The Teacher Journal: Bitesize CPD and reflective activities for a successful school year

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The Teacher Journal is the must-have resource for early career teachers looking to thrive in their first role. This one-of-a-kind hybrid journal is packed full of opportunities for professional development, practical information and relatable anecdotes from a teacher who knows. Its easily digestible content makes it perfect for dipping in and out of around a busy work schedule, and it even offers space to plan and organise lessons. By providing useful questions and prompts, this book helps early career teachers to self-reflect, prioritise their wellbeing and increase job satisfaction while avoiding burnout. The content is divided to reflect each school term, encouraging professional and personal growth throughout the entire academic year. The Teacher Journal is the ultimate What I wish Id had toolkit to help ECTs create the strong foundations needed to succeed in their careers while maintaining self-care.

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Well done to Naomi Barker for taking the journal idea and making it into something engaging and practical while retaining the personal. I look forward to seeing subsequent editions for every year of teaching and will recommend this to our PGCE student teachers. -- Hans Svennevig * Lecturer, UCL Faculty of Education and Society *
This is not a book to keep in pristine condition. By July it needs to be well thumbed, slightly dog-eared, its pages highlighted, doodled and covered in sticky notes. Crucial reading not only for Early Career Teachers but for their mentors and support network too. -- Andrew Cowley, author of The Wellbeing Toolkit, The Wellbeing Curriculum, coach and speaker on staff and pupil mental health and wellbeing.
This is a fantastic practical book for reflective teaching, with an incredible number of weekly reflection opportunities to allow bite-sized CPD....and is a must for teachers at all stages in reflecting on their professional practice, in a positive, progressive, and engaging way. -- Colin Hill * Founder, researcher and editor of UkEdChat *

Author Bio

Naomi Barker is the head of a sixth form in London and has delivered PGCE training at both the University of Cambridge and the University of Hertfordshire. Having always been passionate about secondary school environments, Naomi has actively sought to improve PSHCEe teaching throughout her career, working with schools locally and nationally to develop their provision. She is a member of the teacher advisory board for the PSHE Association and her healthy relationships programme won the FPA Brook award for her school.