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The Transitioning Teacher with Guest Lauren Greener
Apr 29, 2024 ·
1h 1m 28s
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Kevin and David welcome guest Lauren Greener. Lauren is a newly transitioned teacher who left the classroom to explore other options. Together, they explore the stigma and misconceptions surrounding teachers...
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Kevin and David welcome guest Lauren Greener. Lauren is a newly transitioned teacher who left the classroom to explore other options. Together, they explore the stigma and misconceptions surrounding teachers who leave the education field. Lauren highlights the lack of understanding and support from both within and outside the education system. The pressure from parents and politicians to stay in the profession is discussed, as well as the political nature of education. The conversation also touches on the need for innovation and change in the education system, as well as the challenges faced by student teachers. The conversation explores various aspects of teaching experiences, challenges, and the impact of administrators on teacher burnout. It highlights the lack of support and supervision during student teaching, the hiring and training practices in education, and the reasons why teachers leave the profession. The discussion also emphasizes the importance of the administrator-teacher relationship and the public's misunderstanding of the teaching profession. Ultimately, the conversation reveals that teacher burnout can occur regardless of positive experiences, showcasing the need for systemic changes in education.
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Takeaways
- Teachers who leave the education field often face stigma and misconceptions from others.
- There is a lack of understanding and support for teachers who choose to leave.
- Parents and politicians can exert pressure on teachers to stay in the profession.
- The education system needs to adapt and innovate to meet the changing needs of students and teachers.
- Student teachers often face challenges and lack proper onboarding and support. Teachers often face challenges and lack support and supervision during student teaching.
- Hiring and training practices in education can contribute to teacher burnout.
- The administrator-teacher relationship plays a significant role in teacher satisfaction and retention.
- There is a misunderstanding of the teaching profession and the realities teachers face.
- Teacher burnout can occur regardless of positive teaching experiences.
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