Coffee and Whiteboard Markers Podcast
From the front lines of the classroom, Myles O'Kane and Matty Bissett talk all things teaching in these weekly episodes. Hosted from Australia, this podcast dives into the highs, lows, and everything in between of teaching. Whether you're a new teacher finding your feet or a seasoned educator looking for fresh ideas, we've got you covered. Tune in and let's make a difference one lesson at a time!
Coffee and Whiteboard Markers Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 87: Teaching Isn't What You Think - Myths vs Reality
In this episode, we break down some of the most common misconceptions about what it actually means to be a teacher and compare them with the reality of working in schools.We discuss:The myth that teachers only work during sch...
Epsiode 86: Do Teachers and Students Need Shorter School Terms?
Should students and teachers spend fewer weeks at school each year?In this episode of Coffee and Whiteboard Markers, we explore the debate around shortening school terms, following the proposal from a School in Western Australia c...
Episode 85: Are Australian Classrooms Becoming More Violent?
Violence, threats and aggressive behaviour towards teachers are becoming an increasingly serious concern in Australian education. But is violence in our schools actually increasing, and if it is, what's driving it?In this episode, we tak...
Episode 84: How to Re-Engage Students Who No Longer Care
What do you do when a student has completely checked out? They’re not disruptive; they’re not causing problems; they simply don’t seem to care anymore.In this episode, we explore why students disengage from learning and, more importantly...
Episode 82: How We Handle These Common tricky Situations in Teaching.
Teaching is full of tricky moments that no university course fully prepares you for.In this episode we unpack some of the most common difficult situations teachers face and how we personally try to handle them in real classrooms.W...