EduThink with Gavin Kennedy
25 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -The podcast that explores Education in South Africa.
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NeuroDiverse Journeys: Embracing Challenges, Celebrating Triumphs | Nicola and Jo
November 19, 2023 11:49 - 1 hour - 34.9 MBIn this conversation between Gershom Aitchison (Edu Inc Headmaster) and two mothers Nicola and Jo who have children on the autism spectrum. Nicola's son is 19 and was diagnosed around age 7. Jo's son is 13 and was diagnosed around age 4. They discussed their journeys raising neurodiverse children, including the challenges with getting diagnoses, finding supportive school environments, dealing with public perceptions and stigma, and pivotal moments of seeing their children's empathy and poten...
Disability inclusion and accessibility in education
October 24, 2023 08:10 - 24 minutes - 11.5 MBIn this episode, Gershom Aitchison chats with Chelsea Williamson about the work that iSchool Education and iStore Africa do in South Africa, and the definition and scope of disabilities. EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn
Coding and robotics education in South Africa
October 24, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 9.93 MBIn this episode, Gershom Aitchison chats with Cameron Busch, Lead Coding and Robotics Facilitator at iStore Education, about the benefits of coding for developing problem-solving, computational thinking, resilience, collaboration, and other critical skills. EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn
Teen Vaping: Edu Inc probes research into long-term health effects | Tendani Mulaudzi
October 24, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 12 MBElectronic cigarettes, also known as vapes or e-cigarettes, have become popular since they were first developed in the early 2000s. Whether it be in the comfort of their own homes or on the patio of a restaurant or office block, adults and adolescents alike are choosing to vape, leaving only a fruit-scented aroma in their wake. How is this impacting our children and schools? Connect with Tendani · Business Day article on vaping research · EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin ...
'Good enough' should not define your child's education
November 10, 2022 11:12 - 45 minutes - 18.5 MBChoosing a school is one of the biggest decisions you can make. But these choices are not irreversible and should be revisited over time. In this podcast, Education Incorporated Boutique School (EduInc) Headmaster, Gershom Aitchison, talks with Executive Head Jacqueline Aitchison and the legendary Mike Stopforth about why 'good enough' shouldn't be good enough. If you have children in school, you'll likely recognise yourself and some of your challenges here. Connect with Gershom on LinkedIn...
Ruthless curiosity, recreational obsessions and good views on gaming
August 24, 2021 05:15 - 37 minutes - 15.3 MBWhy hobbies make us happy and the importance of having them Richard Mulholland (Missing Link Founder and CEO In this episode Mr and Mrs Aitchison connect with Richard Mulholland, this time to talk about how ruthless curiosity leads to recreational obsessions, the things that fill up our gas tanks and make us happy. Rich does this by sharing his unique insights into hobbies, gaming and raising children in the 21st century. Missing Link Website · Why is Richard always so happy? · EduInc Boutiq...
The difference that makes the difference
August 10, 2021 09:21 - 1 hour - 27.5 MBToday we go deep! In a sometimes very emotional conversation about why parents move their children to a new school. What are the reasons? The many challenges? The prejudices and fears. What concerns led them to change? And what advice do they give to others whose children are just not loving school? Join Mandy, Creina and Debbie in conversation with EduInc Headmaster, Gershom Aitchison, and discover that you (and your child) are not alone. EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavi...
BIG vs small - how to choose the right school for your child
April 08, 2021 14:39 - 36 minutes - 15.1 MBToday's guests represent a veritable powerhouse of knowledge and insight on how, and why, you might decide between a large or small school for your child's education. Our guests are: Selwyn Marx | Headmaster at Hamilton House Gershom Aitchison | Headmaster at Education Incorporated Jax Aitchison | Executive Head at Education Incorporated Ishan Singh | Deputy Headmaster Connect with Selwyn on LinkedIn · Connect with Ishan on LinkedIn · Hamilton House · Education Incorporated Boutique Scho...
Disrupting to Innovate Change in the Edu Space | Charlotte D Blignaut, Shirley Lloyd, Jill Lithgow and Gershom Aitchison
October 19, 2019 09:13 - 35 minutes - 24.9 MBJoin Charlotte D Blignaut as she leads a round table panel discussion at the 2019 EduTech conference in Sandton with Shirley Lloyd, a recently retired Director from the NQF Directorate for the Department of Higher Education, Jill Lithgow, the Educations Solutions lead for Johnson and Johnson in South Africa, and Gershom Aitchison, co-founder and headmaster of Education Incorporated, a boutique school in Fourways. If you want to know more about EduInc Boutique School, book a tour to visit t...
Disrupting to Innovate Change in the Edu Space
October 19, 2019 09:13 - 35 minutes - 14.6 MBCharlotte D Blignaut, Shirley Lloyd, Jill Lithgow and Gershom Aitchison Join Charlotte D Blignaut as she leads a round table panel discussion at the 2019 EduTech conference in Sandton with Shirley Lloyd, a recently retired Director from the NQF Directorate for the Department of Higher Education, Jill Lithgow, the Educations Solutions lead for Johnson and Johnson in South Africa, and Gershom Aitchison, co-founder and headmaster of Education Incorporated, a boutique school in Fourways. Book a ...
Family + School = a future-proofed child | Nikki Bush
August 29, 2019 18:33 - 31 minutes - 12.9 MBNikki Bush (Human Potential and Parenting) Gershom Aitchison (Founder and Headmaster | EduInc Boutique School) Jacqueline Aitchison (Founder, Executive Head | EduInc Boutique School) In this episode Nikki Bush (human potential and parenting speaker and author) and Gershom and Jacqueline Aitchison (founders, headmaster and director of Education Incorporated Boutique School) talk to host Gavin Kennedy about Nikki's new book, Future Proof your child for the 2020's and Beyond, and how this dov...
Family + School = a future-proofed child | Nikki Bush (Human Potential and Parenting), Gershom and Jacqueline Aitchison (Founders, Headmaster Director of Education Incorporated Boutique School)
August 29, 2019 18:33 - 31 minutes - 29 MBIn this episode Nikki Bush (human potential and parenting speaker and author) and Gershom and Jacqueline Aitchison (founders, headmaster and director of Education Incorporated Boutique School) talk to host Gavin Kennedy about Nikki's new book, Future Proof your child for the 2020's and Beyond, and how this dovetails with the educational philosophy of Education Incorporated Boutique School. They discuss the importance of family and school in skills development for future success and the ulti...
How to Suck Less in Public | Richard Mulholland (Co-Founder of Missing Link and TalkDrawer, International Speaker and Top CEO Coach)
May 15, 2019 10:19 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBJoin us as Richard Mulholland talks to the children, and staff, at Education Incorporated school in Fourways about the value of being a confident and effective presenter. He also shares life advice (on tattoos and motorbikes) and answers some interesting questions from the children. Connect with the amazing Richard Mulholland click here Want to see what a school looks like with 10 children in a class? click here If you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at...
How to Suck Less in Public | Richard Mulholland
May 15, 2019 10:19 - 56 minutes - 23 MBRichard Mulholland (Co-Founder of Missing Link and TalkDrawer, International Speaker and Top CEO Coach) Join us as Richard Mulholland talks to the children, and staff, at Education Incorporated school in Fourways about the value of being a confident and effective presenter. He also shares life advice (on tattoos and motorbikes) and answers some interesting questions from the children. EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn
It's a big world out there, start exploring! | Tamin-Lee Connolly
April 15, 2019 22:06 - 27 minutes - 11 MBTamin-Lee Connolly (World Challenge) and Gershom Aitchison (Headmaster : EduInc Boutique School) Today Gershom Aitchison (Headmaster : EduInc Boutique school in Fourways) and Tamin-Lee Connolly (Regional Manager : World Challenge) talk about the benefits of travel for high school pupils. They explain how World Challenge works, from planning, to fund-raising, to departing and making a difference somewhere else in the world. They also elaborate on the objectives and methods used for children t...
It's a big world out there, start exploring! | Tamin-Lee Connolly (World Challenge) and Gershom Aitchison (Headmaster : EduInc Boutique School)
April 15, 2019 22:06 - 27 minutes - 25 MBToday Gershom Aitchison (Headmaster : EduInc Boutique school in Fourways) and Tamin-Lee Connolly (Regional Manager : World Challenge) talk about the benefits of travel for high school pupils. They explain how World Challenge works, from planning, to fund-raising, to departing and making a difference somewhere else in the world. They also elaborate on the objectives and methods used for children to learn independence, leadership and contribution. Visit World Challenge and start your child'...
Teachers, Teamwork and the Future World of Work | Andee Deverell
October 01, 2018 06:00 - 44 minutes - 18.1 MBAndee Deverell and Gershom Aitchison Our guests Andee Deverell (head of Organisation Design, Change and HR Communications at Nedbank) and Gershom Aitchison (headmaster at Education Incorporated, a Private Boutique school in Fourways) talk about Teachers, Teamwork and the Future World of Work. EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn
Teachers, Teamwork and the Future World of Work | Andee Deverell and Gershom Aitchison
October 01, 2018 06:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBOur guests Andee Deverell (head of Organisation Design, Change and HR Communications at Nedbank) and Gershom Aitchison (headmaster at Education Incorporated, a Private Boutique school in Fourways) talk about Teachers, Teamwork and the Future World of Work. Show notes are available at SolidGoldStudios.co.za/eduthink
What can South African schools learn from Finland? | Jax Aitchison and Carmen Murray
May 26, 2018 12:40 - 23 minutes - 26.2 MBGavin Kennedy re-broadcasts a Carmen Murray discussion with Jacqueline Aitchison, Director of Education Incorporated Boutique School, about the differences and similarities between South African and Finnish schools and what we can learn from them. Show notes are available at SolidGoldStudios.co.za/eduthink
What can South African schools learn from Finland? | Carmen Murray and Jax Aitchison
May 26, 2018 12:40 - 23 minutes - 9.47 MBJax Aitchison and Carmen Murray Gavin Kennedy re-broadcasts a Carmen Murray discussion with Jacqueline Aitchison, Director of Education Incorporated Boutique School, about the differences and similarities between South African and Finnish schools and what we can learn from them. EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn
Educating Your 22nd Century Child | Carmen Murray and Jax Aitchison
May 23, 2018 08:40 - 36 minutes - 15.1 MBJax Aitchison and Carmen Murray Gavin Kennedy re-broadcasts a Carmen Murray discussion with Jacqueline Aitchison, Director of Education Incorporated Boutique School, about Jax's book titled 'Educating Your 22nd Century Child'. Download · EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn
Educating Your 22nd Century Child | Jax Aitchison and Carmen Murray
May 23, 2018 08:40 - 36 minutes - 39.9 MBGavin Kennedy re-broadcasts a Carmen Murray discussion with Jacqueline Aitchison, Director of Education Incorporated Boutique School, about Jax's book titled 'Educating Your 22nd Century Child'. Show notes are available at SolidGoldStudios.co.za/eduthink
Robotics in schools | Gershom Aitchison, Phillip Haas and Gordon Whitcher
April 08, 2018 16:00 - 44 minutes - 52.3 MBGavin Kennedy talks to Phillip Haas, from 'Hands On Technology', Gershom Aitchison, Headmaster of Education Incorporated Boutique School, and Gordon Whitcher about the exciting world of robotics in schools. Discussion is around Lego Mindstorm and the value of robotics as part of the official curriculum, or as an extra-mural activity. Show notes are available at SolidGoldStudios.co.za/EduThink
Grade 4 (il)literacy | Joan Griebenow and Aurora Schoch
January 03, 2018 07:00 - 33 minutes - 32.8 MBGavin Kennedy talks to Joan Griebenow, past principal of Bryandale Primary School, and Aurora Schoch, from the Lonehill International Academy, about the alarming state of South African literacy, as well as practical strategies to turn this around. Show notes are available at SolidGoldStudios.co.za/EduThink
Choosing subjects for Grade 9 pupils | Gershom Aitchison, John Skelton and Andrew Jones
November 22, 2017 20:11 - 33 minutes - 51.9 MBGavin Kennedy talks to Education Incroporated Headmaster, Gershom Aitchison, Bryanston High Principal, John Skelton, and Andrew Jones about the challenges facing parents of Grade 9 children who must choose their subjects for the last 3 years of their schooling. Show notes are available at SolidGoldStudios.co.za/eduthink