The Teaching Space

Highlights Introducing Vanessa Mee (00:53). Vanessa’s journey into teaching (01:52). Transitioning from working in the UK to Guernsey (04:13) The type of trainee teachers Vanessa works with (06:16). How a trainee’s experience of education affects them (08:16). Tip: time block your week and also focus on big picture planning (10:00). Tip: personalise your space and build relationships with your students (12:10). Vanessa on Imposter Syndrome (13:15). Tip: continue research, reading and experimentation (16:05). Tip: maintain links with industry (17:36). Tip: do less (teacher/student activity ratio) (19:30). Tip: look after yourself as a priority (23:10). Tip: become part of your school/college community (24:10). Mentoring trainee teachers (25:35). Wrap Up (26:55) If you are a trainee teacher or a newly qualified teacher or trainer in any sector of education, why not pop over to The Teaching Space community - I’ll see you there. Helpful Links Guernsey College of Further Education South Cheshire College Sir Da