RTP#006 The 5 Biggest Fears Stopping Teachers Moving Forward

“No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.” Albert Einstein Fear and discomfort is a natural part of growth and development isn’t it. We’ve all seen our students struggle as they learn something new, pushing them past those negative, tricky feelings and coming out the other side. Fear is an important emotion. It’s there for a reason. To guide us and to ask us to question. It’s a really positive thing, unless it’s allowed to go unchecked and it becomes a barrier to learning, progress and our growth as an educator. If you’re struggling with the process of accreditation and career progression, you are not alone. Career growth, can seem hard, complicated and overwhelming. I realised recently, that I taught my first lesson 21 years ago. That’s 21 years of learning with my students and boy have there been some fears to overcome as I have done so. Let me share some of my thoughts on these fears with you.