<![CDATA[Teacher Takeaway Podcast - Show Notes]]>Mon, 01 May 2023 21:43:14 +1000Weebly<![CDATA[S3, EP13: Science of Maths]]>Sat, 22 Apr 2023 14:00:00 GMThttps://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes/s3-ep13-science-of-maths
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How can teachers engage in quality mathematics instruction?

All teachers at one point or another would have heard of the body of research known as the Science of Reading, but is there a Science of Mathematics?
In episode 13, the Teacher Takeaway Podcast team talk with Brendan Lee about the Science of Maths and engaging students in quality Mathematics instruction , including:
  • What does a quality maths lesson look like? 
  • How should teachers be sequencing their maths learning? 
  • What are the best maths resources for the classroom? 
  • How do we effectively assess learning in mathematics? 

About Our Guest

Brendan Lee is a Primary School Assistant Principal (Curriculum and Instruction) and educational consultant in NSW. He has previously been a high school teacher and cafe owner! When he fell down the rabbit hole of educational research, he felt compelled to help bridge the gap between research and practice by supporting teachers in implementing the evidence. Brendan does this through presenting, writing (learnwithlee.net) and podcasting (Knowledge for Teachers). ​
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Click to visit Learning with Mr Lee
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Click to listen to the Knowledge For Teachers Podcast
]]><![CDATA[S3, EP12: Term 1 Wrap Up]]>Sat, 15 Apr 2023 14:00:00 GMThttps://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes/s3-ep12-term-1-wrap-up
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Reflecting and Resetting

Join the Teacher Takeaway Podcast team as they reflect upon the first three months of the school year.
]]><![CDATA[S3, EP11: Feedback]]>Sat, 08 Apr 2023 14:00:00 GMThttps://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes/s3-ep11-feedback
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How do teachers maximise feedback strategies in the classroom?

Feedback is a hugely important part of the teaching and learning cycle and something that students need to be able to more their learning forward and achieve growth; however, it is often an area that gets left behind or left out in the classroom. 
In episode 11, the Teacher Takeaway Podcast team talk with Mathew Green about maximising feedback strategies in the classroom , including:
  • What is feedback and why does it matter? 
  • What does feedback look like in the classroom? 
  • What feedback does/doesn't work? 
  • What does feedback look like in your teaching teams? 
  • What do we do with feedback once we've received it? 

About Our Guest

​Mathew Green is an Assistant Principal, husband, a dad of two wonderfully strong-minded daughters, a passionate educator, a writer and a researcher. He also hosts his own podcast called, The Art of Teaching Podcast where he interviews some of the great minds and leaders in education
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Click to listen to Mathew Green on The Art of Teaching Podcast
]]><![CDATA[S3, EP10: Teacher Assistants]]>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 13:00:00 GMThttps://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes/s3-ep10-teacher-assistants
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How do we ensure effective collaboration between teachers and teacher assistants?

Teaching assistants play a crucial role in the education systems in Australia; however, their role is often not utilised effectively by classroom teachers. 
In episode 10, the Teacher Takeaway Podcast team talk with Clair Jackson about effective collaboration between teachers and teacher assistants , including:
  • the role of teaching assistants in Australian schools
  • What does research tell us about the benefits of having a teacher assistant present in a lesson?  
  • What are some of the inadvertent negative consequences of relying on teacher assistants too heavily?  
  • How can teachers work more effectively with teacher assistants?  
  • What did you find out through your own research for your PhD?  
  • What can we do differently in Australia to improve the way teachers and teacher assistants work together? 

About Our Guest

​Claire is an educator, researcher, and learning consultant with an interest in school administration and policy, particularly in the areas of teacher and teacher assistant collaboration, students with disability, inclusive education, teacher education, school funding, and school improvement.

She has worked for over 20 years in a variety of education settings in Australia and the UK, collaborating with key stakeholders at the school, education sector/system authority, and national level to assist schools to identify and support students with disability.
]]><![CDATA[S3, EP9: Remote Outback Teaching]]>Sat, 25 Mar 2023 13:00:00 GMThttps://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes/s3-ep9-remote-outback-teaching
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How do we best support our most remote students?

It is no secret that teaching in Australia's outback and remote communities can be challenging for new teachers; however, there are some wonderful rewards to this experience too. 
In episode 9, the Teacher Takeaway Podcast team talk with Hakea Hustler and Carl Merrison about supporting our most remote students and what it is like to teach in the outback, including:
  • skills teachers should be developing
  • rewards and challenges
  • where to look for support 

About Our Guests

​Carl Merrison is a Jaru/Kija man from Halls Creek in the Kimberley Western Australia with over 15 years in the Education Sector. Carl has worked as Aboriginal Education Assistant, Clontarf Education Officer, Garnduwa Sports Coordinator as well as roles as pool life guard, AFL football coach and more. He is trained in suicide prevention, mental health first aid and trauma informed practice. Safe to say he has a well rounded understanding of mentoring, supporting and coaching young First Nations youth in remote communities. 
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Hakea Hustler is has worked as a teacher and Head of Learning in remote and rural schools for over 10 years. She holds her Bachelor of Education (P-12) English and HASS, Graduate Certificate in Special Needs, is a trained CMS Facilitator and Facilitator of Trauma Informed Teaching. 
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Click to visit The Remote Teacher
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Click to visit Carl and Hakea's author website
Hakea and Carl are also published authors in their spare time:
* Black Cockatoo (Magabala 2018)
* Tracks of the Missing (Magabala 2022)
* My Deadly Boots (Lothian 2022)
* Backyard Sports (Lothian 2023)
* Dirran (Magabala 2023)
*Kimberley Kickers (Harper Collins 2024)
* Beautiful Night (Lothian 2024)
Each of our books comes with a FREE teacher resource pack:
www.carlandhakea.com.au ​
]]><![CDATA[S3, EP8: Science of Learning]]>Sun, 19 Mar 2023 10:33:12 GMThttps://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes/s3-ep8-science-of-learning
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How do we incorporate pedagogy that reflects the Science of Learning?

The Science of Learning has a growing body of research around how students learn and the evidence informed strategies that have the greatest impact on student learning outcomes. 
In episode 8, the Teacher Takeaway Podcast team talk with Dr Nathaniel Swain about we can use the latest research about the Science of Learning to improve our teaching practice, including:
  • cognitive load theory
  • checking for understanding
  • daily review or retrieval practice
  • the curse of expertise
  • the forgetting curve 

About Our Guest

Dr Nathaniel Swain is a Teacher, Instructional Coach, and Writer. He has recently joined La Trobe University School of Education and SOLAR LAB as Senior Lecturer in Learning Sciences. Nathaniel has taught a range of learners in primary school settings, and has a background in speech-language pathology. In 2019, Nathaniel founded a community of educators committed to the Science of Learning. Think Forward Educators
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Click to learn more about Think Forward Educators
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Click to explore Nathaniel Swain's website and blog 'Cognitorium'.
Book Recommendations
  • Why don't students like school? (Daniel Willingham)
  • Powerful Teaching (Agarwal & Bain)
  • Cognitive Load Theory in Action (Ollie Lovell)
  • Cognitive Load Theory (Greg Ashman)
 App Recommendation
  • vbooks (pdf reader)
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Click to find out more about the SOLAR Lab at La Trobe University
]]><![CDATA[S3, EP7: Supporting Reading At Home]]>Sat, 11 Mar 2023 13:00:00 GMThttps://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes/s3-ep7-supporting-reading-at-home
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How do we support reading development beyond the walls of the school?

Learning to read is crucial to the success of our students and is something that parents can effectively support in the home environment. A powerful partnership when we provide parents with the right knowledge and skills. 
In episode 7, the Teacher Takeaway Podcast team talk with Kelly Chislett from Common Reader about how we can support reading at home, including:
  • What is common reader?
  • What do teachers need to know about engaging parents to help with home reading?
  • What does the field of education know about school/home partnerships in relation to learning to read? 
  • What common misconceptions or assumptions are made by parents or teachers  regarding home reading practice? 
  • How can teachers best inform parents in order for home reading practice to be maximised? 
  • How can teachers enhance home/school partnerships? 

About Our Guest

​Kelly is a self-confessed education desperado with a passion for the Early Years of primary school. She graduated in 2009, working in classroom teacher positions across a range of socioeconomic backgrounds as well as having multiple leadership & further study experiences. @CommonReaderAu has grown as a passion project while she takes Family Leave to be with her little kids.
Common Reader is an online resource for parents with children learning to read. It aims to be a teacher go-to recommendation; pointing parents to reliable information for support at home.

As a gift for Teacher Takeaway Podcast listeners that can be used up until the end of 2023 - enter the code TTPLISTENER for $10 off a First Year Essentials membership. Go to https://www.commonreader.com.au/essentials-sign-up  ​
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Recommendation
  • A new wave of evidence (Karen Mapp & Ann Henderson) - article link
  • Parenting Today in Victoria study
]]><![CDATA[S3, EP6: Supporting New Teachers]]>Sat, 04 Mar 2023 13:00:00 GMThttps://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes/s3-ep6-supporting-new-teachers
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What can schools do to best support new teachers?

As our education system faces a teacher shortage, now more than ever we need to support our new teachers through their beginning years in the profession. 
In episode 6, the Teacher Takeaway Podcast team talk with Emma Gentle from the Grad Guide about supporting new teachers, including:
  • What are some of the biggest challenges facing beginning teachers? 
  • What are schools doing well?
  • What can schools do better?
  • What advice would you give beginning teachers?
  • What should beginning teachers do if/when they feel overwhelmed? 
  • How do we ensure beginning teachers don't become a statistic and leave the profession? 

About Our Guest

​Emma has worked in education for 11 years. She started out as an SLSO supporting neurodivergent children whilst studying a Bachelor of Education Primary. She then spent 7 years as a Primary Classroom Teacher in both upper and lower classrooms before accepting an Assistant Principal role, specialising in mentoring new teachers, learning support school-wide wellbeing. Em is on a mission to help create a new generation of emotionally intelligent teachers who want to change schools from the inside out.
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]]><![CDATA[S3, EP5: Possibility Thinking & Preventing Teacher Burnout]]>Sat, 25 Feb 2023 13:00:00 GMThttps://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes/s3-ep5-possibility-thinking-preventing-teacher-burnout
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What is truly possible when it comes to teacher wellbeing?

Teacher wellbeing is a 'hot' topic at the moment and is certainly something that is getting a lot of airplay, but how do we actually support teacher wellbeing?
In episode 5, the Teacher Takeaway Podcast team talk with Jessica Mason about Possibility thinking and preventing teacher burnout, including:
  • What are some of the biggest barriers to wellbeing that you see teachers facing? 
  • Where can teachers start on their journey away from burnout? 
  • What have you experienced/witnessed as being possible when it comes to teacher wellbeing? 
  • What are some strategies teachers can use on-the-spot when feeling overwhelmed or escalated? 

About Our Guest

​Jessica (she/her) is a Wellness Coach for Teachers, on a mission to support educators to live more mindful, calm and balanced lives. She hosts in-person workshops, coaches clients in a 1:1 capacity + runs online courses designed to guide teachers to ditch the burnout and truly thrive.
]]><![CDATA[S3, EP4: Teacher Turned Author]]>Sat, 18 Feb 2023 13:00:00 GMThttps://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes/s3-ep4-teacher-turned-author
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How do teachers maximise their skills and experience to become authors?

Teachers are creative people and often have a little story tucked away. What happens when you take that story and turn it into a children's book?
In episode 4, the Teacher Takeaway Podcast team talk with teacher and author Kadie Martin about writing children's books. 

About Our Author

​Kadie has been an educator for sixteen years and is passionate about teaching children the power of positive thinking through her heartfelt stories.

Kadie grew up in Byron Bay but currently resides in Wollongong with her family. She has published her first children’s book, ‘Annie Angel and Tiny Tina’ and there are more Annie Angel books to come!
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]]><![CDATA[S3, EP3: The Lunchbox Effect]]>Sat, 11 Feb 2023 13:00:00 GMThttps://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes/s3-ep3-the-lunchbox-effect
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How do we as educators support the health and nutrition of our students? 

Children's lunchboxes are filled with lots of wonderful food, most of the time, but have you stopped to consider the impact that our food choices are having on their learning? 
In episode 3, the Teacher Takeaway Podcast team talk with Bel Smith from The Root Cause about the impact of food on our students, including:
  • Why are you so passionate about standing for children's health? 
  • What did you discover from working with so many schools as you travelled Australia? 
  • What are the invisible costs facing schools? 
  • Let's talk about lunchboxes and the role they play in learning, behaviour, resilience and the planet. 
  • What are your thoughts - should schools be talking to parents and children about lunchboxes? 
  • What can a school do given its parents who pack lunchboxes?  

About Our Guest

​Having personally experienced the impact food had on her depressed husband and anxious daughter’s ability to regulate their mood and participation in day-to-day life, speaker, and author Belinda Smith is on a mission to raise awareness that nutrition is at the heart of health, learning, innovation and protecting the planet.

Belinda Smith is one of Australia’s leading independent voices for Children’s Health, Author of The Lunchbox Effect, an advocate for real food in schools and founder of The Root Cause, a for purpose business that Stands for Children's Health.
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]]><![CDATA[S3, EP2: Classroom Vibe]]>Sat, 04 Feb 2023 13:00:00 GMThttps://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes/s3-ep2-classroom-vibe
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How do teachers and leaders cultivate a healthy culture or classroom vibe?

At the beginning of the school year, teachers work hard to foster a culture in the classroom that will positively impact the learning of all students. 
In episode 2, the Teacher Takeaway Podcast team talk with Dr Timothy O'Leary about cultivating and sustaining a healthy classroom culture, including:
  • How would you define 'classroom vibe'? 
  • Why is it so important 
  • What are your do's and don'ts for creating classroom vibe? 
  • How do we keep the 'vibe' going? 
  • Any suggested readings or resources? 

About Our Guest

Tim is a Managing Director of Educational Data Talks, an Honorary Fellow at The University of Melbourne, a father of three and a self-professed data nerd. As an educator, Tim has worked in government, independent and faith-based schools and his school roles have ranged from classroom teacher to school leader; his most recent role was Director of Learning. He recently published his first book, “Classroom Vibe: Practical Strategies for Better Classroom Culture.”
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Purchase your copy today from Amazon
]]><![CDATA[80,000 Plays]]>Sun, 29 Jan 2023 13:00:00 GMThttps://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes/80000-plays
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​WOW
We’re so excited to celebrate the launch of Season 3 of the podcast with another amazing milestone - 80,000 plays across 90 countries.

To say we are grateful is truly an understatement!
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Thank you for listening, supporting and engaging with the podcast over the past year and a half. We truly set out to simply do something that might just help 1 teacher and support them in their classroom and it brings us so much joy creating episodes for our audience.
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We can’t wait to bring you some amazing episodes with incredible guests over the next few months, so stay tuned!
]]><![CDATA[S3, EP1: Back To School]]>Sat, 28 Jan 2023 23:29:14 GMThttps://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes/s3-ep1-back-to-school
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How can teachers start their school year with strength?

Welcome back to another season of the Teacher Takeaway Podcast. Today we launch Season 3 and we are so grateful to everyone who has followed us along this journey. 
In episode 1, the Teacher Takeaway Podcast team discuss tips for starting the year strong for students, teachers and community whether you are staying at the same school or starting at a new school like co-hosts Aaron Johnston and Rebecca West. 

Take a listen and let us know what your back to school tips are in the comments. 
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At the beginning of the episode James mentioned that Alice has written a blog post about 8 tips for starting the year strong. Take a read of the blog by clicking the link below.
]]><![CDATA[S2, EP27: Season 2 Finale]]>Fri, 30 Dec 2022 13:00:00 GMThttps://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes/s2-ep27-season-2-finale
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How do we reflect on the year that was and set ourselves up for success in 2023?

Season 2 of the Teacher Takeaway Podcast draws to a close with a team reflection of the 2022 year. It was a big year for the TTP team and we share some of those highlights with you. 
In episode 37, the Teacher Takeaway Podcast team discuss:
  • Their favourite moments personally and professionally from 2022
  • Challenges 
  • TTP highlights
  • ​Takeaways for 2023 using our Reflection Routine
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Reflection Routine

The Teacher Takeaway Podcast team use a reflective routine called Start, Repeat, Delete. This routine is perfect for examining your practice, breaking down what you will keep, what you will cease and what you will introduce. It is also a great way to set goals for the upcoming school term.

The routine is comprised of 4 phases:
  1. Identify the successes and challenges
  2. Start something new
  3. Repeat something that's working well
  4. Delete something that isn't serving you
Phase 1: Identify Successes and Challenges
Begin by listing down the success and challenges from the last week, term, semester, year etc. Use the questioning prompts to guide your reflection:
  • What worked well for you? What makes you say that?
  • What wins did you have that surprised you? Why might that be?
  • What challenges did you face? 
  • What made these challenges?
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Phase 2: Start Something New
Think about something new you will begin doing or adding to your practice. Use the questioning prompts to guide your reflection:
  • What new practices, approaches or resources will you add to your classroom or to your leadership?
  • What steps are required for implementation?
  • How will you know it has been successful or impactful?

Phase 3: Repeat Something That's Working Well
Think about something that has worked well for you that you want to continue to do moving forward. Use the questioning prompts to guide your reflection:
  • What practice, approach or resource is working well for you, that you will continue to use in your classroom or leadership practice?
  • What do you think makes this work well? 
  • What impact is it having on your students and/ or staff?

Phase 4: Delete Something That's Not Serving You
Think about something that is not working for you and is no longer serving it's purpose. Use the questioning prompts to guide your reflection:
  • What hasn't been working well for you or is no longer serving it's purpose? 
  • Why do you think this might be?
  • What do you hope to notice from removing this from your classroom or leadership practice?

​There’s always a lot that we can try and focus on, but these 4 phases help keep the workload manageable and goals achievable.  What will you Start, Repeat, Delete in the new school year?
]]><![CDATA[Top 100 Podcast]]>Mon, 26 Dec 2022 13:00:00 GMThttps://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes/top-100-podcast
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Top 100 Great Australian Podcasts

We’re so excited to have made it into the Top 100 podcasts for the second year in a row.

A massive thank you to every single person who continues to listen, support and encourage us on this journey of ours.
]]><![CDATA[S2, EP36: Connecting with the USA]]>Sat, 03 Dec 2022 13:00:00 GMThttps://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes/s2-ep36-connecting-with-the-usa
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What can we learn from the education systems of another country?

There is a lot we can learn from the education systems of other countries in order to inform, at a system level the approaches the education systems in Australia take. 
In episode 36, Alice Vigors flies solo to interview John Schembari, an improvement coach, from the USA to talk about education systems globally and the use of data to inform teaching practice. They discuss a range of things including:
  • What do you find most interesting about your current role? 
  • Here on the podcast, we're fascinated by the differences and similarities between the Australian education system and the American education systems. What have you noticed in the work that you do?
  • In Australia, we have just begun the assessment and reporting process for our final term of school for the academic year. What are you noticing about the way assessment practices have (or in some cases have not) evolved in schools? 
  • How do you support teachers to analyse and triangulate assessment data to effectively inform  
    1) next steps in the teaching and learning cycle 
    2) report growth and achievement to parents  
  • You work with thousands of educators from around the world. What have you noticed about the state of education or where education is going, in general?  
  • What's one piece of advice you would give to teachers in the current education climate? 

About our Guest

Dr. John Schembari supports teachers and school leaders as an improvement coach. In particular, he assists educators in implementing evidence-based instructional strategies that improve teaching practices and increase student learning.  John’s areas of specific interest include the facilitation of professional learning communities and educator affinity networks, implementation of project-based learning, and the development of teaching practices that promote student engagement, equity, and inclusion.  Prior to serving as a K-12 education consultant, he worked in various roles such as teacher, school and district administrator, and as national director for leadership development within a US based network of schools.  ​
]]><![CDATA[S2, EP35: Collective Efficacy]]>Sat, 26 Nov 2022 13:00:00 GMThttps://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes/s2-ep35-collective-efficacy
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How do we as educators and leaders build collective efficacy in our schools?

Teacher and leader efficacy in schools and knowing our impact on student learning is so important to the growth of student learning 
In episode 35, cohosts James Gray and Aaron Johnston discuss collective efficacy in schools with the acclaimed Peter DeWitt. The discuss a range of things, including:
  • Tell us a bit about your experience as an educator and your current roles and experience
  • What is collective efficacy and what role does it play in schools?
  • How do we develop the right mindset to support teacher and leader efficacy? 
  • Is there a difference between teacher and leader efficacy?
  • How do we as teachers and leaders contribute positively to building collective efficacy?
  • You’ve just released your newest book “de-implementation” do you want to tell us a bit about it?
  • What professional learning or reading would you suggest to our listeners? 
  • How can listeners keep up with the work you’re doing?

About our Guest

Peter DeWitt (Ed.D) is a former K-5 teacher (11 years) and principal (8 years). He is a school leadership coach and author of many best-selling educational books, who runs competency-based workshops, engages in monthly (hybrid) professional learning relationships, and provides keynotes nationally and internationally focusing on school leadership, developing collective leader efficacy, as well as, fostering inclusive school climates.  ​
]]><![CDATA[S2, EP34: Planning and Programming]]>Sat, 19 Nov 2022 13:00:00 GMThttps://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes/s2-ep34-planning-and-programming
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How do we effectively plan and program for teaching and learning?

Planning and programming forms a major part of the work the educators do on a daily basis. 
In episode 34, Alice Vigors and Aaron Johnston share their insights and the systems they use, as well as other examples, ideas, hints and tips for evaluating, annotating and documenting teaching and learning in the classroom, including:
  • ​paper based or digital?
  • duration
  • units of learning
  • processes 
  • annotations
  • evaluations
  • resources to support programming
]]><![CDATA[S2, EP33: Teacher Wellbeing]]>Sat, 05 Nov 2022 13:00:00 GMThttps://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes/s2-ep33-teacher-wellbeing
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Why is teacher wellbeing so important? 

Teacher wellbeing has been a big talking point over the last couple of years with many teachers leaving the profession due to burnout. 
In episode 33, Alice Vigors and Aaron Johnston chat with the incredible Amy Green from The Wellness Strategy about rethinking teacher wellbeing as teachers and leaders, including:
  • Tell us a bit about yourself and your journey so far 
  • What is teacher wellbeing?  
  • Why is teacher wellbeing important?
  • What practical strategies do you have for teachers and for school leaders listening to this podcast? 
  • You've just written a book about Teacher Wellbeing which will be released in the coming days. What inspired you to write about Teacher Wellbeing? 
  • What do you hope teachers and leaders will take away from the book? 
  • Where can we purchase the book? 
  • How can we get in touch with you? 

About our Guest

​Amy Green is a leader and expert in improving culture and wellbeing for schools, organisations and individuals. She is a published author, speaker, facilitator and coach with a background in teaching, leadership and positive psychology.  
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Visit the Wellness Strategy website
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Purchase your copy of Teacher Wellbeing today
]]><![CDATA[S2, EP32: The Thinking Classroom]]>Sat, 29 Oct 2022 13:00:00 GMThttps://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes/s2-ep32-the-thinking-classroom
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How do we support educators to embed critical and creative thinking?

Writing a book is a big achievement and the Teacher Takeaway Podcast is so proud of their own, Alice Vigors, for writing and publishing a book to support teachers and leaders. 
In episode 32, host James Gray from the Teacher Takeaway Podcast talks with co-host Alice Vigors about the release of her new book The Thinking Classroom: supporting educators to embed critical and creative thinking , including:
  • What inspired you to write the book?
  • Insights into the book
  • What did you learn when writing the book?
  • What surprised you the most?
  • What can teachers expect to get out of the book?
  • How can we purchase the book?

Purchasing the book

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Visit Thinking Pathways website to purchase the book.
]]><![CDATA[S2, EP31: Significant Moments]]>Sat, 22 Oct 2022 13:00:00 GMThttps://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes/s2-ep31-significant-moments
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​How do significant moments in our own education impact or influence the way we teach or lead?

With Teacher's Day around the corner in Australia on 28 October, the Teacher Takeaway Podcast would like to take a moment to celebrate the teachers that had a significant impact on them as students. 
In episode 31, the Teacher Takeaway Podcast talk significant teacher and moments in their schooling journey that had a profound impact on them, including:
  • What is one positive experience from school and how does it impact your teaching/leadership? 
  • What about a negative experience? 
  • What memory do you hope students will take away from their education with you? 

Suggested Reading

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Teachers, like many of us, remember moments of achievement, schoolyard games and making mistakes as children. Often teachers draw on childhood memories to explain why they wanted to enter their profession. Teachers may hold memories of being inspired by a former teacher or resolve to do better than a teacher they experienced as unfair or belittling.

​Read more at The Conversation
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]]><![CDATA[S2, EP30: Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher Journey]]>Sat, 15 Oct 2022 23:01:58 GMThttps://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes/s2-ep30-highly-accomplished-and-lead-teacher-journey
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Why is it important to review and reflect on practice through the HALT process?

The HALT process is a beneficial journey that allows educators to critically reflect on their practice and their sphere of influence - classroom - colleagues - school and beyond. 
In episode 30, the Teacher Takeaway Podcast talk with Amber Fuller; a Deputy Principal; about the Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher journey, including:
  • undertaking the journey
  • what Amber wishes she knew before undertaking the journey
  • tips and tricks 
  • resources and supports
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Self Assessment Tool
AITSL Teacher Self Assessment tool is a beneficial resource to help you evaluate your practice . 

Access the resource here.
]]><![CDATA[S2, EP29: High Potential and Gifted Education]]>Sat, 08 Oct 2022 22:27:00 GMThttps://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes/s2-ep29-high-potential-and-gifted-education
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What do we do to support high potential and gifted students within our classroom?

High potential and gifted students are unique students in our schools that could be identified in one of the four domains. It is important as teachers and leaders that we are away of the complexities of implementing the policy and identifying these students in our schools. 
In episode 29, the Teacher Takeaway Podcast talk with Renee Robertson; a Relieving Assistant Principal who currently teaches the OC (opportunity class) at her current school; about High Potential and Gifted Education, including:
  • the distinction between gifted and high performing/ high potential students
  • identifying High Potential and Gifted students
  • the biggest miunderstandings in how to best support these students
  • best advice 
  • balancing the needs of all students in the classroom
  • leading a school in this space
  • professional learning and reading suggestions​ ​

Professional Learning and Reading Suggestions

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Download the CESE document from the NSW Department of Education website
LITERATURE REVIEW
​This literature review summarises the gifted education research base. It synthesises the best-quality available research into the learning characteristics of gifted students. It also provides summaries of the research on effective practices in gifted education for schools and teachers.
Main Findings
  • Gifted students need more challenging learning with greater depth and complexity
  • Gifted students are found in all social groups
  • Lack of adequate challenge can contribute to social and emotional challenges
  • Gifted students benefit from explicit teaching and well-structured learning
  • Specific strategies are also needed to help gifted students achieve their best
GIFTED EDUCATION PODCAST
​Join Dr Ben North, Dr Carina Dennis and Cate Stilwell as they discuss gifted education and CESE's research in this area, including the Revisiting gifted education literature review.
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Click to listen to the Gifted Education Podcast from CESE
Dr Ben North is an Evidence Implementation Lead in CESE's Capability Building Team. Dr. Carina Dennis is currently the Deputy Principal at James Ruse Agricultural High School. Cate Stilwell held the position of Opportunity Class Teacher at Greenacre Public School between 2012 and 2020.
HIGH POTENTION AND GIFTED EDUCATION POLICY - NSW DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The High Potential and Gifted Education Policy promotes engagement and challenge for every student, regardless of background, in every school across intellectual, creative, social-emotional and physical domains. It supports every student to achieve their educational potential, through talent development opportunities and differentiated teaching and learning practices to ensure that their specific learning and wellbeing needs are met.
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]]><![CDATA[Celebrating 60 Episodes]]>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 13:00:00 GMThttps://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes/celebrating-60-episodes
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We love celebrating milestones with our audience and as we head into Term 4 we’re celebrating TWO awesome achievements for our little podcast project

 We released our 60th episode this week with special guest Trevor Mackenzie

AND

Our episodes have been played over 60,000 times across the world.

We are totally blown away by both of these!!! When we started this podcast our aim was to simply help teachers in their classrooms and we are beyond grateful for the incredible support of our listeners.

Thank you so much for supporting us and spending your precious time listening to our episodes

We’d love to hear from you…

What’s been your favourite episode so far and your major takeaways while listening?
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