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Confessions of a PYP Teacher

Lu Gerlach
Well-Being
Education
Anxiety
Fear
Primary Years Programme
Trauma
Stress and Overload
Burnout
PYP
Agency
Panic Attacks
Teacher Burnout
Boreout
Learner Boreout
Trauma-Informed Teaching
John Dewey
Stoicism
Classroom Strategies
David Barlow
Panic

This podcast is for anyone who is seeking ways to design learning that promotes learner independence. It began as a passion project to help teachers during the pandemic and has transformed how I look at learning within my practice. Each episode is 15 to 30 minutes long with thoughtful ideas and some tips to apply back to your practice. The episodes are largely based on the IB Primary Years Prog... more

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Welcome back my friends to Confessions of a PYP Teacher. This is Lu Gerlach with thinkchat.

Today, I'm focusing on chapter one of Experience and Education by John Dewey, which is the second episode in the series. This chapter focus... more

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Welcome to confession number 167. My name is Lu Gerlach from thinkchat. This episode is starting a new book club series, because you know I love a good book club.

This summer, while traveling, I've been diving deep into podcasts an... more

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Welcome back to Confessions of a PYP Teacher and the fifteenth episode in our well-being series.

As we come to the end of this series, we have spent time sitting with some heavy, but very real parts of learning and teaching.

We ha... more

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Welcome back to Confessions of a PYP Teacher and the fourteenth episode in our well-being series.

I’ve been waiting to talk about our next topic for awhile, because it is quite heavy.  But I would be remiss to skip it, because it m... more

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4.1 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Great podcast for IB teachers!!

    Very informative podcast and a great way to get an in depth look into the IB framework!

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A thoughtful, educator-focused program translates IB Primary Years Programme concepts into practical classroom strategies, with a strong emphasis on learner independence, inquiry, and well-being. Episodes frequently explore topics like learner agency, boreout and burnout, trauma-informed teaching, anxiety, and stress management, often through personal storytelling and actionable tips for teachers and school leaders. A notable throughline is balancing traditional content with inquiry-driven learning, plus a clear orientation toward humane, supportive school environments. The show stands out for its candid host perspective, practical implementable ideas, and a consistent focus on well-being as integral to effective teaching.

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