We Teach Well
Supporting Teachers, Celebrating Cultures.
Reading that Matters: Teaching for Connection and Equity
Available now on Amazon.
Comes with a bonus Planning and Reflection Workbook.
The workbook includes a variety of planning and reflection templates for each chapter. They are there to assist teachers in applying the information and strategies in the book.
As always, these are guides. Every class is different, and it is their teacher who knows best what students need.
We have created the workbook with fillable fields so it can be used online or printed if prefered.
Improving Student Engagement and Outcomes
Because it is always about the students.
At We Teach Well, we believe that every student deserves access to exceptional education, no matter where they live. Our mission is to support and uplift language and literature teachers across the globe, bridging gaps in educational resources and opportunities.
The Team
With over three decades combined of experience in educational leadership, consultancy, and professional development, we are dedicated to providing practical support and fostering cross-cultural relationships that promote educational equality.
Three Ways We Work
Decolonising Literature
Understanding that colonialism and cultural imperialism have impacted much of the literature taught around the world is important. To connect closely with literature and develop strong critical thinking skills our students need to engage with the historical and cultural events of the country where the literature was created.
In the WTW World Lit Podcast – Decolonising Literature we speak to teachers and writers in other countries about their literature. About the culture and history that lies behind the texts we are teaching.
Coaching for Australian Teachers
While most of our programs are curriculum agnostic, our current coaching programs focus on the Australian curriculum. By utilising technology we can offer valuable coaching for English teachers who want to increase their subject knowledge and pedagogy.
There is no single body of knowledge to be taught in English and literature. Poetry, novels, plays and films, amongst other texts, are used to teach students the skills they will need when they leave school. We wrote about this on our blog.
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As new issues arise and new texts are released, it is necessary for English teachers to keep current. That can be hard to do in the business and immediacy of a school setting. Our coaching programs give them the space and help to do this
The Digital Divide
We are not technology experts, but fortunately we know many wonderfull educators who are.
Our overarching purpose is to promote educational equality, and uneven access to technology is a grave concern.
We think it is important that all discussions about technology include the voices of K12 teachers, and we are more than happy to provide a space for them.
What Our Colleagues Say
Having worked in secondary schools with both teachers I have no hesitation in recommending them. Their knowledge of what is required for student success in English is indisputable. As is their compassion and sensitivity to colleagues who they will mentor and support on their teaching journey.
Carolyn is an excellent mentor always ready to help out her students and anyone around her with her skills and expertise. The work “weteachwell” is doing is important and highly relevant in today’s education landscape where creativity and arts education needs to be encouraged along with digital learning, to develop 21st century skills.
We are proud of the diverse and enriching experiences we have shared with educators around the globe. From webinars to workshops, our programs are designed to inspire and equip teachers with the tools they need to excel.
Exciting opportunities we have had to share with teachers.
We have a long way to go, but we know that it starts with teachers.
Teachers are at the centre of great teaching and learning, and if they get equal access to high quality professional development and support, their student’s outcomes will improve.
We Teach Well Blog
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Primary vs Secondary Trained. What really makes a Great Teacher?
I have always been a little in awe of primary school teachers. To daily wrangle with a room full of small children takes a special skill set and level of patience. I much preferred classes of large noisy teenagers. There was less chance that I would break them. The...
Students learned a lot in 2 years. Pity our government didn’t.
It actually breaks my heart that for the 3rd year in a row our schools in Australia, and the gifted educators who run them, are faced with uncertainty. Our educators deserve better and the students and parents they serve definitely deserve better.In an article I wrote...
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