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Who looks after the teacher? – #AusELT Twitter chat, 3rd September 2017

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Our September 2017 Twitter chat was held on Sunday 3rd September (NB: The Twitter chat referred to has now taken place but you can read the transcript here.)

Bamberg St Michael'sPhoto by @Clare_M_ELT St Michael’s church, Bamberg

Looking after yourself as a teacher is clearly important.  So, this Sunday, we will be talking about what influences our well-being, and sharing strategies and resources. What are your own stories? What works for you? How have your training and experience in work and life affected your ability to cope and help others cope?

The chat will explore but is not restricted to these avenues:

  • differentiating stressors
  • setting boundaries
  • support from and for others

Need to know more about Twitter?

Why not have a go? We can help you out. Get in touch with any of the #AusELT admin team on Facebook or Twitter (eg @ClareM_ELT) or by leaving a comment below. Here are some posts that should also help you get started:

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Future-proofing your career in TESOL – #AusELT Twitter chat, 4th June 2017

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This chat took place on Sunday 4th June. Click here to read the transcript.

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Photo credit: Chrysa Papalazarou on @eltpics

In the upcoming Twitter chat we will take a look at job security and becoming more aware of ourselves as workers as well as teachers. We all want and need to stay employed but is the onus on our employers or on us to make sure that we are employable in a sector that is always changing?

Or could it be that we are looking at things completely the wrong way –  do we really need to ‘proof’ ourselves or should we be less reactive and plan ways to develop a more sustainable relationship with our future in TESOL?

A little light pre-reading to get you thinking about the topic in this SMH article.

Not sure about Twitter?

Why not have a go? We can help you out. Get in touch with any of the AusELT admin team on Facebook or Twitter (eg @Penultimate_K or @cioccas, or by leaving a comment below. Here are some posts that should also help you get started:

 

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