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Bambi Spicer, Jana Harel

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Bambi is originally from Australia and has been teaching English in Israel for 29 years. Her students have taught her that both learning and teaching are a process encouraged by patience and self-awareness. She believes that as an English language teacher she has the chance to interact with the youth who will be leading the world. spicerbambi@gmail.com — Jana is originally from Scotland and has been teaching English in Israel for the past nine years. Her students in junior high and high school are from varied backgrounds allowing her the opportunity to differentiate her methods in the classroom. She thoroughly enjoys her work and the connection she has with her students. jana.harel@gmail.com

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Give writing a chance

We have coined the term ‘professional learning pair’ (PLP) as a result of a series of discussions which deepened our understanding of teaching, by talking candidly and by using academic sources to validate our thoughts (Harel & Spicer, 2022). The topic of writing allowed many hours of conversation, looking at the myriad of experiences that influence the teaching of writing with both of us agreeing that a framework for teaching, as well as a focus on communication, prove valuable tools in allowing the successful development of teaching this literary skill in the high school classroom. Jana’s story When I think about...

A teacher’s dialogue: learning to learn

This article offers advice on how to ensure your teaching has real impact. Time must be allowed for feedback and reflection and it is important that the final impact be outside the lesson.

Teacher dialogue: a struggling learner

A common problem in language teaching is learners who struggle. Both teachers have experienced this issue but by discussing their reflections about it, they can find ways to deal with it it in future.

Student behaviour

Both teachers have experienced unsatisfactory student behaviour but by discussing their reflections about it, they can find ways to minimise it in future

Outcomes of a teacher dialogue 32.3

Both teachers have experienced shame and vulnerability in the classroom but by opening up to it and admitting it exists and then by talking about it and reflecting, change might come.

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