Teaching Matters | Puberty, Thinking Routines & Hikes for Detention

13/10/2025 1h 11min

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๐—๐—ผ๐—ต๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐—น ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ถ๐—ป-๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ต ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—ฎ๐˜:๐Ÿ“• How earlier puberty is affecting pupils ๐Ÿ“— 17 thinking routines to guide learning ๐Ÿ“˜ What if detentions became walks?Takeaways๐Ÿ“• Early onset puberty is affecting pupil behaviour significantly.๐Ÿ“• Teachers often feel unprepared to address the challenges posed by early puberty.๐Ÿ“• Societal views on childhood can impact children's emotional and academic development.๐Ÿ“• The curriculum may need to adapt to the realities of early puberty.๐Ÿ“— Innovative educational approaches can foster critical thinking and compassion in students.๐Ÿ“— Education should focus on the whole person, not just academic achievement.๐Ÿ“— There is a growing recognition of the interconnectedness of various factors in education.๐Ÿ“˜ Rethinking punishment in schools can lead to more effective behavioural management.๐Ÿ“˜ Outdoor activities can serve as a positive alternative to traditional detentions.๐Ÿ“˜ Compassion and understanding are crucial in the teacher-student relationship.Sound Bites"Puberty is starting earlier than ever."Schools ask questions of what you want to achieve >> "What do we wish for our learners?"Chapters00:00 Understanding Early Onset Puberty13:56 The Impact of Society on Childhood22:08 The Role of Education in Addressing Puberty28:57 Innovative Thinking Routines in Education35:13 The Restrictive Nature of Educational Processes37:48 Cultivating Compassion and Collaboration in Classrooms40:20 The Role of Knowledge in Fostering Empathy42:57 Critique of Corporate Educational Models45:36 Challenges in Teaching Compassion46:57 The Future of National Curricula53:20 Rethinking Punishment in Education59:15 The Benefits of Outdoor Learning01:02:17 Obstacles to Progressive Educational Practices01:06:26 The Importance of Compassion in EducationFollow us, we're worth it:๐Ÿ”— Website๐Ÿ”— Spotify๐Ÿ”— Instagram๐Ÿ”— Bluesky๐Ÿ”— X (Twitter)#leadership #education #teacher #school #schoollife #inspiration #support #podcast #video #EducationPodcast, #TeachingMatters, #UKTeachers, #IrishEducation, #USEducation, #EuropeanEducation, #TeacherWellbeing, #ImposterSyndrome, #TeacherConfidence, #SchoolLeadership, #ParentCommunication, #BridgetPhillipson, #ParentEngagement, #TeacherSupport, #EducationPolicy, #EducationReform, #AIInEducation, #PupilWellbeing, #MentalHealthSupport, #ChatbotsInSchools, #TeachingChallenges, #TeachersMatter, #BananaTime, #EducationSystemChange