Beyond Survival: The New Teacher Podcast

Why is the diary the secret to teacher well-being and improved reflection?

March 09, 2023
Why is the diary the secret to teacher well-being and improved reflection?
Beyond Survival: The New Teacher Podcast
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Beyond Survival: The New Teacher Podcast
Why is the diary the secret to teacher well-being and improved reflection?
Mar 09, 2023

The guest on this week's episode of 'Beyond Survival: the new teacher podcast'  is  Dr Lucy Kelly.  Lucy is an Associate Professor of Education at Bristol University and runs their English PGDE. She is also the author of a wonderful new book 'Reimagining the Diary: Reflective practice as a positive tool for educator wellbeing'. You can follow Lucy on Twitter at @drlucykelly. 

In today's episode we answer the question: Why is the diary the secret to teacher well-being and improved reflection?  In answering that central question, we also explore the following:

1.     When did your interest in the diary as a tool for teachers start? 

2.     How might the diary support teachers ability to reflect effectively?

3.     How might a diary practice support teachers' well-being? 

4.     How can teachers make using a diary a habit? 

I hope you really enjoy the episode, if you do I would really appreciate if you would take the time to pass on the episode to anyone who you feel would benefit from it. If you have the time to leave a quick rating or review, that is also always hugely appreciated in spreading the word. 

Also, if you have any feedback on how to improve the show please get in touch  Twitter (@teachgratitude1). 

Show Notes

The guest on this week's episode of 'Beyond Survival: the new teacher podcast'  is  Dr Lucy Kelly.  Lucy is an Associate Professor of Education at Bristol University and runs their English PGDE. She is also the author of a wonderful new book 'Reimagining the Diary: Reflective practice as a positive tool for educator wellbeing'. You can follow Lucy on Twitter at @drlucykelly. 

In today's episode we answer the question: Why is the diary the secret to teacher well-being and improved reflection?  In answering that central question, we also explore the following:

1.     When did your interest in the diary as a tool for teachers start? 

2.     How might the diary support teachers ability to reflect effectively?

3.     How might a diary practice support teachers' well-being? 

4.     How can teachers make using a diary a habit? 

I hope you really enjoy the episode, if you do I would really appreciate if you would take the time to pass on the episode to anyone who you feel would benefit from it. If you have the time to leave a quick rating or review, that is also always hugely appreciated in spreading the word. 

Also, if you have any feedback on how to improve the show please get in touch  Twitter (@teachgratitude1).