Your Teacher and Side Show Bob's experiences

Continually develop with us, as we grow and change with the times so that we're equipped to deal!

Out of Context, Impactful Quote: "You've never tried everything..."

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Check out the blog at notyourteacherpodcast.com. And as always, send your stories and feedback to notyourteacherpodcast@gmail.com

Collab #1: Not Your Teacher meets Teachers Who Drink Jun 09, 2019

In our first collaboration with the hosts and creators of Teachers Who Drink... and Why, Not Your Teacher talks all things teacher podcasts, issues in education around the world and has his first collaboration experience, as Annie says, "It's like meeting your first foreign exchange student."

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Collab #1: Not Your Teacher meets Teachers Who Drink Jun 09, 2019

In our first collaboration with the hosts and creators of Teachers Who Drink... and Why, Not Your Teacher talks all things teacher podcasts, issues in education around the world and has his first collaboration experience, as Annie says, "It's like meeting your first foreign exchange student."

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Check out the blog at notyourteacherpodcast.com. And as always, send your stories and feedback to notyourteacherpodcast@gmail.com

Dealing with Difficult People Jun 03, 2019

This week, Not Your Teacher talks to Lady Lashes about dealing with difficult people. Tune in for a conversation on self-help, dealing with coworkers who are difficult and learn how to achieve more positive outcomes.

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Drunkisode #1: Worklationships May 27, 2019

This week, Not Your Teacher has a drunk conversation with Social Butterfly about worklationships - aka relationships with coworkers (mainly romantic ones). Tune in for an uncensored look at how teachers get tangled up in love with other teachers, with interesting perspectives and all the things they said you shouldn't say!

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Impermanence May 21, 2019

This week, Not Your Teacher has a conversation with Annaj about impermanence. We of course, dabble in sexcapades, goodbyes, mental wellness and mindfulness - but all focusing on the idea that nothing is forever. How do you deal?

*Note: unfortunately, the counselor that the guest this week used is no longer in practice. However, Not Your Teacher is looking into other reliable services to recommend to you as international teachers who may be looking for affordable, accessible therapy options!

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Drama Education May 13, 2019

This week, Not Your Teacher has a conversation with Mediterranean Mama about drama education. Be sure not to skip out on this episode, as it is useful to every educator.

Main Points of Conversation:

-Romeo & Juliet abridged in exploring suicide as a social issue

-Directing Shows

-Forum Theatre (a subsection of Augusto Boal's "Theatre of the Oppressed")

-The image of drama teachers.

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Parenting May 06, 2019

This week, Not Your Teacher has a conversation with Mr. Rodgers about parenting. That includes everything about attachment styles, interactions with students and their parents and what it would take to make us become parents ourselves.

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Teaching as a Second or New Career (TSNC) Apr 29, 2019

This week Not Your Teacher has a chat with someone who is just entering the teaching profession in his 30's after having not 2 or 3, but 4 careers, Pirate. They talk about stories from their life experiences, the pros of international teaching and views on issues in international education

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Counseling Apr 22, 2019

This week Not Your Teacher welcomes a veteran counselor from the USA, Homesick. To talk about stories in her international adventures, how you can apply communication and love to your own practice, anecdotes on her career spanning over 30 years and even more.

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Health Apr 15, 2019

An episode all about health and taking care of ourselves from a returning guru - Best Hire.

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Student Agency Apr 08, 2019

This week's episode features the Plant Lady unpacking Student Agency - a strategy that is new, student-centered, student-driven and teacher facilitated.

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Speech Language Pathology with EALs Apr 01, 2019

In this week's episode, I talk to Lianga, a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) about her profession as it fits in the context of working with EALs. You'll learn information about how you can incorporate some communication and SLP strategies into your own teaching practice.

note: EAL just means English as an Additional Language, referring to students who are learning it in addition to one or more other languages.

Sexual Orientation Mar 28, 2019

Have you ever thought of how your sexual orientation affects others’ view of you as a teacher? How about an interest other topics that fit under the umbrella of sexual orientation? In the first full-length episode, Not Your Teacher has a conversation with a guest, Best Hire, discussing all things sexuality/sexual orientation.

Notable quotes:

“Just go be gay”

“Me sexless robot”

“Just fuck it; just do what’s right for you”

“Preach what we practice”

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Not Your Teacher Podcast - Trailer Mar 26, 2019

Welcome to the honest, uncensored and topical Not Your Teacher Podcast. In this introduction to the series, you will hear a series of clips from upcoming episodes as well as an idea of what to expect when you listen to Not Your Teacher Podcast. Hope you can handle it!

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