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You Couldn't Make This Up!

Diaries of a Secondary School Teacher

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You Couldn't Make This Up!

By: Mark MacDonald
Narrated by: Mark MacDonald
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About this listen
  • What is it really like to work in a British school as a teacher in the 21st century?
  • What happened to the national Curriculum in England?
  • How do teachers deal with disruption?
  • Hilarious things students say! Sometimes intentionally!
  • Which issues are most draining of teachers' energy?
©2023 Francis Mark MacDonald (P)2023 Francis Mark MacDonald Childhood Education Education Primary Education Witty Funny Secondary Education Student

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This engaging audiobook offers a humorous and relatable insight into the world of teaching, showcasing the amusing experiences and antics encountered in the classroom. While resonating with teachers, it's equally captivating for parents, providing a peek into the educational realm through a teacher's entertaining narrative. With a knack for storytelling, the author presents a treasure trove of hilarious and unexpected stories that keep listeners hooked. A must-listen for anyone intrigued by the quirks and curveballs of the education system, providing an enjoyable and relatable experience for both educators and parents alike

engaging audiobook with humor

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The audiobook promises an authentic peek into the life of a teacher in a British secondary school. As a parent, it's valuable to see how educational environments have evolved in the 21st century, offering insights into teachers' daily challenges and joys. This perspective helps in understanding the teacher's role beyond just delivering lectures.

As a parent, I was interested in how teachers deal with disruption, a crucial aspect of the school environment. This can give you a sense of the discipline and classroom management styles prevalent in schools and how they might affect your child's learning experience.

The mention of "hilarious things students say" indicates a lighter, more humorous side of the student-teacher relationship. This can be a refreshing perspective for parents who usually hear about the academic side of school life. It shows the human, often fun, interactions that can enrich the learning experience.

Overall, this audiobook offers a well-rounded view of the contemporary educational landscape from a teacher's perspective, which can be invaluable for parents. It covers the challenges and systemic issues and sheds light on the lighter, more human aspects of education that are often overlooked.

Interesting humorous stories from a teacher

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This was a very interesting audiobook for me to listen to, and I really enjoyed it. It was funny to hear some of the experiences teachers go through dealing with kids, and so very relatable. I really got a kick out of some of the things the kids said. Although I am not a teacher, I am a Mom and I found this very relatable!

Fun and entertaining

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This audiobook offered a witty window into the world of teaching. The narrator's diary-style anecdotes highlight the humor and humanity found in schools. Student mishaps, curriculum changes, long hours - teachers face many challenges. Yet despite the difficulties, their passion perseveres—an entertaining glimpse behind the scenes of the noble, messy, and wildly amusing profession.

Teachers' Tales from the Front Lines

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This book had me cracking up as it went through the unpredictable world of teaching. I am not a teacher but I couldn't believe some of the absurd situations described in the book, but it's clear that the teaching profession is full of surprises. The author has done a great job in taking their many years of experience and turning it into an engaging collection of anecdotes. For anyone considering a teaching career, the book can show a behind-the-scenes look into what you may be getting yourself into.

The stories were shared in a very candid way which keeps you interested to keep listening to more. I really enjoyed the book and would recommend it for teachers or non-teachers to listen to.

Great source of comedy

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This audiobook is like sitting down with your dad or granddad and listening to him recounting memories, I loved it! I could listen to more.

It was very interesting to hear about the differences of teaching 20-30 years ago compared to today. But also hearing how similar kids are still.

Tales of teaching

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Although I left the UK school system around 40 years ago, this book transported me back there straight away, and many of the situations this teacher found himself in will be familiar to all of us, albeit on the pupil side of the argument. Situations included violence, the bible and fingering, so it makes for a very entertaining listen. Thoroughly recommend.

This takes me back

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Check out this awesome story where a secondary teacher spills the beans on how his mixed bag of students threw curveballs at the education system. He's got this knack for spinning a great yarn that keeps you hooked. Plus, he's got a treasure trove of hilarious stories to share. This book is like a sneak peek into the world of education through the eyes of someone who's been around the block. If you're into all things education, it's a must!

interesting listen

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