‘Be open to learn, unlearn and relearn’ – Anon I saw this as a post on social media and it really resonated with me. Easier said than done right? Especially when we get stuck in our ways. That’s what I love about being a teacher; having the chance to re-do …
In my recent interviews with Joyful Teachers I have been reflecting on some of their wise words of counsel as I ponder my own experiences from the past, during the present and as I look forward to the future of my own teaching and learning. “I realised that if I …
Interview of Transcript with Liz Corridore Jo: “Hi everybody, I’m here with Liz Corridore, a former colleague from Holmesglen Institute of Tafe in Victoria.. Liz ..Liz is in tropical Coffs Harbour. I’m not sure that the background is actually Coffs Harbour though? But we could always pretend that it is! [ …
What if we just took the view of meeting ourselves and others exactly as we are right now? When it comes to learning this especially important. Feeling comfortable to just be open to receiving and allowing information and ideas and taking things one step at a time. I met my …
I recently tried stand up paddle boarding and on my second attempt I got up on the board! I was encouraged to get my paddle into the water to get moving to help stabilise the board and to make balancing easier. Another great tip was to look straight ahead instead …
Fun is something we sometimes think should be put on hold, maybe reserved for weekends and holidays; when in reality the whole joy of fun really happens spontaneously and unexpectedly and often without a lot of expectation. While serious things need to be done and achieved and it takes attention …
It is something that is so precious but it can’t always be ‘seen’ often until it is felt – and that might not be until it has been used up faster than it can be replenished. Emotions have been described as energy in motion and it is important than they …
Interview of Transcript with Cassidy Reff Jo: “Hi everybody today I am introducing you to Cassidy – Cassidy and I are calling between Colorado and Melbourne respectively. Cassidy is a Special Ed teacher who I met in Brussels.. I was sharply reminded some 14 years ago! At the time, Cassidy …
Interview of Transcript with Mary Hughes Jo: “Hi everybody, I’m here today with Dr Mary Hughes, she’s a senior lecturer of the Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies at Holmesglen Institute (of Tafe) here in Melbourne, I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Mary for several years now; as a teaching colleague, …
During 2020 I interviewed Joyful Teachers with whom I have worked with here and on my travels. I have created videos for my new You Tube Channel. I will feature one new interview per week on my Jo Harris Education Consultant page via a link to my channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyXR_Y24QB4fQwEBZV8Yi9Q. It …
