Navigating Tricky Conversations: Handling Difficult Colleagues and ParentsIn the fifth episode of our practical Q&A series for CRTs, we shift our focus from student behaviour to the other crucial relationships relief teachers must navigate: interactions with school staff and parents.Schools are complex ecosystems where high pressure and miscommunication can easily lead to friction. As a CRT, you are often entering these dynamics with little background context, making it challenging to advocate for yourself or defuse tension on the spot. In this episode, our panel shares realistic advice and experience-based strategies for maintaining professionalism, setting boundaries, and managing difficult adult interactions.What do you do if –A regular staff member treats you with disrespect or dismisses your professional capability?An anxious or confrontational parent challenges a decision you made during the day?This series is designed to support CRTs with realistic advice, reassurance, and practical strategies that will help you handle challenging interactions with confidence and professionalism.Professional Development OpportunityProfessional learning may include:•seminars, conferences, workshops and online learning•collegiate meetings and professional conversations focused on improving practice and outcomes for learners•participation in education-related boards, committees or panels.This episode focuses on:Australian Professional Standards for Teachers 1.1 Physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students1.2 Understand how students learn2.1 Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area2.5 Literacy and numeracy strategies2.6 Information and Communication Technology (ICT)3.4 Select and use resources3.5 Use effective classroom communication4.1 Support student participation 4.2 Manage classroom activities4.3 Manage challenging behaviour4.4 Maintain student safety4.5 Use ICT safely, responsibly and ethically7.1 Meet professional ethics and responsibilitiesLooking for work? Submit your CV Looking for quality teachers?If you would like to use Tradewind’s teachers in your school, please call 1800 192 195 or send your details to us and we will be in contact shortly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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