As the new school year approaches, it’s essential to prepare not just your classroom. Today we are talking about the importance of building professional connections!
In the final episode of our “Back to School Ready” series on Equipping ELLs, host Beth Vaucher delves into the importance of connecting with fellow teachers. This episode is a must-listen for teachers of ELLs who want to enhance their teaching experience and professional growth.
Teaching is a unique profession. Interactions with adults at work are often rare, rushed and disjointed. Many teachers experience feelings of isolation.
Studies show that educators who have professional connections report higher levels of job satisfaction, and educators who engage in collaborative professional development are more confident and successful in implementing new teaching practices.
In this episode, Beth shares practical strategies for building and fostering these essential connections.
From book clubs to online communities, from social activities to mentorship programs, we are exploring the many ways educators can meet regularly to improve their teaching practices and student learning outcomes.
Teaching doesn’t have to be a solitary journey. By prioritizing connections with your colleagues, you create a supportive network that enhances your teaching practices and enriches your professional life. Tune in to the full episode to discover how building these relationships can set the stage for a successful and fulfilling school year.
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Stay connected, stay inspired, and let’s make this school year the best one yet!
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We all know that teaching isn’t easy, but it doesn’t have to be this hard. Equipping ELLs is a podcast for both ESL specialists and homeroom teachers who are looking for effective and engaging ways to support their English Language Learners without adding to their endless to-do list. Tune in each week to hear tips, strategies, and inspirational stories that will empower you to better reach your ELL students, equip them with life-long skills, and strengthen relationships with colleagues and parents.
Your host, Beth Vaucher, is the founder of Inspiring Young Learners. She is an ESL certified homeroom teacher with over 10 years of experience teaching in the US and internationally. Her background of M.Ed in ESL and Curriculum and Instruction combined with her experience has led her to develop a bestselling newcomer curriculum that has sold in over 90 countries around the globe. She brings a different perspective to teaching ELLs from her years teaching and living abroad and working with ELLs from around the world. You will walk away from each episode with the ideas and tools you need to transform your experience as a teacher and cultivate a thriving and welcoming environment for your ELL students.