#edchatie Archive

Monday September 11, 2017
3:30 PM EDT
  • fboss Sep 11 @ 3:30 PM EDT
    Welcome to tonight’s #edchatie & as usual, before we start, please introduce yourself + add the hashtag into all your tweets too
  • fboss Sep 11 @ 3:35 PM EDT
    Tonight’s #edchatie discussion topic is all about “Dealing with difficult colleagues” It’s BIG, so let’s start by defining what we mean
  • conorsmurf Sep 11 @ 3:35 PM EDT
    What if you're the 'difficult colleague'? #edchatie
  • fboss Sep 11 @ 3:36 PM EDT
    I've been accused of that sometimes myself ;-) #edchatie
    In reply to @conorsmurf
  • CuffeL Sep 11 @ 3:36 PM EDT
    #edchatie Laurence Cuffe Maths educator KWETB. Watching Assassin's Creed for tips on tonights topic. https://t.co/X6wIFLMD87
    In reply to @fboss
  • fboss Sep 11 @ 3:37 PM EDT
    Fred Boss, 2nd level Art teacher currently with @NCCAie + wondereing if this topic is scaring people away https://t.co/YZS0gyjM5e #edchatie
  • fboss Sep 11 @ 3:37 PM EDT
    My tip would be to watch someting else - it's not the best. #edchatie
    In reply to @CuffeL
  • cirzie Sep 11 @ 3:39 PM EDT
    #edchatie Ciara Chaney, Maths Science and now officially a #JCcoding teacher 🎉 Fingal Community College, Swords. Tough topic tonight!!
    In reply to @fboss
  • kevin_donegal92 Sep 11 @ 3:40 PM EDT
    #edchatie is very quiet! Kevin, maths teacher Galway city
  • niallrabbitt Sep 11 @ 3:40 PM EDT
    #edchatie Niall here. I guess at this hour everyone is trying to put difficult colleagues behind them for the day!
  • fboss Sep 11 @ 3:40 PM EDT
    So, tonight's #edchatie is on "Dealing with difficult colleagues" - bar #personalityclashes do we mean professionally/organisationally?
  • CuffeL Sep 11 @ 3:41 PM EDT
    Inclined to agree, but I didn't choose the dvd's #edchatie
    In reply to @fboss
  • marykateb Sep 11 @ 3:41 PM EDT
    Mary here in Tipp. Teaching RE, English and SPHE. @fboss think you might be right about tonight's topic. #edchatie
  • EllenKMetcalf Sep 11 @ 3:41 PM EDT
    Great topic in theory but likely to attact more lurkers than posters, though some might be busy making egg accounts! #edchatie
    In reply to @fboss, @NCCAie
  • fboss Sep 11 @ 3:42 PM EDT
    I watched it because kids called me in to solve the art puzzles sometimes #edchatie
    In reply to @CuffeL
  • EmilyDuignan Sep 11 @ 3:42 PM EDT
    #edchatie Emily, junior infants teacher in Co. Meath. Finding the lack of posts on tonight's topic very interesting!
  • languagesdude Sep 11 @ 3:43 PM EDT
    Damien , MFL teacher Waterford ...looking forward to this discussion #edchatie
  • MajellaDempsey Sep 11 @ 3:44 PM EDT
    Majella from Maynooth University. #edchatie difficult colleagues, very broad subject!
  • fboss Sep 11 @ 3:44 PM EDT
    So, can we define what we mean by tonight's topic - might help take some heat out it #edchatie
  • clareire Sep 11 @ 3:44 PM EDT
    #edchatie Clare - in Tipp - interesting that topic was voted for yet few tweets
  • fboss Sep 11 @ 3:45 PM EDT
    A colleague can be "difficult" in how they stand on a subject but it can be very valid + good to see other viewpoint #edchatie
  • cirzie Sep 11 @ 3:45 PM EDT
    Its a tough topic tonight #edchatie 🙈
  • paud_ie Sep 11 @ 3:45 PM EDT
    Too public a forum to air actual views? #edchatie
    In reply to @clareire
  • kevin_donegal92 Sep 11 @ 3:46 PM EDT
    #edchatie staffrooms a can be left empty with people avoiding difficult colleagues
  • CuffeL Sep 11 @ 3:46 PM EDT
    Patience. Coming to the conclusion that your viewpoint may not be the only one, getting counselling. going hillwalking #edchatie
  • EmilyDuignan Sep 11 @ 3:47 PM EDT
    That's true. Do we mean the person is difficult in that we have differing standpoints and find it difficult to find a compromise? #edchatie
    In reply to @fboss
  • EqualPayforNQTs Sep 11 @ 3:48 PM EDT
    Any advice on how to deal with teachers who keep telling us to wait for equal pay? #edchatie
  • CuffeL Sep 11 @ 3:48 PM EDT
    Was that the game rather than the movie? #edchatie
    In reply to @fboss
  • paud_ie Sep 11 @ 3:49 PM EDT
    #edchatie in the past I've met Ts who were very against any new methods or techniques being used. Very disparaging of research. Thoughts?
  • clareire Sep 11 @ 3:49 PM EDT
    #edchatie 🖊difficult colleague = negative/toxic 🖋difficult colleague = colleague who won't collaborate ✒️difficult colleague = bully
    In reply to @fboss
  • fboss Sep 11 @ 3:49 PM EDT
    Definitely the game #edchatie #spoilers
    In reply to @CuffeL
  • CuffeL Sep 11 @ 3:50 PM EDT
    Ask them for money for food... #edchatie
    In reply to @EqualPayforNQTs
  • fboss Sep 11 @ 3:51 PM EDT
    As an alternative read to tonight's #edchatie check out https://t.co/tEmYb4F4gc where we discussed NQTs + older taechers cooperating
  • DpDonal Sep 11 @ 3:52 PM EDT
    It's a job, & a good one at that. Get in, do our jobs, excel & focus on students. Colleagues? "Kill 'em with kindness." #edchatie
  • CuffeL Sep 11 @ 3:52 PM EDT
    Best way to push new approaches, is when you can show they save time. Good teachers are always time poor! #edchatie
    In reply to @paud_ie
  • ACE_Ireland Sep 11 @ 3:53 PM EDT
    I think I miss the old fashioned blackboards 😢 #chalkdust #edchatie
    In reply to @ParisHilton
  • conorsmurf Sep 11 @ 3:53 PM EDT
    The topic is about dealing with difficult colleagues but twitter, home of the difficult colleague, is silent... #edchatie
  • MajellaDempsey Sep 11 @ 3:54 PM EDT
    Honest communication is best plan and if that doesn't work try avoidance! #edchatie
  • fboss Sep 11 @ 3:55 PM EDT
    I'm trawling previous #edchatie discussions to see if we've discussed something similar - have a feeling we did . . . #edchatie
  • DpDonal Sep 11 @ 3:55 PM EDT
    Whilst I do agree that some do require support in tonight's topic, I don't think it deserves air time. #edchatie
  • DpDonal Sep 11 @ 3:57 PM EDT
    These colleagues are the (not so) silent minority. Profession is packed with exceptionally great people that just happen to teach. #edchatie
  • CuffeL Sep 11 @ 3:58 PM EDT
    Read up on the culture of organisations, Try and open up communications. Say how it affects you, not what someone should do. #edchatie
  • hey_km Sep 11 @ 3:59 PM EDT
    Hey @fboss, would it be worth trying Padlet or another safer space to get the #edchatie chat flowing? Great topic, but I sense trepidation!
  • clareire Sep 11 @ 3:59 PM EDT
    #edchatie it's important that teachers know about carecall - 5 free counselling sessions per year. Also take ownership of own wellbeing
  • cirzie Sep 11 @ 4:00 PM EDT
    The Silence... all fearing that we are the dreaded 'Difficult Colleague'!! #edchatie
  • fboss Sep 11 @ 4:01 PM EDT
    We’re at the halfway point of tonight’s #edchatie discussion which is all about “Dealing with difficult colleagues”
  • fboss Sep 11 @ 4:01 PM EDT
    "Does staff culture affect overall teaching in schools?" was a siilarly-ish themed #edchatie discussion https://t.co/uJIpHrxfCV
  • pamelaaobrien Sep 11 @ 4:02 PM EDT
    forget about the difficult colleagues, this seems to be a difficult topic!! :) #edchatie
    In reply to @fboss
  • clareire Sep 11 @ 4:03 PM EDT
    #edchatie schools are full of supportive, collaborative, professional, kind people who are happy to be doing #thebestjobintheworld
  • fboss Sep 11 @ 4:03 PM EDT
    I'm on for keeping it here as @clareire & other have said tonight "focus on the positives" #edchatie
    In reply to @hey_km, @clareire
  • MajellaDempsey Sep 11 @ 4:03 PM EDT
    In fairness we all have our 'difficult moments' What we care about is worth fighting for but can't be about winning or point scor #edchatie
    • cirzie Sep 11 @ 4:00 PM EDT
      The Silence... all fearing that we are the dreaded 'Difficult Colleague'!! #edchatie
  • FoleyKev Sep 11 @ 4:04 PM EDT
    Kevin a Teaching Principal with Irelands first and only School STEAM Room joining late #edchatie
  • DearestFrankie Sep 11 @ 4:04 PM EDT
    Culture is set from the top imo #edchatie
  • fboss Sep 11 @ 4:04 PM EDT
    "Dealing" with a difficult colleague, I think, should not be seen as a "final" statement #edchatie
  • CuffeL Sep 11 @ 4:05 PM EDT
    I walk out without cleaning the board, and pocket the IWB pens at all possible opportunities. Talking about me? #edchatie
    In reply to @cirzie
  • DpDonal Sep 11 @ 4:06 PM EDT
    Must go & process September returns! Will catch up later #edchatie Keep it positive! Don't let 'them' get to us 👍
  • MajellaDempsey Sep 11 @ 4:07 PM EDT
    But sometimes maintained out of fear of change 'the way we do things here' conflict not always bad & can lead 2 learning & change #edchatie
  • Mr_PHuff Sep 11 @ 4:07 PM EDT
    Some difficulty can be attributed to personality clashes. Understanding & patience key in such cases. Nobody's fault sometimes! #EdChatIE
  • pamelaaobrien Sep 11 @ 4:08 PM EDT
    Something like that Laurence 😂😂😂 #edchatie
    In reply to @CuffeL, @cirzie
  • MariaMernagh Sep 11 @ 4:08 PM EDT
    #edchatie. New NQT account. Give it a follow 😊
  • fboss Sep 11 @ 4:09 PM EDT
    Thanks for taking part in tonight's #edchatie discussion - transcript will be published tomorrow to let you catch up
    In reply to @DpDonal
  • pamelaaobrien Sep 11 @ 4:09 PM EDT
    Agreed Fred. Sometimes these kinds of 'difficult' colleagues can bring out the best in all of us #edchatie
    In reply to @fboss
  • clareire Sep 11 @ 4:09 PM EDT
    #edchatie good point but both parties have to be prepared 2 meet half way
    In reply to @Mr_PHuff
  • DearestFrankie Sep 11 @ 4:10 PM EDT
    Both genders represented in good numbers on the staff sorts out a lot of the same topics being rehashed in staffroom #edchatie
  • fboss Sep 11 @ 4:10 PM EDT
    Good point from @Mr_PHuff #edchatie
    • Mr_PHuff Sep 11 @ 4:07 PM EDT
      Some difficulty can be attributed to personality clashes. Understanding & patience key in such cases. Nobody's fault sometimes! #EdChatIE
  • CuffeL Sep 11 @ 4:12 PM EDT
    Don't hold grudges, and remember that tomorrow is another day. Acknowledge other approaches. #edchatie
    In reply to @Mr_PHuff
  • ismiseMairead Sep 11 @ 4:12 PM EDT
    Mairéad Mhic Liam, múinteoir Gaeilge and jobsharer for the current year in a community school #edchatie
  • clareire Sep 11 @ 4:12 PM EDT
    #edchatie we do learn a lot from dealing with difficult situations but "in the moment" it can be extremely stressful - it's amazing how...
    In reply to @pamelaaobrien, @fboss
  • fboss Sep 11 @ 4:12 PM EDT
    I'll hold off on creating the transcript until after lunch in that case #edchatie
    In reply to @hey_km, @clareire
  • ismiseMairead Sep 11 @ 4:13 PM EDT
    Treat them like a difficult sibling. Talk it out, let time pass, forgive, move on, know that ur in it together & on the same team #edchatie
  • Mr_PHuff Sep 11 @ 4:14 PM EDT
    Ideally, though not necessarily! Colleague who realises could take the high road. Again, would say that it's some cases, not all. #EdChatIE
    In reply to @clareire
  • cirzie Sep 11 @ 4:17 PM EDT
    More chat needed around conflict management in our schools.Discussed in my PGDEL group last yr but never with my colleagues #edchatie
  • pamelaaobrien Sep 11 @ 4:17 PM EDT
    #edchatie
    • clareire Sep 11 @ 4:13 PM EDT
      how quickly we adjust & dealing effectively with difficult situations become the norm - in essence we get better at it...
      In reply to @pamelaaobrien, @fboss
  • fboss Sep 11 @ 4:17 PM EDT
    A previous #edchatie discussion interestingly focused on "Improving teacher performance through peer evaluation" https://t.co/9KIkyz8wgt
  • RangAoifeBlog Sep 11 @ 4:18 PM EDT
    Lil pic of my classroom... It's coming together! You can find more on my instagram... @ rangaoife ✏️📚 #rangaceathair #nqt #edchatie
  • fboss Sep 11 @ 4:19 PM EDT
    Interesting point - this must be discussed on leadership courses as well as training for new DPs & Ps #edchatie
    In reply to @cirzie
  • MariaMernagh Sep 11 @ 4:19 PM EDT
    #edchatie. Available to teachers in the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown area.
  • CuffeL Sep 11 @ 4:20 PM EDT
    Realise that they may be just venting at you because a class has pushed them hard. Make space and support. #edchatie
    In reply to @Mr_PHuff, @clareire
  • MajellaDempsey Sep 11 @ 4:20 PM EDT
    Don't take things personally, move on and be open to seeing both sides of situations. Never know what people are going home to #edchatie
    • ismiseMairead Sep 11 @ 4:13 PM EDT
      Treat them like a difficult sibling. Talk it out, let time pass, forgive, move on, know that ur in it together & on the same team #edchatie
  • pamelaaobrien Sep 11 @ 4:21 PM EDT
    agreed Clare, and sometimes if those difficult colleagues are coming from a good place it can make you rethink your viewpoint #edchatie
    In reply to @clareire, @fboss
  • clareire Sep 11 @ 4:21 PM EDT
    #edchatie thx @fboss & 2 all busy wk ahead including #forbairt weekend & first #tl21 for '17 with v supportive @colmhuirecoed colleagues
  • cirzie Sep 11 @ 4:23 PM EDT
    i'd go further and say all PME courses.We'll deal with difficult people in all walks of life.Conflict Management=key people skill #edchatie
    In reply to @fboss
  • fboss Sep 11 @ 4:26 PM EDT
    We're into the famous final five minutes of tonight's #edchatie where we ask for solutions and last thoughts and suggestions
  • CuffeL Sep 11 @ 4:27 PM EDT
    Change management can leave people frayed at the edges. Reassure and support #edchatie
    In reply to @cirzie, @fboss
  • DearestFrankie Sep 11 @ 4:28 PM EDT
    Since move in2 LS it struck me frm being in diff classes just how hard every1 works & why we shud have more cake in the staffroom😅 #edchatie