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Imposter Syndrome: 5 Tips for Overcoming It

That voice saying you're about to be found out is common in teaching, and there are practical ways to turn it down.

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New term, new class, the first day back after a long break: it's often when the old doubts come back. Can I still do this? Is someone about to notice I'm making it up as I go? Plenty of people in schools feel exactly this, newly qualified or 20 years in, and hardly anyone says so.

You'll come away with five ways to answer it. Keep a folder of the nice things people have said to you and read it on a bad day. Write down your worst fears and plan what you'd do if each one happened ("if I lose my words, then I'll walk to the back of the room and start again"). And when a whole hall of children feels like too much, teach to one child you know well.

There's also a link to Education Support, the charity for everyone who works in education.

Modules

6 modules
  1. 1Tip 1 – Open up and feel less alone3 min
  2. 2Tip 2 – Keep a log of the good bits5 min
  3. 3Tip 3 – Plan for the worst5 min
  4. 4Tip 4 – Take a breath and stand tall7 min
  5. 5Tip 5 – Keep a child in mind3 min
  6. 6Access Help via Education Support

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