#ukedchat Archive

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Thursday November 9, 2017
3:00 PM EST

  • UKEdSch Nov 9 @ 3:00 PM EST
    It's 8pm. Time for #UKEdChat Session 379, exploring - Leaving Teaching: Essential Steps. Eight questions coming up (Q1, Q2, Q3 etc). Answer the questions with A1., A2., A3. etc, remembering to include #UKEdChat hashtag in your answers (which should now be easier) 😇
  • participatechat Nov 9 @ 3:00 PM EST
    Participate in the upcoming #ukedchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/fjEpJ95a6O
  • mj_bromley Nov 9 @ 3:00 PM EST
    Part 7 of my ‘How to Learn’ series - the power of practice - is now on my blog - read it free https://t.co/T6Lvo6mERG #edchat #ukedchat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Nov 9 @ 3:01 PM EST
    It's 8pm. Time for #UKEdChat Session 379, exploring - Leaving Teaching: Essential Steps. Eight questions coming up (Q1, Q2, Q3 etc). Answer the questions with A1., A2., A3. etc, remembering to include #UKEdChat hashtag in your answers (which should now be easier) 😇
  • BromleyEd Nov 9 @ 3:01 PM EST
    Part 7 of my ‘How to Learn’ series - the power of practice - is now on my blog - read it free https://t.co/xkgFRakxtp #edchat #ukedchat
  • PearsonPrimary Nov 9 @ 3:01 PM EST
    Black Friday Sale is coming - get ready to save 35% on your favourite titles: https://t.co/X2JqPcKpIB #pearsonprimary #ukedchat
  • UKEdSch Nov 9 @ 3:02 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 1 If you are thinking about leaving, what would persuade you to stay? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A1. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • ukedchat - Moderator Nov 9 @ 3:02 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 1 If you are thinking about leaving, what would persuade you to stay? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A1. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • UKEdMag Nov 9 @ 3:03 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 1 If you are thinking about leaving, what would persuade you to stay? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A1. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • digicoled Nov 9 @ 3:03 PM EST
    #UKEdChat A1. The ability to be left alone and teach. It was the reason I went into the profession in the first place. Not the politics, nor the bureaucracy, nor the oppression.
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • UKEDResources Nov 9 @ 3:04 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 1 If you are thinking about leaving, what would persuade you to stay? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A1. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • maximjkelly Nov 9 @ 3:04 PM EST
    A1. A salary increase #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • UKEdMedia Nov 9 @ 3:05 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 1 If you are thinking about leaving, what would persuade you to stay? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A1. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • Vivgrant Nov 9 @ 3:05 PM EST
    “These difficult conversations must be had if your team are to learn and grow...” https://t.co/0vqsB7wbE8 #sltchat #ukedchat #womened
  • ukedchat - Moderator Nov 9 @ 3:05 PM EST
    Really? Is it all about the money for you? #UKEdChat
    In reply to @maximjkelly
  • ukedchat - Moderator Nov 9 @ 3:07 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 2 What are the main reasons that make you consider leaving the teaching profession? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A2. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • UKEdSch Nov 9 @ 3:08 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 2 What are the main reasons that make you consider leaving the teaching profession? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A2. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • ICTmagic - Moderator Nov 9 @ 3:08 PM EST
    So many issues, both macro systemic and micro problems within the school. Funding and culture are at the root. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • maximjkelly Nov 9 @ 3:09 PM EST
    Well I’m not leaving the profession. But I answered the question from a hypothetical viewpoint - and lots of unions suggest that teacher salaries should be uplifted. #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • UKEdMag Nov 9 @ 3:09 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 2 What are the main reasons that make you consider leaving the teaching profession? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A2. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • UKEDResources Nov 9 @ 3:10 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 2 What are the main reasons that make you consider leaving the teaching profession? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A2. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • RSPBHamWall Nov 9 @ 3:10 PM EST
    Start a new #Christmas tradition with your class @AvalonMarshes Tag a teacher #StarlingsAreComing @RSPB_Learning #Somersethour #ukedchat
  • AKnill Nov 9 @ 3:10 PM EST
    #UKEdChat a1 consider a new post / school whose ethos matches yours more closely
    In reply to @UKEdMedia
  • UKEdMedia Nov 9 @ 3:11 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 2 What are the main reasons that make you consider leaving the teaching profession? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A2. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • LessonToolbox Nov 9 @ 3:12 PM EST
    Heart dissections with Y10. Prizes for the most accurate flags ❤️️ #asechat #ukedchat #aussieEd
  • AKnill Nov 9 @ 3:12 PM EST
    #UKEdChat A2 reasons - pressure,lack of time for a balance between work and life; declining mental health ...
    In reply to @UKEDResources
  • teacherchalky1 Nov 9 @ 3:14 PM EST
    A1, An end to this obsession with unsustainable amounts of marking #ukedchat
    In reply to @UKEdMedia
  • Hist_simulation Nov 9 @ 3:15 PM EST
    #UKEdChat The National WWI Museum in Kansas City Missouri @TheWWIMuseum https://t.co/sKdworAkah
  • AKnill Nov 9 @ 3:15 PM EST
    #UKEdChat is there a lack. Of participants in tonight’s chat or amI not looked nginright place? Out of practice
  • _LeonBrown Nov 9 @ 3:15 PM EST
    Professions that attract people who do for their passion generally have poor pay and bad working conditions because employers know they can exploit these people. Both are solved with the same solution. #ukedchat
    In reply to @ukedchat, @maximjkelly
  • teacherchalky1 Nov 9 @ 3:15 PM EST
    A2 A lack of praise for doing anything well, but the slightest slip and they come down on you #ukedchat
    In reply to @UKEdSch
  • ukedchat - Moderator Nov 9 @ 3:16 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 3 Before you entered teaching, what were your career aspirations? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A3. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • _LeonBrown Nov 9 @ 3:16 PM EST
    Professions that attract people who work for their passion generally have poor pay and bad working conditions because employers know they can exploit these people. Both are solved with the same solution. #ukedchat
    In reply to @ukedchat, @maximjkelly
  • maximjkelly Nov 9 @ 3:16 PM EST
    A2 https://t.co/LhAC7tj3CR #UKEdChat
    In reply to @ukedchat
  • UKEdSch Nov 9 @ 3:17 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 3 Before you entered teaching, what were your career aspirations? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A3. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • JamiePortman Nov 9 @ 3:17 PM EST
    Another reason to join XP School or XP East https://t.co/jBKmRmImhj Bring Your Own Devices policy + using tech like Y7 Expedition's Google Site to support learning https://t.co/f9N7lMkgEZ Like my lesson today. #Edtech #Doncaster #UKedchat #BYOD #GSuite
  • UKEdMag Nov 9 @ 3:18 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 3 Before you entered teaching, what were your career aspirations? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A3. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • UKEDResources Nov 9 @ 3:19 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 3 Before you entered teaching, what were your career aspirations? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A3. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • UKEdMedia Nov 9 @ 3:20 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 3 Before you entered teaching, what were your career aspirations? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A3. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • AKnill Nov 9 @ 3:21 PM EST
    #ukedchat a3 - early on my myaim was to work towards DH role. Life and change reality put paid to that
  • MissSims4 Nov 9 @ 3:22 PM EST
    A3: I wanted to be an academic/lecturer at a university but realised there was more to life than just researching - I wanted to make a difference (how cliché!) and share my love of English with our young people #ukedchat
    In reply to @UKEdMag
  • AKnill Nov 9 @ 3:22 PM EST
    Tonight’s chat - as schools often track staff acccounts would you. Stick your neck over the parapet this publically? #UKEdChat
  • ukedchat - Moderator Nov 9 @ 3:23 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 4 How can you support colleagues thinking about leaving the profession? Should you even try? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A4. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • AKnill Nov 9 @ 3:23 PM EST
    #UKEdChat A3 pre teaching - use my geography / share my love be of my subject
  • StaffroomEd Nov 9 @ 3:24 PM EST
    🚨 NEW VACANCY 🚨 We're on the hunt for a Classroom Cover Supervisor to work within one of our secondary schools in Newport. https://t.co/XBt6sUxec0 #cardiffjobs #edchat #ukedchat #recruitment #teaching #teachers #wales #jobalert
  • _theteachr Nov 9 @ 3:24 PM EST
    A3 Something that made me a lot of money. Then decided loving my job was more important - 20 years later, boy was I right... #ukedchat
  • UKEdSch Nov 9 @ 3:24 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 4 How can you support colleagues thinking about leaving the profession? Should you even try? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A4. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • UKEdMag Nov 9 @ 3:25 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 4 How can you support colleagues thinking about leaving the profession? Should you even try? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A4. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • MrCartwright26 Nov 9 @ 3:25 PM EST
    #UKEdChat A4 A difficult one - if their heart isn’t in it let them go. If they are new to it ensure they have all the support and encouragement they need to survive, initially, & eventually thrive!
  • UKEDResources Nov 9 @ 3:26 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 4 How can you support colleagues thinking about leaving the profession? Should you even try? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A4. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • YouTeachMe Nov 9 @ 3:26 PM EST
    Hi Chris. I can definitely point you in the direction of schools doing so. Is this something you're looking to introduce?#ukedchat #edchat #SLTchat #PrimaryRocks
    In reply to @beazeley
  • _theteachr Nov 9 @ 3:26 PM EST
    Is it me or has my character limit increased to 280 characters. I will endeavour to not waffle about something uninteresting that no one wants to read about really - like how I can now say something in 280 characters which could have been said in 140 #ukedchat
  • UKEdMedia Nov 9 @ 3:27 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 4 How can you support colleagues thinking about leaving the profession? Should you even try? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A4. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • _theteachr Nov 9 @ 3:28 PM EST
    A4 - it’s a tough profession, convincing someone to stay if they can’t manage might not be the best thing... #ukedchat
  • TeacherToolkit Nov 9 @ 3:30 PM EST
    You've only got yourself to blame! Don't miss the latest post >> https://t.co/MPaixKz2iw #ukedchat #EdChat #SLTchat
  • _theteachr Nov 9 @ 3:30 PM EST
    A4 - having said that, I planned to leave once, but stayed. Glad I did - was a tough patch. But got through... #ukedchat
  • AKnill Nov 9 @ 3:30 PM EST
    #ukedchat a4 listen fairly and without preudice to their views; see if there are any factors that would enable them to stay in the profession; if you say you will do something for / with the follow it up and don’t leave it.
    In reply to @UKEdMedia
  • ukedchat - Moderator Nov 9 @ 3:31 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 5 If you know colleagues who left teaching, what were there main reasons for leaving? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A5. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • AKnill Nov 9 @ 3:31 PM EST
    #UKEdChat A4 an interesting question as it is the first. Anniversary of my in schoolnbreakdown that led to my resignation and unplanned departure from the profession.
    In reply to @UKEdMedia
  • UKEdSch Nov 9 @ 3:32 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 5 If you know colleagues who left teaching, what were there main reasons for leaving? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A5. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • UKEdMag Nov 9 @ 3:33 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 5 If you know colleagues who left teaching, what were there main reasons for leaving? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A5. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • AKnill Nov 9 @ 3:33 PM EST
    #ukedchat cgratulations@on staying in - I got past my first 5 breakdowns in schools, last years was one too many. I wish you many more good years.
    In reply to @_theteachr
  • UKEDResources Nov 9 @ 3:34 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 5 If you know colleagues who left teaching, what were there main reasons for leaving? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A5. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • MrsHumanities Nov 9 @ 3:34 PM EST
    A5. Workload. Workload. Oh and workload. Just too much work and not enough time. Their mental health suffered as a result. 😕 #ukedchat
    In reply to @UKEdMag
  • teacherchalky1 Nov 9 @ 3:34 PM EST
    A5 1% payrise, workload, poor SLT backup #ukedchat
    In reply to @UKEdSch
  • UKEdMedia Nov 9 @ 3:35 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 5 If you know colleagues who left teaching, what were there main reasons for leaving? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A5. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • AKnill Nov 9 @ 3:35 PM EST
    A5 #ukedchat manyfriends whio left. #headships as well as #classroom - insane expectations and workload that took too much from them and / or likemyself Mental Health collapse.
  • MrsHumanities Nov 9 @ 3:37 PM EST
    A4. Depends on the circumstances. I was supported to try somewhere else before leaving for good. Best decision. But for some it's more deep rooted and staying even if they move school just shouldn't be an option. #ukedchat
    In reply to @UKEdMedia
  • liamhog1973 Nov 9 @ 3:37 PM EST
    #ukedchat A5 moving goal posts, withdrawal of funding and people who used there instead of their
    In reply to @UKEDResources
  • caron_downes Nov 9 @ 3:37 PM EST
    Presentation finished ready to share ideas on scenario based lessons at #TeachCon17 tomorrow! Looking forward to sharing and learning ideas with everyone. #UKEdChat #edchat @LessonToolbox
  • ukedchat - Moderator Nov 9 @ 3:38 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 6 What professions or careers did previous colleagues move onto once they left teaching? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A6. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • UKEdSch Nov 9 @ 3:39 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 6 What professions or careers did previous colleagues move onto once they left teaching? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A6. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • UKEdMag Nov 9 @ 3:40 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 6 What professions or careers did previous colleagues move onto once they left teaching? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A6. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • MrsHumanities Nov 9 @ 3:40 PM EST
    A2. No longer want to leave thanks to a great workplace. But before it was workload, lack of support, SLT not listening and refusing to accept there was a wellbeing issue across the school. More work being added despite concerns being raised...... #ukedchat P.S glad i moved!
    In reply to @UKEdMedia
  • AKnill Nov 9 @ 3:40 PM EST
    #UKEdChat who is chairing tonight’s chat and what are your views?
  • UKEDResources Nov 9 @ 3:41 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 6 What professions or careers did previous colleagues move onto once they left teaching? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A6. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • UKEdMedia Nov 9 @ 3:42 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 6 What professions or careers did previous colleagues move onto once they left teaching? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A6. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • AKnill Nov 9 @ 3:44 PM EST
    A6 #UKEdChat forthose in slt posts and well known on twitter / blog circuit - ed consultancies. For those for mental health reasons - rebuilding their lives First.
  • PlaygroundBuds Nov 9 @ 3:45 PM EST
    Nip playground bullying in the bud with our easy-to-use Playground Buddies toolkit for primary schools https://t.co/E94scYKPVc #ukedchat
  • AKnill Nov 9 @ 3:45 PM EST
    And a much more relaxed person for it as seen when we have met up. #ukedchat a2
    In reply to @MrsHumanities, @UKEdMedia
  • ukedchat - Moderator Nov 9 @ 3:46 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 7 What do you think school leaders (or policymakers) could do to keep teachers in their jobs? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A7 We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • UKEdSch Nov 9 @ 3:47 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 7 What do you think school leaders (or policymakers) could do to keep teachers in their jobs? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A7 We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • UKEdMag Nov 9 @ 3:48 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 7 What do you think school leaders (or policymakers) could do to keep teachers in their jobs? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A7 We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • UKEDResources Nov 9 @ 3:49 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 7 What do you think school leaders (or policymakers) could do to keep teachers in their jobs? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A7 We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • _theteachr Nov 9 @ 3:49 PM EST
    A7 sometimes little things mean a lot. Like appreciating what teachers do. But still think there should be things like paid sabbaticals for after say ten years to go and do whatever for a year. When I'm in charge I’m going to make it happen! #ukedchat
  • UKEdMedia Nov 9 @ 3:50 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 7 What do you think school leaders (or policymakers) could do to keep teachers in their jobs? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A7 We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag between 8-9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • ukedchat - Moderator Nov 9 @ 3:51 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 8 What options or choices do you think that you could pursue if you left teaching? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A8. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag until 9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • LRyall_History Nov 9 @ 3:51 PM EST
    Judging how much of a threat Mary Queen of Scots was today in history #ukedchat #history #teacher
  • UKEdSch Nov 9 @ 3:52 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 8 What options or choices do you think that you could pursue if you left teaching? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A8. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag until 9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • UKEdMag Nov 9 @ 3:53 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 8 What options or choices do you think that you could pursue if you left teaching? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A8. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag until 9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • LozzaDay03 Nov 9 @ 3:53 PM EST
    A7 PRAISE and making people feel VALUED.. something so simple can go a very long way #UKEdChat #staffwellbeing
    In reply to @UKEdMedia
  • UKEDResources Nov 9 @ 3:54 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 8 What options or choices do you think that you could pursue if you left teaching? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A8. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag until 9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • UKEdMedia Nov 9 @ 3:55 PM EST
    #UKEdChat Question 8 What options or choices do you think that you could pursue if you left teaching? Remember to use the hashtag in your replies and label it A8. We would appreciate no spam on the hashtag until 9pm. Why not join the discussion and engage instead?
  • gareth_metcalfe Nov 9 @ 3:56 PM EST
    Really inspirational & dedicated teacher @chrismann755 has joined twitter, give him a follow - great things to come from him #primaryrocks #whatitaughttoday #ukedchat
  • ICTmagic - Moderator Nov 9 @ 3:57 PM EST
    Recently added to https://t.co/KrU9AIskb7 🐟🌊💧Water conservation game. Choose global policy/research/inferstructure https://t.co/l0PuNAPUGm 🖋📚📜Grammar resource which identifies the parts of speech into separate coloured categories https://t.co/2Njg8avvIQ #UKEdChat #EdChat
  • AKnill Nov 9 @ 3:58 PM EST
    A8 #ukedchat depends so much on the individual. I have turned to my hobby, a desire to be outdoors and a vast reduction in stress levels.
  • AKnill Nov 9 @ 3:59 PM EST
    #ukedchat thank you to the few participating this evening