In the second of two blog posts, Leigh B discusses the implications of being ‘nice’ and ’emotionally sensitive’ as an NQT. For links to the first see here A Japanese proverb states that we as human beings obtain three metaphorical faces; each presented to different categories of people that surround us. The first face is […]

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In this post, Leigh B explores some of the troubling and challenging elements of her experiences as a trainee drama teacher as she grew into her role as a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT). What follows is a draft section of her Masters in Teaching and Learning dissertation in the hope of gathering feedback or suggestions.

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