The start of a new academic year is an exciting time but it can also be nerve-racking. It’s the final day of my summer break
Tag: Workload
The irony of a lighter workload
A couple of years ago, I published Teacher workload: why less is more. I maintain that a lighter teacher workload is better for students. I encourage you
Guest post: Balancing work and play in the sands of Sudan (by Zach Groshell)
Zach Groshell has been teaching overseas for six years and is particularly fascinated with instructional coaching and technology integration. He currently lives in Sudan and,
Ten strategies to manage your teacher workload
In a previous post, I outlined my strong beliefs about why teachers should have a reduced workload. I argued that less is more, for several
Teacher workload: why less is more
I trained in the UK (four years) and then taught there as a qualified teacher for a further three years. I’m sure that UK teachers will