John Daicopoulos
@enduringphysics.substack.com
Converting 35 years of teaching physics to adolescents into professional development for new physics teachers.
🇨🇦 Enjoying life in Brisbane.
My Bluesky home for: enduringphysics.substack.com
🇨🇦 Enjoying life in Brisbane.
My Bluesky home for: enduringphysics.substack.com
As I finish out after 35 years, I leave with mixed emotions on so many level. I would find it difficult to recommend this profession today, but desperately want to.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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‘Diabolical’: why Australia’s teacher shortages are among the worst in the world – and who is suffering most
Regional and disadvantaged schools are bearing the brunt of the crisis, with almost two-thirds of teachers reporting high levels of stress
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November 3, 2025 at 10:31 AM
As I finish out after 35 years, I leave with mixed emotions on so many level. I would find it difficult to recommend this profession today, but desperately want to.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
A great idea. We've been doing this in Australia for a few years now, and it makes the process so much easier.
October 10, 2025 at 10:14 PM
A great idea. We've been doing this in Australia for a few years now, and it makes the process so much easier.
I’m interested too.
October 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I’m interested too.
Better than any digital display
September 26, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Better than any digital display
These are mostly younger teachers with few supporting mentors left with the time to help.
I wonder how the median age of teachers teaching has changed over a generation?
I wonder how the median age of teachers teaching has changed over a generation?
August 31, 2025 at 7:16 AM
These are mostly younger teachers with few supporting mentors left with the time to help.
I wonder how the median age of teachers teaching has changed over a generation?
I wonder how the median age of teachers teaching has changed over a generation?
If a group of physics teachers can debate the nuances of these definitions, we should not be surprised our students struggle with it, even more.
August 30, 2025 at 8:42 PM
If a group of physics teachers can debate the nuances of these definitions, we should not be surprised our students struggle with it, even more.
Yes, and serious issues for learning to solve problems too. One of my requirements for tutoring is that my student must work with pen and paper.
August 24, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Yes, and serious issues for learning to solve problems too. One of my requirements for tutoring is that my student must work with pen and paper.