Episode 1: How has the role of a teacher changed in 20 years?

Episode 1 looks at the changes that have occurred in the Australian teaching profession. Rather than look at the obvious things like technology or Zoom classes, the episode looks at the deeper shifts in the education landscape. Interviews with teachers tell the story and it's not necessarily a happy one.(0:00) Intro into Ep 1 Marking The Role Podcast(3:20) Interview with Margaret Dwyer regional high school English teacher about what has changed in teaching(16:40) Brain Break - Song - (We Mavericks - The Graveyard)(21:15) Teacher Julie speaks on the lack of respect for teachers and mountains of admin(22:37) Interview with Henry Rajendra, Deputy President of NSW Teachers Federation(27:21) Will a 4-5% pay rise be enough?(27:54) Interview with Sydney primary teacher Kerry Howard on increased student stress(30:45) Submission from anonymous casual teacher who feels under valued(31:52) Submission from anonymous teacher on students dealing with COVID difficulties(32:36) Brain Break 2 - Song - (We Mavericks - The Gap)(36:14) Interview with Mark Smith Principal at Lomandra School, risk avoidance to the detriment of the student.  Join our private community group for discussionMarking the Role teachers' voice: A private groupHead to our website & sign up to our email newsletterhttps://markingtherole.com.au/Leave us a reviewhttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/marking-the-role/id1623298133Follow the podhttps://www.instagram.com/markingtherole/https://twitter.com/markingtherolehttps://www.facebook.com/markingtheroleSupport Ushttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/markingtherole/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markingtherole.substack.com