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Jan 2020
9m 53s

Shaping Lives

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Lyndsay, a biology teacher in Edinburgh, describes her job as rewarding, challenging and interesting. She discusses why she became a teacher, strategies and advice for effective learning, and the support available to help you progress in your career. Want to help shape young minds? Visit teachinscotland.scot to find out more. The ‘Why Teach’ podcasts are su ... Show More
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