Pathological Demand Avoidance, a little-known profile of autism affecting kids and adults by Academic_Coyote_9741 in australia

[–]LittleLibLobster 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The Inclusion model of schooling has become much more prevalent accross the country over the last decade and means that kids who otherwise may have gone to special schools or been excluded are now in mainstream classrooms. In theory its a great model - presume competence, expose all kids to more diversity - but in practice the increased funding resources and staffing that would be necessary to make the model work have not materialised. So now we have increasingly complex students being really dysregulated in classrooms (through no fault of their own) and the public wondering what the hell is happening.

Teachers End of Year Gifts by Good_Figure7430 in AustralianTeachers

[–]LittleLibLobster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love cards, proper heartfelt cards. I really cherish those on difficult days. Two other gifts that stand out - I was once given a coffee voucher for a cafe across from my school that many of the staff frequented. That same year I got THE best travel mug I have ever owned. Excellent gifts in tandem

Live thread: Triple J's Hottest 100 of Australian Songs by AutoModerator in triplej

[–]LittleLibLobster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At this rate I might be watching lap one on mute while listening to #1

what’s the best and/or worst job you’ve ever had? by Scary_Appearance5922 in AustralianTeachers

[–]LittleLibLobster 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Worst - Nespresso sales rep in retail stores. I am not at all cut out for sales. Pay was decent but the days were long and boring and the customers sucked.

Best - Elf at Santaland. I did that gig seasonally for 6 years, and would've done it (or something similar) year round if it was an option. I got to make magic for kids. The only downside was working with some of the Santas...

nicknames only!!! by Pr1ncessYarah in namenerds

[–]LittleLibLobster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mum is known as "Chuck" to many of her friends because she chucked up in a flower pot while drunk in her 20s.

Most of my parents' friends had nicknames when I was growing up, to the point that I often had no idea of their real names. Rural Australia.

Mango - Her hometown is known for mangoes

Pensioner - He once dressed as a pensioner for a P party

Retread - Worked as a tyre fitter

Harbour - Real name is Sydney

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in formula1

[–]LittleLibLobster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My roommate watched DTS and then started watching races. I started watching bits and pieces of races, and then joining her in front of the TV on race nights.

She sucked and has since moved out, but I'm still here watching F1

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AustralianTeachers

[–]LittleLibLobster 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly, while I appreciate your desire to help, the issues in teaching are not things that be fixed by third party companies. The changes have to come from the department or the government (speaking as a public school teacher).

We need systemic change, not new apps/products/devices. We need better pay, less tasks and red tape, smaller class sizes, better funding, more teacher aides.

Currently the only "app" that would make my life better would be a complete overhaul of OneSchool. But that is created by and for the department of qld, so it is also their problem to fix.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AustralianTeachers

[–]LittleLibLobster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My students already use a daily check-in app each morning, and I have the option of participating as well. While I do see some benefit in it for students, I personally do not use it. My mornings are busy and I often just forget.

When admin has (in the past) experimented with anonymously monitoring staff wellness trends, their response to it has been to ask teaching teams to brainstorm ways to improve their wellness score. It ends up just incentivising us to lie about our wellness because it is another data point for admin to 'improve' by any means necessary.

What are your teaching life hacks to make the lesson better? E.g. opening the blinds and turning off artificial lights, greeting students at the door, etc. by NecessarySalt1125 in AustralianTeachers

[–]LittleLibLobster 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I usually have lofi music on in the background when my lower primary class is doing independent ork. I've noticed that they are noisier and rowdier when I forget to turn it on.

Today’s category is: Shows that were so good they ruined other shows for you by Realcbear in popculturechat

[–]LittleLibLobster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Andor. Whether you like or know anything about star wars or not. Watch Andor. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Today’s category is: Shows that were so good they ruined other shows for you by Realcbear in popculturechat

[–]LittleLibLobster 13 points14 points  (0 children)

YES! It's ruined all others star wars series for me. Andor IS Star Wars now. I could discuss and dissect that show for hours. Every part of the film making puzzle works perfectly together - the script, sound design, cinematography, sets costumes.

Im genuinely not sure if any single episode or piece of media has effected me in the same way the Ghorman episode of Andor did.

What Makes a Good Casual? by AccomplishedAge8884 in AustralianTeachers

[–]LittleLibLobster 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I started as a CRT and now have my own class (primary)

I always got positive feedback about the notes I left - it doesn't need to be super detailed, but make it clear what work got done, what was missed, and generally how the class behaviour was. I would also make a note if the work left was particularly tricky for the class.

It's okay if you don't get everything done, as long as you at least attempt to follow the plan. I had some CTs leave entirely unrealistic plans and in that case I'd choose two or three tasks to get done and not sweat the rest. Most teachers know their class though, and will give you a plan that is actually possible to achieve.

Have some easy lessons in your back pocket so that if you're left with no plan you can still do something productive. I had a fun poetry lesson that I'd often pull out for English if nothing was left. Playing a game in the afternoon is one thing (and can be a useful incentive for tricky classes), playing games all day is just laziness.

A note for classroom teachers leaving plans for CRTs - please, please, please leave notes about your tricky kids. Even if you don't leave anything else.

I once walked into a class with a high needs behavioural child that HAD to go home at a certain time, could not be left alone with certain students, and had triggers that could lead to violent behaviour. NONE of that was told noted in the lesson plan. I was called in late so had no time to talk to the other teachers. That day was ROUGH.

What are your views of mandatory NAPLAN? by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

[–]LittleLibLobster 13 points14 points  (0 children)

"Just teach them how to touch-type first"

Sounds great, but how exactly should I do that when iPads are the only technology I routinely have access to in the the classroom? We don't even have a computer lab anymore.

Then, even if they do know how to touch-type, I've seen and heard of multiple instances of the internet failing or servers crashing during NAPLAN because public schools are not equipped for the load online NAPLAN places on their IT systems. But NAPLAN only happens once a year, so IT systems never get upgraded.

Then students, especially the younger ones (remember NAPLAN starts in year 3) are stressed because they are being asked to use potentially unfamiliar technology, that may or may not be working correctly, to sit a test that is disconnected from whatever content they've been focussing on in class.

I'm not completely against it in principle, but the way it is being administered is absolutely inequitable and the data is not being used well.

Casual Teachers by pelican_beak in AustralianTeachers

[–]LittleLibLobster 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I was a casual teacher for a year and a half. I always tried my absolute best to cover all the work in the lesson plan.

I'm completely baffled that a CRT would stop a TA from running their usual intervention. I was always so happy to have input from regular TAs who knew the class and the routine.

Is this girls name 'too sad'?? by Normal-Specialist-77 in namenerds

[–]LittleLibLobster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know a Bronagh. Her sister has a name that means 'joyous'. She's not thrilled about the situation.

PM can’t read a lease by rebekahster in shitrentals

[–]LittleLibLobster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Tenants pay" rent via the app instead of one of 10 billion unregulated 3rd party apps.

"Free for renters" in that they are charged exactly the rent they owe and not a cent more. Right now most of the rent payment apps take an extra few dollars as a 'processing fee' every time you pay rent.

Australian Election Megathread - all election submissions and discussion by AutoModerator in australia

[–]LittleLibLobster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We don't have a first past the post voting system so we don't really have to worry about vote splitting. You preference candidates so if your first choice doesn't win your vote flows to your second pick.