Remote outback schools need competent, knowledgeable and experienced teachers. Often it is young, enthusiastic, unattached less experienced graduate or early career teachers who are able to make the big leap and commit to teaching in remote outback schools. And while these amazing educators can offer so much, there is also
This is a blog post that I (Hakea) wish someone had written before I took up my first teaching position. I had heard people raving about Barefoot Investor but thought it sounded culty… and besides ‘investing’ sounded a lot like gambling to me. So I didn’t educate myself and I
Living and working in a remote outback community can be a fulfilling and rewarding experience, but it can also come with its own set of challenges, such as homesickness. First aid is treatment provided during an incident until you can get more support or long term solutions. Sometimes a little
Roads in outback Australia can be sparse, long and empty of fellow travelers. They can be beautiful, ever changing, and interesting. But also hot, lacking phone reception or amenities. It is important that you take into consideration some hints and tips before travelling. These are just some of the hints
Welcome to your ultimate remote outback teacher inspiration station…. or remote teacher Instagram account directory! Remote outback teacher Instagram accounts from across the country to learn from, connect to and be inspired by! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7cCoYlgDHs Want to be a remote outback teacher but need to know more first? Check out our
No matter what stage of your remote teaching journey you are at- we are here for you. From remote ‘curious’, just been accepted for a position, during uplift, new remote or experienced remote- we are here for you. First Nations educator looking to transition to teaching- we are here for
Inclusive education is an approach to educating all students in a single classroom, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. It is based on the belief that all students should have equal opportunities to learn and participate in the classroom, and that the needs of individual students should be met through
As remote outback teachers we are coming to our classrooms from a different cultural background, childhood and teaching experience- and may view the world, teaching and learning through a different lens. Deep listening is particularly important for remote outback teachers as it allows better understanding and respect of unique culture
There is so much that could be added to a checklist for teachers new to remote outback communities. We have tried to condense the most important for you. Obviously this is not an extensive list- but it is a ‘hit the ground’ running checklist for new remote outback teachers. We’d
What is ‘new person fatigue’ for Aboriginal people in remote outback communities? “New person fatigue” is a term used to describe the feeling of exhaustion that can be experienced by people in small, remote communities when they are frequently visited by outsiders or have a rotation of new staff into
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