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S3, EP13: Science of Maths

23/4/2023

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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? 

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S3, EP12: Term 1 Wrap Up

16/4/2023

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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.
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S3, EP11: Feedback

9/4/2023

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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? 

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S3, EP10: Teacher Assistants

2/4/2023

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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? 

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S3, EP9: Remote Outback Teaching

26/3/2023

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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 

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S3, EP8: Science of Learning

19/3/2023

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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 

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S3, EP7: Supporting Reading At Home

12/3/2023

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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? 

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S3, EP6: Supporting New Teachers

5/3/2023

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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? 

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S3, EP5: Possibility Thinking & Preventing Teacher Burnout

26/2/2023

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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? 

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S3, EP4: Teacher Turned Author

19/2/2023

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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. 

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S3, EP3: The Lunchbox Effect

12/2/2023

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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?  

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S3, EP2: Classroom Vibe

5/2/2023

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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? 

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80,000 Plays

30/1/2023

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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!
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S3, EP1: Back To School

29/1/2023

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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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    The Teacher Takeaway Podcast is hosted by four Australian teachers and school leaders. With a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise, Aaron Johnston, Alice Vigors, Rebecca West and James Gray bring all the elements of effective pedagogical practice to the fore in a light-hearted way. These show notes are a summary of each episodes discussion with some added gems for you to takeaway. Happy reading everyone.

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