Teaching as a Second Language (TSL) is a podcast all about teaching in secondary education. There are so many aspects of teaching that it is hard to wrap your head around them all. TSL is a podcast where hosts Mark and Stew discuss their experiences in education, and give tips and advice for new and beginning teachers. We share what it's like to be teachers in QLD, Australia, but also discuss teaching with guests from all areas of education.
How to communicate University options for High School students
In this episode Stew and Mark discuss ways that teachers, and the education system as a whole, needs to improve in order to best prepare High School students for university. They discuss what teachers and schools can do to provide options for students considering a tertiary pathway.
22 Feb 2026
What we love about teaching - 2025 recap and looking forward to 2026
In this episode Stewart and Mark recap the year that was (2025) and discuss the 7-month hiatus from the podcast. We look forward to 2026 and discuss what we love most about our jobs, and why we are looking forward to getting stuck into 2026.
26 May 2025
How to Issue Consequences to Students WITHOUT any Pushback - Behaviour Bites Ep 2
Stew and Mark explain the 3Cs framework, which allows teachers to implement consequences for student actions effectively and respectfully, minimizing resistance.
3 Apr 2025
SILENCE - Why it's MANDATORY for teachers - Behaviour Bites Ep 1
In the first installment of our mini-series "Behaviour Bites" Stew and Mark discuss the importance, nay, imperativeness (that's definitely a word) of silence in the classroom. For many reasons silence is an absolute must when it comes to teaching, yet so many teachers get it wrong. Give this episode a listen and see if you agree with Stew and Mark's strong opinions on the matter.
28 Mar 2025
How to Teach/Learn a new Language - with Language Expert Gio
In this podcast Stew and Mark get a lesson from colleague and language expert Gio who shares his secrets for teaching languages to students. We go on a journey of learning how languages are acquired and the dos and donts of learning a new language. If you've never made it past 4 weeks of using Duolingo, there's a good reason why.
24 Feb 2025
How Experienced Teachers Prepare for a New School Year
In this episode Stew and Mark discuss how they prepare to be the best versions of themselves at the start of a new school year. They discuss strategies that have worked time and time again. They also discuss new strategies that have revolutionised the way they approach the start of the school year. This is a long one, but the juicy content is towards the end, so make sure you stay tuned!
9 Feb 2025
Primary vs Secondary teaching? What's the difference?
In this episode Stew and Mark get to chat with Deb about her teaching career, in particular swapping between Primary and Secondary teaching. A very eye-opening conversation about not only the differences between the systems, but we also enjoyed picking Deb's brain about how she has perceived education as a whole changing across her 25+ years in the classroom. Due to some poor planning on Stew's (actually Mark's) behalf, Mark and Stew had to share a microphone - probably good for a guest to ge...
2 Dec 2024
2024 is OVER - What happened?
Join Mark and Stew as they discuss the year that was, 2024.
13 Nov 2024
Is Suspending Students Actually Effective?
Is the traditional approach to student suspensions truly effective, or are we just offering students an unintended break? Join us as we unpack this controversial subject with Cara, a head of department and dedicated Roosters fan, who offers her unique insights into the world of educational discipline. Together, we challenge the common narrative portrayed in the media, advocating for alternatives that could transform classroom dynamics for the better. Cara sheds light on the impact of suspensi...
20 Jun 2024
What is a guidance officer, and what do they do?
Guidance Officer Roxy shares her expertise on the role and responsibilities of a guidance officer, empowering listeners with essential insights for navigating educational support systems.
28 May 2024
Neurodivergent Students - How we as teachers can help (ft. Kasey)
In today's episode, Stew and Mark are joined by Kasey, a psychologist who has a lot of experience working with children. Neurodivergent students (not to be confused with Neurodiverse students) are super challenging in both behaviour management, but also academic domains. We hope our chat with Kasey today will help you understand a little bit more about Neurodivergent students, and how you can best support them in the classroom.
11 May 2024
Are you caring too much as a teacher?
In this episode Stew and Mark discuss the importance of "giving a shit" as a teacher, but focus on the fact we have a limited number of "shits" to give. We discuss where we can invest our time and energy most effectively in order to maximise our impact as teachers, whilst maintaining self-care and avoiding the dreaded burnout.
8 May 2024
High School Behaviour Management 101
In this episode Mark and Stew discuss the ins and outs of behaviour management for high school teachers. We discuss the importance of building relationships as a cornerstone of all effective behaviour management, and share our personal stories including successes and failures. This episode is perfect for beginning teachers who are struggling and need some pointers on fundamentals, but also for teachers who want to share in some positive tales of success.
16 Apr 2024
How education has changed in the last 50 years
Graham Lee, a seasoned educator with 50 years of experience, shares his insights on the transformative changes in education over the last five decades.
28 Mar 2024
The Hardest Year of Teaching (spoiler: it's not what you think)
Second year teacher Georgia shares strategies for coping with the challenges of her second year of teaching, revealing that it's often harder than the first year.
17 Mar 2024
Co-Teaching is the Future of Inclusion
Co-teaching experts Mark and Stew explore the benefits and feasibility of the co-teaching model, a revolutionary approach to inclusive education that pairs two teachers for planning, preparation, and success.
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