Ministry of Education, Guyana

You’ve most likely gone into teaching because you want to make a difference to your students’ lives. No matter how old they are, you really can become a teacher that they trust and respect. If you want to inspire them, here’s 8 simple tips you need to take to heart.

For many teachers, although we see students every single day, it can be very hard to remember what it was actually like to be a kid. Our hardy, grown-up personalities have weathered through decades of disappointments (with some delights thrown in for good measure), and although everyone has a lot more ‘growing’ to do in life, most of us have accrued enough self-esteem and resilience points to see us through the tough times.

There are limits to teachers’ time and energy. Recognizing that is important to best meet the needs of both teachers and students.

A look at a set of communication skills that can help teachers achieve productive outcomes in conferences with students or their parents.