{"podcast":{"title":"Helping Teachers Thrive","slug":"helping-teachers-thrive-6305601","podcast_index_feed_id":6305601,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/642a979e13df9d0011c0d667","website_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/tem-s-teaching-tips","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/642a979e13df9d0011c0d667/1697399805510-f5f1128fd03ba47479e93711c8aa41c2.jpeg","author":"Tem Ezimokhai","episode_count":191,"summary":"Empowering Educators: Insights, Tips, and Strategies for Every Stage of Your Teaching Career with episodes now CPD accredited. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting your teaching journey, this resource is for you! Join me as I dive into the diverse world of teaching, offering valuable insights, practical tips, and expert advice on effective teaching strategies to help you excel in your Teaching Career. Since beginning my Teaching Career in 2009, I have been dedicated to empowering students to reach their full potential. I believe in the transformative power of education, not only to enhance academic success but also to build character and resilience. Through my experience mentoring teachers, I aim to continue shaping young minds while nurturing the growth of those who guide them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T10:19:04.128095+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/helping-teachers-thrive-6305601"},"episode":{"title":"What Are We Really Teaching Our Students?","slug":"what-are-we-really-teaching-our-students","published_at":"2026-06-02T23:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/helping-teachers-thrive-6305601/what-are-we-really-teaching-our-students","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/helping-teachers-thrive-6305601","url":"https://shows.acast.com/tem-s-teaching-tips/episodes/6a1bf9e3ad55909da6586fd0","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/642a979e13df9d0011c0d667/e/6a1bf9e3ad55909da6586fd0/media.mp3","summary":"DESCRIPTION: What if the most important thing you teach this year isn't on your scheme of work? In this episode of Helping Teachers Thrive , Tem shares a recent conversation with a student that completely stopped her in her tracks and reminded her why teaching matters so much. As educators, we're often consumed by data, accountability, behaviour, assessments and workload. It's easy to measure grades. It's easy to measure progress. But what about the impact we have that can't be measured? The lessons students carry with them long after they've forgotten the content. If you've ever questioned whether you're making a difference, felt overwhelmed by the pressures of teaching, or wondered if your efforts are truly having an impact, this episode is for you. If you would like to enquire about trauma-informed training, please contact Tem at tem@helpingteachersthrive.com or book a call: https://calendly.com/tem-helpingteachersthrive/60 KEY TAKEAWAYS: One comment can completely change your perspective Why some of the most important lessons aren't found in any specification What students really remember about their time in school How the hidden curriculum shapes future adults Why connection matters more than we sometimes realise BEST MOMENTS: \"When we're drowning in workload, data, marking and accountability pressures, it's really easy to forget that some of the most important things that we teach aren't even measured.\" \"Students don't always tell us straight away. They don't always say thank you. They don't always recognise the impact we're having.\" \"Many won't even remember the lesson we taught. They'll remember the confidence we built within them, the belief we gave them, the resilience we helped them develop, and the life lessons we taught along the way.\" \"Sometimes all it ta…","meta_description":"DESCRIPTION: What if the most important thing you teach this year isn't on your scheme of work? In this episode of Helping Teachers Thrive , Tem shares a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":501,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/helping-teachers-thrive-6305601/episodes/what-are-we-really-teaching-our-students/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/helping-teachers-thrive-6305601/what-are-we-really-teaching-our-students.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}