Amber Josephine's Work Posts

Feb. 06, 2019

D is for...

Diary! This is a snapshot of my teaching day today, which includes a composite grade 10/11 physics class. It’s the calm before the storm really. Tomorrow I…

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Jan. 25, 2019

Use Your Imagination

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Jan. 23, 2019

Your Favourite Pi(e)

Finally back at work today after a fantastic set of school holidays. Today was the first of three days of meetings, presentations and planning all in…

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Jan. 22, 2019

Handwriting

Last year my wife was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, which has presented her with some challenges in her career as a high school teacher. Aside from…

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Dec. 07, 2017

D is for...

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Dec. 04, 2017

Busy

The last week the school year means most classes have already finished and we are running an “alternate program” focusing on literacy and numeracy for students…

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Nov. 22, 2017

My Work Space

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Nov. 17, 2017

Lunch

End of year assessment marking time means little time for food prep. A strict diet of chocolate (many gifts from students), coffee and mi goreng helps get…

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Nov. 14, 2017

Antique

Tonight is the senior formal - a chance to say farewell to my students before their graduation in a couple of days time. And also a chance to get up and dance…

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Aug. 29, 2017

Back to School (29/8/17)

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Aug. 15, 2017

Arrow (15/8/17)

Lately my chemistry students have been learning about acid-base reactions. And just like every other topic we cover, the importance of writing the chemical…

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July 18, 2017

End (18/7/17)

Today I was out and about visiting one of our local primary schools in order to present a science show. It's a great way to meet the students who will be…

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July 17, 2017

T is for... (17/7/17)

Today was one of those days where I got to share my love for chemistry with my students, demonstrating what is one of my favourite analytical techniques. A…

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July 07, 2017

Hard Work (7/7/17)

Whoever thinks teachers have it easy need to have a good hard look at themselves. Here is what "holidays" look like from a teacher's perspective...

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May 22, 2017

Upside Down (22/5/17)

As a teacher I am often asked to reflect on my practices as an educator in the endless pursuit of improvement for myself and my students. Not entirely sure…

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May 16, 2017

A Place You've Never Been (16/5/17)

For the second day in a row I have spent my evening at a professional development - this time at the Queensland Academy - Creative Industies.

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May 15, 2017

Ground Level (15/5/17)

It was back to university this evening as I attended a professional development workshop on how to use Arduino micro-controllers. It was all focused on learning…

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