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Deadly Jellyfish Sting in Zanzibar Africa

Memory from 2016, aged 27. Zanzibar, Tanzania, Africa. Over the coming weeks, I plan to share personal stories spanning back as far as my memory will allow. But to kick off the series, I’ve decided to write about a fairly recent experience; not because of its significance or appeal, but simply because I told...

The Power of Story Telling

Some people say our memories are what make us. Others think it’s important to let go of the past and live in the present. Of late I’ve been telling friends I fear for our future. As technology gets smarter, in some ways the humans who create and use it are getting dumber. As I...

Back to Blog-asics

I have decided to write this blog post for myself more so than my online audience. It’s the first time I’ve done so since becoming a paid writer. For those of you who don’t know me or my story, I started blogging over two years ago to document my experience as a teacher living...

How to Teachers Learn to Effective Communicators? And More Importantly, Are They?

I recently completed a small-scale research project and have submitted my paper for review by Monash University. The study relates to how preservice teachers learn to become effective communicators during the four-year undergraduate program. I believe the findings highlight significant issues with Monash’s course and would provide valuable insight for other universities and those...

My Experience of Writing a Research Paper

Earlier this year I enrolled in a post-graduate course to learn how to conduct and write a research report adhering to academic standards. I was really keen to get started, thinking my background as an educator, journalist and creative writer would help me excel and produce valuable findings to enhance aspects of teacher education....

Make Your Own Meaning of Life: A Simple Reminder

How you choose to interpret these three words is entirely up to you! Study these two images. The text appears exactly the same in each, yet the images highlight opposite views. One would make you think the poster (on social media) is bitterly disappointed with life- that nothing in life brings happiness. Contrarily, the lighter image sends a...

Effective Communication is Paramount in Teaching and Learning

Changing tact as teachers The typical Australian classroom represents our globalised world, enriched with students of diverse backgrounds and cultures. This being the case, there will never be one single method of communication to suit all learners and situations. However, teachers can be educated to become ‘adaptive experts’ in communication, which will assist them...

We Should Be Promoting Great Ideas Over Identities

Think of an influential young woman who regularly features in the media. Irrespective of purpose or industry, it’s likely you know her face well. If a character like Miley Cyrus first came to mind, deeply consider the reason why. Photo: Tricksware Shameless self-promotion has not only become acceptable, but encouraged by social media platforms. It’s...

What I Learnt From Working in Japan for One Year

I decided to show myself to the airport door after a year-long party adventure in Japan. The nation’s gracious hosts had far more up their sleeves than what a magician could conjure, and I couldn’t have departed feeling more satisfied from the experience. What’s a party without a take-home goodie bag? My heart and...

Visit the Hidden Town of Tenkawa in Japan

Hidden in the crevasses of its mountainous surrounds, Tenkawa Village is one of the few holiday destinations Japanese tourists have managed to keep under wraps. During weekends and public holidays, nature-lovers come in droves to sip from the sparkling fresh Dorogawa Springs and watch the sun blanket the colourful roofs from one of the...

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