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How to Counter Imposter Syndrome, What This Means for Women in Tech and Why This Involves All of Us, with Carolyn Adagala: Podcast Transcript
“I want to bring about change and increase diversity in the world of tech”. This is the dream of speaker, writer and tech innovator, Carolyn Adagala. Who’s with Carolyn?
The Get Different Philosophy: How to Create Marketing that Gets Noticed, with Co-Founder of The Different Company, Justin Wise: Podcast Transcript
“Marketing is so nebulous … that’s why we’ve put handlebars on it with the Get Different philosophy” – the words of someone who truly understands the M-word.
Connections Over Compliance #1: Confirmation Bias and Low Self-Esteem
JACK is BACK!
Jack Simmonds, QT’s incredible Lead Facilitator, returns for a new blog series, following on from his highly informative Language Matters series.
Here, Jack kicks us off with a look at the area of Confirmation Bias and how it can (negatively) impact a child’s understanding of their own ability.
Language Matters #5: Use Your Words
In the final part of his series on the importance of language, Jack Simmonds takes us through the (negative) impact of the phrase “Use your words.”
Instead, Jack suggests some alternative ways of approaching this situation and gives helpful guidance on the key areas to avoid in order to facilitate a more understanding relationship between educator and student.
A Child-Centred Approach to School Placement Programmes, with the Co-Founder of EducAd Consulting, Yuliya Kosko: Podcast Transcript
We delve into the world of school placement support here, with Yuliya Kosko, Co-Founder of EducAd Consulting. EducAd was set up by Yuliya and her business partner, Ivona, to facilitate better support for, predominantly, Russian families looking for better education for their children here in the UK.
It’s a heartwarming story and continues to be a vital system for many children and parents across the country.
It’s Time for Professional Tutors to Reach a Status in Society Alongside Doctors and Lawyers: Here’s How, with the Founder of The Profs, Richard Evans: Podcast Transcript
Dive into the conversation on the Future of Education with the Founder of The Profs, Richard Evans.
And ask yourself as you’re reading: what are you doing to raise the status of tutoring in society?
Tutors: How To Do Your ‘Digital Duty’
Have you upskilled as a tutor over the lockdown? It’s easier than ever but the rate of technological advancement is making it ever more vital that we keep up. For us tutors, and for our students.
Andrea Gadsbey, as ever, has a few words of wisdom.
The Global Online Tutoring Market: What It Means to be an Effective ESL Tutor in 2021: Podcast Transcript
Want to know what it means to be an effective ESL tutor in 2021?
Want to know what ESL stands for? (We can tell you that bit: English as a Second Language)
But to find out the ins and outs of what it takes, you’ve got to listen to Crystal Weber, Founder of ESL curricula platform, Crystal Clear ESL …
Exhausted Teachers and Underused Tutors – How Can We Move Forward?
“Until you treat the wound, the plaster does nothing. And, as we know, most plasters run out of ‘stick’ before the wound has healed.”
Charlotte Watson has an excellent analogy for the initiatives that have been aimed at teachers for the past 20 years. It’s time for change.
Could tutors be a start?
Language Matters #4: Expressive and Receptive Communication
Jack returns for #4 in his new mini-series on the importance of language, and here, communication.
Have you heard of ‘expressive’ and ‘receptive’ communication? Now’s the time to jump in and learn about how and why some individuals may struggle with communication, including you yourself.
“Communication is much more than language”. Let’s hear it, Jack 👏
How to Balance Your Business Needs with Those of Your Student: The Tutoring Business Talk with Shola Alabi: Podcast Transcript
Shola Alabi delivers a masterclass on balancing the pedagogical needs of your student(s) with your business needs as an entrepreneur: it’s hard!
Shola has set up multiple tutoring business over the past 20 years, while also maintaining a high level of teaching quality for her many lucky students. Here’s how she did it …
CPD: Why We Should Keep Moving Forward
‘Every educator needs to improve, not because they are not good enough, but because they can be...
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