Teachers Education Review

TER #245 - Being Flexible as a Leader with Michelle Crofts - 24 April 2024

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TER #244 - Collaboration, Relationships and Cognitive Load in Schools with Dr Joanne Casey - 14 April 2024

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TER #243 - Wellbeing and learning in Schools with Andrew Fuller - 27 March 2024

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TER #243 - Well-being and learning in Schools with Andrew Fuller - 27 march 2024

TER #242 - Quality use of Research in Education with Blake Cutler - 14 March 2024

Blake Cutler discusses Monash University’s Q Project and research into how teachers can effectively enbgage with research as part of teir teaching practice, and the book Understanding the Quality Use of Research Evidence in Education. Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber shares the A-Z word schema recall strategy. StevenKolber.com Education in the News – Cameron discusses the recent 4 corners story about Cranbrook, and the increasing campaign for school funding in Australia. Timecodes: 00:00 ...

TER #241 - Thriving in the Middle Years with Donna Pendergast - 28 Feb 24

TER #240 - Assessment for Learning with Julie Arnold - 21 Feb 2024

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Unfortunately a technical issue means that episode 240 will be potentially a week late in it's release, aiming for 21 Feb. Thanks for your patience, and for your ongoing support of the TER Podcast. Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER Podcast on Twitter Follow TER Podcast on Facebook

TER #239 - Learning Spaces and Pedagogy in the Middle Years with Darren Rackemann - 2 Feb 2024

Steven Kolber talks to Darren Rackemann about his experiences and insights into middle years leadership and education, focusing on developing collaborative learning spaces and engaging students. They discuss an innovative alternative programs for year 9 students that provides authentic, project-based learning experiences through partnerships with local organisations, and how his school approaches co-teaching, flexible learning spaces, and using technology to enhance learning. Kolber’s Corne...

TER #238 - Teachers, AI and the law, with Michael Waterhouse - 17 Jan 2024

Lawyer and Mediator Michael Waterhouse outlines potential legal concerns for the use of AI in education, and what teachers need to consider when engaging with AI in teaching and learning and all other aspects of school business. Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER Podcast on Twitter Follow TER Podcast on Facebook

TER #237 - Adolescent Success, teaching the middle years - 3 Jan 2024

Kolber’s Corner – In a feature-length Kolber’s Corner, Steven talks to Liz Benson and Debra Evans about Adolescent Success, the professional association for Australian teachers focussed on educating to the middle years of schooling. Liz Benson discusses the organisation, its history and goals, and Debra Evans delves into the issues and challenges facing students and teacher sin the middle years, and omse of the ways schools can improve to better engage and retain students during this period....

TER #236 - 2023 Year in Review - 20 Dec 2023

In this Year in Review episode, Cameron, Steven and Tom look back at some of the big issues in education of 2023 and consider their implcations for the future. 0:00 Opening Credits 1:31 Intro 7:38 Schools Funding 27:52 Teacher Shortage 55:40 Initial Teacher Education 1:22:03 AI in Education 1:59:25 Patron Shout-Outs Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER Podcast on Twitter Follow TER Podcast on Facebook

TER #235 - ACEL's NextGen Showcase - 7 Dec 2023

This episode is a chowcase of interviews from the ACEL 2023 National Conference. ACEL's NextGen is an initiative intended to support emerging educational leaders and build a network around the country. This episode features interview with members of the NextGen panel at the conference, discussing the issues they see as an immediate priority for education and how they might seek to address them. Read more at https://community.acel.org.au/blogs/barbara-watterston/2023/07/18/next-gen  Timecod...

TER #234 - Australia's Academic Decline with Helen Georgiou and Sally Larsen - 23 Nov 2023

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcast Feature: Helen Georgiou and Sally Larsen discuss their independent research into standardised test results over time, and how they compare to the popular media and political narrative of constant academic decline in Australia. Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney considers the importance of Reflexivity in the use of data in schools. Tom Mahoney’s The Interruption Education in the News – Cameron discusses student perspectives on Generative ...

TER #233 - A Whole-School Approach to AI with Michelle Dennis - 8 Nov 2023

In this episode's main feature, Michelle Dennis shares how Hailybury school has developed a whole-school approach to AI on education, focussing on principles to balance the ethical considerations and risks alongside the opportunities provided by generative AI. Recorded at the ACEL Australia 2023 National Conference.  Education in the News – Cameron discusses the federal government's recent "Be That Teacher" recruitment campaign. bethatteacher.gov.au campaign website What will keep teacher...

TER #232 - Student Anxieties, Uncertain Futures with Lucas Walsh - 25 Oct 2023

In this episode, Lucas Walsh discusses research into the effect on students of planning for post-school life in an increasingly uncertain future. Lucas Walsh – Monash University Profile ‘So many things to consider’: how to help school leavers decide what to do next Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney considers the imnplications of discourse on ‘novces and experts’ in education practice and policy. Tom Mahoney’s The Interruption Education in the News – Cameron discusses recent data from ...

TER #231 - Learning from the Past, Leading for the Future. The ACEL National Conference 2023 - 11 Oct 2023

The Australian Council for Educational Leaders is a not-for-profit organisation that actively supports the development of educational leadership capabilities. In 2023 ACEL celebrated their 50th anniversary, and the national conference had the theme Celebrating 50 years: Learning from the past, leading for the future, with a conference program that aimed to strike a balance between honouring the past by distilling key lessons learned, and focussing on the future, by examining the complexities...

TER #230 - Generative AI and Education - 27 Sept 2023

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcast Since the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, the potential for Generative AI to reshape education has been tied up with educational systems and institutions need for realistic and sustainable policy responses. In this episode, Linda Corrin of Deaking University discusses the potential impacts of AI on education, particularly in higher education, and some of the ways universities and schools systems can respond to the rapid grwoth of AI in the ...

TER #229 - Innovative Technology in ITE with Tess Rendoth - 13 Sept 2023

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcast In thie feature length Kolber’s Corner, Steve Kolber interviews Tess Rendolph about her experiences and insights from the realm of special education, and discusses tech-enabled educational practices as part of Initial teacher Education, where platforms like SIMTeach offer news ways to prepare future teachers. Find Steven Kolber at StevenKolber.com Tess Rendoth’s Profile at UoNewcastle Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney reflects on the ‘m...

TER #228 - Classroom Gamification with Claire Seldon - 30 August 2023

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcast Lecturer and Gamification Consultant Claire Seldon discusses gamification of learning. Claire’s gamification page Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber considers issues of selecting quality texts. Steven Kolber on X/Twitter Education in the News – Cameron looks at a recent report by The Australia Institue into school funding. Full Report Timecodes: 00:00 Opening Credits 01:31 Intro 04:20 Kolber’s Corner 09:12 Ideology in Education 09:44 Educ...

TER #227 - School Segregation and Policy Failures with Michael Sciffer - 17 Aug 2023

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcast PhD candidate Michael Sciffer discusses his research into equity and school segregation, and the policy failures that have led to Australia having one of the most segregated education systems in the OECD. Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber considers the three dimensional nature of curriculum Steven Kolber on Twitter Education in the News – Cameron looks at the history of the current NSW industrial dispute. Timecodes: 00:00 Opening Credits ...

TER #226 - Multiculturalism and Refugees in Schools with Greg Noble and Megan Watkins - 2 Aug 2023

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcast Megan Watkins and Greg Noble discuss the broader issues of multiculturalism in schools, and considerations for teahcing students of refugee backgrounds. Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney Tom Mahoney on X/Twitter Education in the News – Cameron looks at the new draft framework for using generative AI in schools. Timecodes: 00:00 Opening Credits 01:31 Intro 04:51 Ideology in Education 17:42 Education in the News 46:45 Feature Introductio...

TER #225 - Neuroscience and School Leadership with Judi Newman - 26 July 2023

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcast Dr. Judi Newman discusses the relationship between neuroscience and schoool leadership. Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber shares tips for creating word clouds without putting student data in the cloud.  Steven Kolber on Twitter Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney explores the role of ideology in the recent ITE report. Tom Mahoney on Twitter Education in the News – Cameron reviews the Stronger Beginnings ITE report and the reactions from t...

TER #224 - Vaping and E-Cigarettes in Schools with Emily Stockings - 06 July 2023

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcast Dr Emily Stockings discusses the issues of vaping and e-cigarettes among young people in schools, including prevelance, health impacts and how students access vapes, as well as curriculum resources developed as part of Positive Choices. Positive Choices resources: Factsheet: Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping (https://positivechoices.org.au/teachers/electronic-cigarettes-and-vaping-factsheet) Factsheet: E-cigarettes, Vaping and the Law (htt...

TER #223 - Teacher Workforce & Shortages with Fleur Johnston - 23 June 2023

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcast The teacher shortage crisis is big news in education, with schools around Australia struggling to find qualified teachers. Fleur Johnston has extensive experience advising governments and not-for-profit organisations, including education, on workforce management and provides her unique insights into some of the issues contributing to, and trying to address, teacher workforce issues. Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber talks about creating yoru ...

TER #222 - Inclusive Teaching for Neurodivergent Students with Erin Leif and Russ Fox - 07 June 2023

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcast Creating an inclusive classroom environment that supports all learners is an ongoing challenge of teaching. Dr. Erin Leif and Dr. Russ Fox discuss the concept of neurodiversity, how it affects student learning, and what strategies teachers can put in place to support the needs of neurodivergent students in mainstream classrooms. Dr. Erin Leif’s profile Dr. Russ Fox’s profile Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber shares AI tools for simplfying a...

TER #221 - Needs Focused Teaching with Rob Plevin - 25 May 2023

Classroom management and student engagemement are perenial topics of interest in education. In this episode, Rob Plevin discusses how he addresses this issues through his Needs Focused teaching method. https://www.needsfocusedteaching.com/ Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber gives tech-tips on how to ensure resources match students’ reading age. Steven Kolber on Twitter Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney discusses how the rise of AI exposes some of the ideoloogical assumptions of education ...

TER #221 - Needs Focused Teaching with Rob Plevin - 24 May 2023

TER #220 - Concept Based Curriculum with Karen Yager - 11 May 2023

Main Feature: Karen Yager discusses teaching using concept based curriculum. Regular Features: Kolber's Corner - Steven reflects on why we don't often promote teachers or teaching to the public; Ideology in Education, Tom Mahoney explores the ideooogy underpinning teacher workloads; Education in the News, Cameron discusses the recent federal budget, and the Price Waterhouse Coopers crisis as it may apply to education. Links at www.terpodcast.com Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodca...

TER #219 - Choice and Fairness in Australian Schools with Chris Bonnor and Tom Greenwell - 27 April 2023

Main Feature: Ellen Koshland of the Australian Learning Lecture, and authors Chris Bonnor and Tom Greenwell discuss the recent report Choice and Fairness: a common framework for all Australian schools, which outlines a proposed model for funding Australkian schools that addresses the issues of equity and segregation that are identified as rivers of educational decline. Regular Features: Kolber's Corner, Steven Kolber invites teachers to consider their cultural backgroud and concepts of norm...

TER #218 - Literacy for Digital Futures - 14 April 2023

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcast Main Feature: Kathy Mills, Len Unsworth, and Laura Scholes, authors of the book "Literacy for Digital Futures", discuss how the concept of literacy has evolved in the 21st century, where digital technologies are increasingly integrated into our communication and daily lives. The book explores the idea that literacy is no longer just about print-based skills, but also involves knowledge of digital platforms and technologies, including coding ...

TER #217 - Student Metaphors for Learning with Sam McMahon and Meghan Stacey - 29 Mar 2023

Timecodes:00:00 Opening Credits01:31 Intro07:15 Kolber's Corner - Steven Kolber15:34 Ideology in Education - Tom Mahoney23:46 Education in the News41:02 Feature Interview44:07 Interview - Sam McMahon and Meghan Stacey01:27:50 Patron Shout OutsLinks and shownotes: https://terpodcast.com/?p=6173 Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER Podcast on Twitter Follow TER Podcast on Facebook

TER #216 - Student Motivation for Learning Languages with Olivier Elzingre - 15 March 2023

TER #216 - Student Motivation for Learning Languages with Olivier Elzingre - 15 March 2023 by Teachers' Education Review Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER Podcast on Twitter Follow TER Podcast on Facebook

TER Topics - Social Development and Schooling

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcastIn this edition of TER Topics we present two interviews that explore issues of young people’s social development and it’s interaction with schooling.The first interview is about research into teaching children social responsibility with Jophnathon Santo, from TER #179, in September of 2021.The second interview is about social-emotional instruction with Rebecca Collie, from TER #188 in January of 2022.Timecodes:00:00 Opening Credits00:34 Intro01...

TER #215 - Decolonising the Curriculum with Al Fricker - 16 Feb 2023

Support TER Podcast at www.patreon.com/TERPodcastMain Feature: Steven Kolber talks to Al Fricker about Decolonising the Curriculum and using First Nations pedagogies for all students.Regular Features: Ideology in Education, Tom Mahoney considers how education identifies what it values; Education in the News, Cameron discusses recent changes to NAPLAN.Timecodes:00:00 Opening Credits01:31 Intro05:52 Ideology in Education12:35 Education in the News - NAPLAN21:02 Feature Introduction23:29 Interv...

TER #214 - Empowering Teachers & Democratising Schooling - 01 Feb 2023

00:00:00 Opening Credits00:01:31 Intro00:03:12 Event Open - Steven Kolber & Keith Heggart00:16:38 Pasi Sahlberg00:49:41 Stephy Salazar00:59:40 Nina Burridge01:11:53 Cameron Paterson01:18:10 Mihajla Gavin01:27:22 Q&A + Discussion01:36:30 Sign off & Patron shout-outs Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER Podcast on Twitter Follow TER Podcast on Facebook

TER #213 - Student Digital Leaders with Nick Jackson - 18 Jan 2023

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TER #212 - Dungeons and Dragons and Speech Pathology with Tammy Nguyen - 4 Jan 2023

Support TER Podcast patreon.com/TERPodcastTimecodes: 00:00 Opening Credits01:31 Intro04:11 Kolber's Corner11:34 Ideology in Education23:56 Feature Introduction26:34 Interview - Tammy Nguyen01:22:03 Sign OffShownotes: https://terpodcast.com/?p=5683 Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER Podcast on Twitter Follow TER Podcast on Facebook

TER #211 - 2022 Year in Review - 22 Dec 22

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TER #210 - The Future School Special - 7th Dec 2022

This special episode explores the FutureSchool initiative being run in collaboration between the Australian Council for Educational Leaders, and the Australian Learning Lecture.TImecodes:00:00 Opening Credits00:34 Intro04:42 Ellen Koshland22:32 Sue Buckley30:34 Louka Parry49:44 Katherine High School01:25:12 Emmanuel Catholic College02:05:01 Warrakirri College02:37:04 Sign Off Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER Podcast on Twitter Follow TER Podcast on Facebook

TER Topics - Neurosequential Model in Education

In this edition of TER Topics we present two interviews that the theory and practice of the Neu sequential Model in Education, which is a developmentally informed, biologically respectful approach to working with at-risk children.The first interview is with Steve Graner and Jessica Pfeiffer of the Neurosequential network in the USA, forst presented in episode #189 in February 2022The second interview is with NSW school principal Patrick Faucher about his work implementing the model in schools...

TER #209 - Sublimes and Policy with Pat Norman - 9 Nov 2022

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcastMain Feature: Pat Norman discusses his Sublimes Analysis of the Gonski 2 policy, and explains the sublimes analysis approach to understanding ed policy.Links and Shownotes: https://terpodcast.com/2022/11/09/ter-209-sublimes-and-edu-policy-with-pat-norman-9-nov-2022/Timecodes:00:00 Opening Credits01:31 Intro05:02 Kolber's Corner11:28 Ideology In Education22:22 Education in the News44:23 Feature Intro45:36 Interview - Pat Norman01:22:37 Patreon S...

TER #208 - Inspiring Hope, the ACEL National Conference - 26 Oct 2022

The Australian Council for Educational Leaders held their 2022 National Conference at the Sydney Hilton in the last days of September. Speakers and guests from around Australia and the world gathered to discuss issues facing educational leaders today. TER Podcast was invited to speak to presenters, organisers and guests about thier many perspectives on educational leadership. In this special episode, we present a showcase of interviews with keynote presenters and event organisers.Links and sh...

TER #207 - Teaching in a Post-Truth Era with Stephanie Westcott - 13 Oct 2022

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcast Main Features: Stephanie Wescott discusses her PhD research into teaching in a post-truth era, and the hegemonic nature of the ‘what works’ discourse in education; Adriano dio Prato and Dr Phil Cummins talk about their podcast, Change Makers. Regular Features: Steven Kolber discusses read-aloud assessments in Kolber’s Korner; Tom Mahoney consideres the idological elements undeprinning the Productivity Commission’s Interim Report into Educati...

TER #207 - Teaching in a Post-Truth Era with Stephanie Wescott - 13 Oct 2022

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcastMain Features: Stephanie Wescott discusses her PhD research into teaching in a post-truth era, and the hegemonic nature of the ‘what works’ discourse in education; Adriano dio Prato and Dr Phil Cummins talk about their podcast, Change Makers.Regular Features: Steven Kolber discusses read-aloud assessments in Kolber’s Korner; Tom Mahoney consideres the idological elements undeprinning the Productivity Commission’s Interim Report into Education.T...

TER #206 - Teachers and the Media with Nicole Mockler - 28 Sept 2022

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcastMain Feature: Dr. Nicole Mockler discusses her recent publication Constructing Teacher Identies: How the Print Media Define and Represent Teachers and Their WorkRegular Features: Steven discusses a simple but effective online tool for teaching in Kolber’s Corner; Tom Mahoney questions how dominant ideologies manifest in schools in Ideology in Education; Cameorn looks at recent announcements of a Teacher Education Expert panel in Education in th...

TER #205 - Data Storytelling with Selena Fisk - 14 Sept 2022

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcastMain Feature: Selena Fisk discusses her work as a Data Storyteller, and how schools can use data to inform more effective deciisons about teaching and learning.Regular Features: Kolber’s Corner, Steven explore the nature of teaching as a team sport; Education in the News, Cameron looks at recent news stories about education.Timecodes:00:00 Opening Credits01:31 Intro05:50 Kolber’s Corner11:23 Education in the News29:48 Feature Introduction32:21 ...

TER #205 - Data Storytelling with Selina Fisk - 14 Sept 2022

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcast Main Feature: Selina Fisk discusses her work as a Data Storyteller, and how schools can use data to inform more effective deciisons about teaching and learning. Regular Features: Kolber’s Corner, Steven explore the nature of teaching as a team sport; Education in the News, Cameron looks at recent news stories about education. Timecodes: 00:00 Opening Credits 01:31 Intro 05:50 Kolber’s Corner 11:23 Education in the News 29:48 Feature Introdu...

TER #204 - Student Agency with Lee Crockett - 31 Aug 2022

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcastMain Feature: Lee Crockett discusses the importance of student agency in teachingRegular Features: Steven discusses new app trends with students in Kolber’s Corner; Tom reflects on ideological conflicts in his own teaching practice.Timecodes:00:00 Opening Credits01:31 Intro07:00 Kolber’s Corner15:27 Ideology in Education24:29 Feature Introduction26:43 Interview – Lee Crockett01:06:35 Patron Shout-OutsLinks:– Steven Kolbe...

TER #203 - Trauma Informed Pedagogy with Patrick Faucher - 17 Aug 2022

Main Feature: Patrick Faucher discusses his work implementing Trauma Informed Pedgagoy using the Neurosequential model in educationRegular Features: Kolber’s Corner – Steven discusses teacher truisms about worry over work; Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney considers the importance of slowing down to reflect on teaching practice; Education in the News – Cameron discusses recent news about the teacher shortage crisis roundtable meeting in Canberra.Timecodes:00:00 Opening Credits01:31 Intro03:...