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Teachers Education Review

304 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 18 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

The Australian podcast for teachers that bridges the gap between research, policy and practice. 

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TER #044 - Instructional Coaching with Glenn Mclachlan - 22 Mar 2015

March 22, 2015 11:26 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

Main Feature: Corinne speaks with Glenn McLachlan from Knox Grammar about the Instructional Coaching Program implemented in the school as part of their approach to teacher professional development in the school.Regular Features: Spotlight on Special Education, Tim Connell shares some strategies for reducing problem behaviour; Education in the News, we review the policy platforms of the major parties in the lead up to the NSW election; Teachers' Brains Trust, Jaque du Toit reviews the book 'Di...

TER #043 - Rethinking Homework with Corinne Campbell - 08 Mar 2015

March 08, 2015 10:37 - 1 hour - 58 MB

Main Feature: Following on from her presentation at ResearchEd Sydney, Corinne shares the story of her experience leading a consultative and research-based policy development process in school.Regular Features: Off Campus, Dan Haesler talks about the failures of the education debate; Education in the News, Cameron and Corinne discuss proposed changes to the Australian Curriculum for Primary Schools; ABC Splash, Annabel Astbury talks about upcomming Apps for Primary and Secondary Schools. Sup...

TER #042 - Sharing Best Practice in Education with Simon Breakspear - 22 Feb 2015

February 22, 2015 13:08 - 2 hours - 83.6 MB

Special Features: Simon Breakspear, founder of LearnLabs, discusses the issues involve din sharing good practice between teachers, schools and systems, and special guest host Dan Haesler stops by to help unpack the interview; Cameron Interviews attendees and organisers of ResearchEd Sydney; Anne van de Graaf shares her approach to action research in the classroom.Regular Features: NEW FEATURE! Tim Connell hosts Spotlight on Special Education, discussing approaches to evidence based practice;...

TER #041 - How teachers can engage with research with Tom Bennett - 08 Feb 2015

February 08, 2015 08:21 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB

Main Feature: Tom Bennett, founder of ResearchEd in the UK, speaks about the ways that teachers can engage with research to improve their teaching practice. Regular Features: Off Campus, Dan Haesler talks about wellbeing programs in schools; Education in the News, Cameron and Corinne talks about issues in Vocational Education; NEW FEATURE, Annabel Astbury discusses educational games on ABC Splash; Teachers Brains Trust, Conelle Batty discusses blogging and the educational community Support T...

TER #040 - Behaviour Management with Paul Dix - 25 Jan 2015

January 25, 2015 12:38 - 1 hour - 74.6 MB

Main Features: Paul Dix from Pivotal Education in the UK talks with Cameron about Behaviour Management in Schools. Corinne speaks with Annabel Astbury about ABC Splash.Regular Features: Education in the News, Cameron and Corinne talk education and politics. Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER Podcast on Twitter Follow TER Podcast on Facebook

TER #039 - Student Loans in the USA - 11 Jan 2015

January 11, 2015 15:11 - 1 hour - 44.7 MB

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TER #038 - 2014 Year in Review, feat Suzie Riddell from SVA - 28 Dec 2014

December 28, 2014 00:15 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

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TER #037 - Ian Jukes @ EduTech 2014 - 14 Dec 2014

December 14, 2014 12:30 - 1 hour - 53.5 MB

Main Feature: Recorded at EduTech in Brisbane in mid-2014, Cameron speaks with Ian Jukes, Chief Executive of the InfoSavvy Group, about issues facing education in the 21st Century. Regular Features: AITSL's Teacher Feature, teachers discuss digital resources in the classroom; Education in the News, Cameron and Corinne discuss the latest news stories in education; Mystery Educator competition - new clue! Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER Podcast on Twitter Follow TER Podcast...

TER Live #004 - Teachmeet Unconference 2014

December 07, 2014 09:10 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB

Recorded on the 8th of November, 2014, this episode features two presentations from Teachmeet Unconference 2014, held at the UNE Future Campus in Parramatta. This episode contains two recordings from this event. First, a presentation on Flexible Learning Spaces in a primary school setting, followed by a presentation on Heutagogy, or self-directed learning. Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER Podcast on Twitter Follow TER Podcast on Facebook

TER #036 - Dr Kevan Collins on Improving Education Systems - 30 Nov 2014

November 30, 2014 07:58 - 1 hour - 68.2 MB

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TER Live #003 - The Arts and Learning, Creating Australia's Future

November 24, 2014 11:18 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

EXPLICIT LANGUAGE WARNINGPresented by Sydney ideas and ACERN, this TER Live podcast includes a recording of the forum 'The Arts & Learning: Creating Australia's Future', in which a panel of experts discuss the Arts in Education in response to the review of the Australian Curriculum recommendations to reduce Arts education in schools. For links and show notes, visit www.terpodcast.com. Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER Podcast on Twitter Follow TER Podcast on Facebook

TER #035 - Dr Steven Novella on Teaching Critical Thinking - 16 Nov 2014

November 16, 2014 07:51 - 1 hour - 67.5 MB

Main Feature: Dr. Steven Novella speaks about Critical Thinking. What it is, how to teach it, and the potential benefits to individuals and societies that value critical thinking.Regular Features: Off Campus, Dan Haesler talks about 5 ways to Wellbeing; Education in the news, Cameron and Corinne talk about the Victorian State Election and the University cheating scandal; AITSL's Teacher Feature, teachers talk about the Australian teaching Standards; Mystery Educator, new puzzle! Support TER ...

TER #034 - Australian Curriculum Review - 02 Nov 2014

November 02, 2014 13:10 - 2 hours - 85.2 MB

Main Feature: Cameron speaks with three Australian academics about the final report on the review of he Australian Curriculum. Dr. Nicole Mockler from the University of Newcastle talks about the broader issues of curriculum, Dr. David Zyngier from Monash University talks about the review process and the political and cultural issues raised in the report, and Dr. Michael Anderson from the University of Sydney talks about The Arts in the Australian Curriculum.Regular Features: NEW FEATURE! List...

TER #033 - Jenny Luca on Digital Literacy and 21st Century Learning - 19 Oct 2014

October 19, 2014 11:23 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

Main Feature: In an interview recorded at EduTech 2014, Corinne speaks with Jenny Luca about digital literacy and 21st Century Learning.Regular Features: Off Campus, Dan Haesler explores issues related to teacher professional learning; Education in the News, Cameron and Corinne talk about the latest issues of the past fortnight; AITSL's Teacher Feature, teachers discuss their most effective professional learning experiences; Mystery Educator; Announcements.Find more at: bit.ly/TERep33 Suppor...

TER #032 - Richard Gerver on Effective Educational Leadership - 5 Oct 2014

October 05, 2014 05:55 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

Main Feature: Cameron speaks with Richard Gerver, British educator, speaker and author of "Creating Tomorrow's Schools, Today" about his experiences leading transformative change in a British public school.Regular Features: Off Campus with Dan Haesler, Dan discusses his insights from his recent trip to Singapore; Education in the News, global conflict affecting schools and the issue of teaching values and ethical issues in schools; AITSL's Teacher Feature, teachers discuss the things they'd l...

TER #031 - Virtual Worlds in Education - 21 Sept 2014

September 21, 2014 15:40 - 1 hour - 73 MB

Main Feature: Extended interview - Peggy Sheehy, Marianne Malmstrom and Bron Stuckey talk about the use of virtual worlds and online computer games as learning environments.Regular Features: Education in the News, Cameron and Corinne discuss pseudoscience and research based practice in education; AITSL's Teacher Feature, teachers discuss ICT in education; Mystery Educator Competition, a new puzzle! Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER Podcast on Twitter Follow TER Podcast on F...

TER #030 - Sugata Mitra and Self Organised Learning Environments - 7 Sept 2014

September 07, 2014 10:12 - 1 hour - 60 MB

Main Feature: Sugata Mitra speaks with Corinne about Slef Organised Learning Environments, and Stephanie Smith, a school teacher in NSW, discusses her experiences with SOLEs in a school setting.Regular Features: Dan Haesler asks 'What's in it for Google?' in Off Campus; Cameron and Corinne discuss Tertiary Education funding and School Chaplains in Education in the News; Teachers talk about the importance of professional relationships in Education in the News; Mystery Educator competition. new...

TER #029 - Is Mathematics Education Broken - 24 August 2014

August 24, 2014 09:22 - 1 hour - 64 MB

Main Feature: Corinne interviews British Technologist, Conrad Wolfram, about the state and future of mathematics education in schools, and then discusses Wolfram's ideas with Mathematics Head Teacher, Eddie Woo.Regular Features: Off Campus, Dan Haesler questions how prepared schools are for tackling difficult issues; Education in the News, Cameron and Corinne discuss NAPLAN and science literacy in society; AITSL's Teacher feature, teachers share the highlights of their teaching careers; Myste...

TER Live #002 - Leadmeet, Educational Leadership Forum

August 10, 2014 09:52 - 1 hour - 53.4 MB

In this second TER Live podcast, we present a selection of recordings from Leadmeent, an Educational Leadership forum held on May 29, 2014 at NSW Parliament House. This recording features 3 presentations from Leadmeet, as well as an interview with event organiser, Michelle Hostrup, and opening remarks made by NSW Education Minister, Adrian Piccoli. Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER Podcast on Twitter Follow TER Podcast on Facebook

TER #028 - Student Wellbeing at School - 27 July 2014

July 27, 2014 08:24 - 1 hour - 69 MB

Main Feature: Dr. Michael Carr-Greg talks about some of the mental health issues facing young people today, and the role that technology can play in help address those issues. Professor Ian Shochet, professor of clinical psychology at Queensland University of Technology, discusses in detail his research into school connectedness and its impact on mental health for adolescents. Regular Features: Education in the News; Off Campus with Dan Haesler, Dan talks about what we lose when everyone wins...

TER #027 - Pasi Sahlberg - 13 July 2014

July 13, 2014 01:01 - 1 hour - 69.9 MB

Enhanced audio with chapters Special Features: Corinne interviews Dr. Pasi Sahlberg, Finnish Education Expert, about Finland's success, the proliferation of GERM, and Australia's educational future. Cameron interviews Peggy Sheehy and Marianne Malmstrom about virtual worlds in education ahead of the SLANSW Gamification conference.Regular Features: Off Campus, Dan questions the idea of Innovation in education; AITSL's Teacher Feature, Teachers discuss student engagement in the classroom; Educa...

TER #026 - Positive Schools - Trial Enhanced Audio version with chapters

July 04, 2014 00:26 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

This file contains the audio of Episode 26, uploaded as an AAC Enhanced Audio file with chapters for iTunes subscribers. If you subscribe to TER on iTunes, please provide feedback on how chapters work for you. Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER Podcast on Twitter Follow TER Podcast on Facebook

TER #026 - Positive Schools Conference - 29 June 2014

June 29, 2014 10:17 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

Main Feature: Cameron and Corinne report on the 2014 Positive Schools conference in Sydney with reports and interviews with organisers and presenters.Regular Features: AITSL's Teacher feature, teachers talk about their best professional development experiences; Off Campus, Dan questions teachers' need to be constantly accessible; Education in the News, after a big fortnight of news stories, Cameron and Corinne discuss ideology in educational decision making; Mystery Educator competition. Su...

TER #025 - EduTech 2014 - 17 June 2014

June 15, 2014 07:09 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

Main Feature: Cameron and Corinne report on their recent trip to Edutech in Brisbane, with interviews with organisers, presenters and attendees.Regular Features: AITSL's Teacher Feature, Teachers reflect on the role of professional relationships in their teaching; Education in the News, Cameron and Corinne discuss the impact of well-being in schools on educational attainment.http://terpodcast.com/2014/06/15/ter-025-edutech-2014-15-june-2014/ Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER...

TER #024 - Project Based Learning with Laura McBain - 01 June 2014

June 01, 2014 07:21 - 1 hour - 53.5 MB

Main Feature: Laura McBain from High Tech High talks about Project Based LearningRegular Features: Education in the News; AITSL's Teacher Feature, teachers talk about engaging and challenging their students; Off Campus, Dan Haesler talks about student voice and how schools engage with it; Mystery Educator competition.Links and notes: http://terpodcast.com/2014/06/01/ter-024-01-june-2014/ Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER Podcast on Twitter Follow TER Podcast on Facebook

TER #024 - 01 June 2014

June 01, 2014 07:21 - 1 hour - 71.3 MB

Main Feature: Laura McBain from High Tech High talks about Project Based Learning Regular Features: Education in the News; AITSL's Teacher Feature, teachers talk about engaging and challenging their students; Off Campus, Dan Haesler talks about student voice and how schools engage with it; Mystery Educator competition. Links and notes: http://terpodcast.com/2014/06/01/ter-024-01-june-2014/

TER #023 - 18 May 2014

May 18, 2014 11:03 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB

Main Feature: Dr. Phil Riley talks about the Principal Wellbeing Survey and workplace stress in schools.Regular Features: Education in the News, Cameron & Corinne talk about cuts to education in the federal budget; AITSL's teacher feature, educators reflect on inspirational teachers from their own school days; Teacher's Brains Trust, Jeff Mesina shares strategies for casual teachers. Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER Podcast on Twitter Follow TER Podcast on Facebook

TER #022 - 04 May 2014

May 04, 2014 10:06 - 1 hour - 73.1 MB

Main Features: Sydney GAFE Summit, interviews with Jim Sill, Kimberley Hall and Jennie Magiera on Google Apps For Education. Interview with Dr. Helen Street about Positive Psychology in Schools and the upcoming Positive Schools conferenceRegular Features: Education in the News, Cameron and Corinne talk about school funding; Off Campus, Dan Haesler talks about social media in schools; Mystery Educator, a new competition; AITSL's Teacher feature, teachers talk about approaches to improving thei...

TER #021 - 20 April 2014

April 20, 2014 07:42 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

Main Feature: Counsellor Louiza Hebhardt discusses teacher burnout, and strategies for teachers to maintain well-being and deal with the pressures of teaching. Regular Features: AITSL's teacher feature, teachers discuss what it means to be 'Asia literate'; Off Campus, Dan Haesler talks about the need to focus on teacher well being as part of education; Teachers' Brains Trust, Pip Cleaves models a leadership narrative while discussing creativity in education; Education in the News, Cameron and...

TER #020 - 06 April 2014

April 06, 2014 08:57 - 1 hour - 76.4 MB

Main Feature: Jarvis Ryan talks about what it's like to teach in a remote community in the Northern Territory. Regular Features: AITSL's Teacher Feature, Catherine Dartnall and Leila Kasprzak talk about Student Engagement; Dan Haesler talks about the need to think outside the box in Off Campus; Michelle Hostrup shares her experiences with different uses of learning spaces; Mystery Educator; Education in the News Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER Podcast on Twitter Follow TE...

TER Live #001 - Teachmeet BYOD Policy Forum

March 29, 2014 03:33 - 1 hour - 53 MB

This Special Episode features a recording of the first TER Live event, the Teachmeet BYOD Policy Forum. Alice Leung, Eric McCarron, Joachim Cohen and Laurens Derks discuss issues related to the development and implementation of BYOD Policies in both Primary and High School settings. This event also featured special guests, Jim Sill and Ken Shelton, two Google Apps Afficionados who were visiting from the USA. Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER Podcast on Twitter Follow TER Po...

TER #019 - 23 March 2014

March 23, 2014 11:32 - 1 hour - 71.4 MB

Main Feature: Interview with David Price, OBE, about his book "Open: How we'll work, live and learn in the future." Regular Features: AITSL's Teacher Feature, Erin and Angela discuss the things they love about teaching as a profession; Education in the News; Off Campus, Dan Haesler questions the ways we measure success in education; Teachers' Brains Trust, John Drake talks about ways to enhance creativity in the classroom; Mystery Educator competition. Don't forget the first TER Live event at...

TER #018 - 09 March 2014

March 09, 2014 12:46 - 1 hour - 54.1 MB

Main Feature: Interview with Dr. Lesley-Anne Ey on the influence of media and music videos on increased sexual behaviour in children at younger ages. Regular Features: AITSL's Teacher Feature, Danielle Cavill & Emily O'Connor talk about student voice; Education in the News; Teachers' Brains Trust, Danielle Vandenberg talks about her early experiences with the Flipped Classroom; Mystery Educator competition. Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER Podcast on Twitter Follow TER Po...

TER #017 - 23 February 2014

February 23, 2014 11:35 - 1 hour - 70.8 MB

Main Feature: EdSpark Edutech Startup Competition Finals. Regular Features: AITSL's Teacher Feature, Cameorn Paterson and Matt Estermann give advice to beginning teachers; Education in the News, another education review + why do conservative governments favour more expensive, less effective teacher training programs; Off Campus with Dan Haesler, positive psychology; Teachers' Brains Trust, Sam Schroder introduces a 'campaign of kindness' to senior English classes. Support TER Podcast at Patr...

TER #016 - Engagement, Curriculum and Pedagogy with David Zyngier - Feb 09 2014

February 09, 2014 10:32 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

A new show format for 2014 with new features! Our main feature is an insightful interview with Dr. David Zyngier about pedagogy to encourage student engagement, factors that influence learning, PISA and more. We introduce the first AITSL Teacher Feature, a new regular segment on the show. "Off Campus" with Dan Haesler on School Contentedness, Education in the News, and introducing "Teachers' Brains Trust"! with Betty Chau about Positive Psychology. Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPod...

TER #015 - Australian Curriculum Review - Jan 26 2014

January 26, 2014 09:33 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB

In this episode we explore the proposed review of the Australian Curriculum, including the concerns raised about the review & the men appointed to lead it, the nature of the development of existing curriculum, and some of the concerns educators have with the curriculum. We interview Robyn Ewing from USYD, ACARA CEO Robert Randall & APPA Executive Stephen Breen. Also introducing a new segment with advice for teachers, and regular feature, 'Off Campus' with Dan Haesler. Support TER Podcast at...

TER #014 - Games in Schools feat Giles Pritchard & Tom Benjamin - Jan 12 2014

January 12, 2014 14:36 - 1 hour - 77.7 MB

This bumper holiday special is all about uses of games in the classroom. This episode features guest co-host Giles Pritchard (@caradocp), from the Games in Schools and Libraries Podcast, and an interview with Dr. Tom Benjamin about quests, narrative game play, and elements of gamification in education. Also features 'Off Campus' with Dan Haesler (@danhaesler), and Cameron catches up with listener Mark (@seminyaksunset) while on holiday in Queensland. Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPo...

TER #013 - Year in Review + Interview with Suzie Riddell from SVA - Dec 29 2013

December 29, 2013 00:20 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB

In the final episode for 2013, Cameron and Corinne discuss the biggest events and achievements in education throughout the year, both political and personal, and we interview Suzie Riddell, Executive Director of Education for Social Ventures Australia, about their efforts to address social inequity in Australian Education. Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER Podcast on Twitter Follow TER Podcast on Facebook

TER #012b - Inside NSW English Teachers Assoc 2013 Annual Conference, Part 2 - Dec 15 2013

December 15, 2013 10:21 - 1 hour - 52.7 MB

In this 2 part special, Cameron reports from inside the 2013 NSW English Teachers' Association Annual Conference held on 22-23 November at the University of New South Wales. Interviews include,, President Karen Yager, Treasurer Susan Gazis, Executive Officer Eva Gold, Journal Editor Mel Dixon & Assistant Editor Stefanie Lia, VOX Pops, and discussions about Transmedia Narratives and the NSW English Studies course. Also include 'off campus' with Dan Haesler on politics and PISA . Support TER P...

TER #012a - Inside NSW English Teachers Assoc 2013 Annual Conference, Part 1 - Dec 15 2013

December 15, 2013 09:54 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MB

In this 2 part special, Cameron reports from inside the 2013 NSW English Teachers' Association Annual Conference held on 22-23 November at the University of New South Wales. Interviews include,, President Karen Yager, Treasurer Susan Gazis, Executive Officer Eva Gold, Journal Editor Mel Dixon & Assistant Editor Stefanie Lia, VOX Pops, and discussions about Transmedia Narratives and the NSW English Studies course. Also include 'off campus' with Dan Haesler on politics and PISA . Support TER P...

TER #011b - Early Career Teachers Special Episode, Part 2 - Dec 01 2013

December 01, 2013 12:34 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

In our Early Career Teachers' Special, we talk to Pre-Service and Early Career Teachers about the challenges they face; we speak with AITSL General Manager, Edmund Misson about Accreditation; We feature the first "Off Campus", a new segment by Dan Haesler; speak with Matthew Green about imanewteacher.com; and seek advice for early career teachers from educators from all over the place. Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER Podcast on Twitter Follow TER Podcast on Facebook

TER #011a - Early Career Teachers Special Episode, Part 1 - Dec 01 2013

December 01, 2013 11:21 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

In our Early Career Teachers' Special, we talk to Pre-Service and Early Career Teachers about the challenges they face; we speak with AITSL General Manager, Edmund Misson about Accreditation; We feature the first "Off Campus", a new segment by Dan Haesler; speak with Matthew Green about imanewteacher.com; and seek advice for early career teachers from educators from all over the place. Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER Podcast on Twitter Follow TER Podcast on Facebook

TER #010 - Technology in Schools with Dr Neil Selwyn - Nov 17 2013

November 17, 2013 14:08 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

Professor Neil Selwyn from Monash University talks with TER Podcast about the difference between the rhetoric and the reality of technology in education. Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER Podcast on Twitter Follow TER Podcast on Facebook

TER #009 - Teachmeet at the Wharf - Nov 03 2013

November 03, 2013 13:31 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

In this super-sized special episode, we take a closer look at Teachmeets, a free-to-all form of collaborative professional development for teachers. Cameron reports from Teachmeet English at the Wharf on November 1st, with interviews and presentations from the night. Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER Podcast on Twitter Follow TER Podcast on Facebook

TER #008 - Gamification with Gabe Zichermann - Oct 20 2013

October 19, 2013 14:13 - 1 hour - 51.8 MB

In Ep. 008 we take an introductory look at the idea of Gamification in education. Cameron interviews author, international speaker and founder of Gamification.co, Gabe Zichermann, about the value of games and game elements in education. Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER Podcast on Twitter Follow TER Podcast on Facebook

TER #007 - Engagement - Oct 06 2013

October 06, 2013 07:40 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB

In Ep. 07 we discuss the issue of engagement in education. What are the benefits to student learning, and what are some of the ways teachers can better engage students in their classes. We talk with educational consultant and writer Dan Haesler about the importance of engagement in the classroom. We also interview John Goh, principal of Merrylands East Public School about some of the whole-school approaches to engagement at his school. Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER Podca...

TER #006 - NAPLAN - Sept 22 2013

September 22, 2013 09:53 - 1 hour - 45.6 MB

Episode 6 contains part 2 of our interview with Dr. Greg Thompson of Murdoch University, and Dr. Nicole Mockler or Newcastle University, in which we talk about the issues associated with Australia's NAPLAN testing regime. Dr. Thompson, who tweets under the handle @effectsofNAPLAN, has devoted significant time and attention to the impacts of NAPLAN on teachers and school communities, and shares with us some of his insights into the positive and negative effects of NAPLAN in the 5 years since i...

TER #005 - Connected Learning - Sept 08 2013

September 08, 2013 11:22 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB

In Episode 5 we discuss Connected Learning and its impact on teaching and teacher professional development, including interviews with Professor Alec Couros about the relationship between connectivity and teaching. We also speak to educator and writer Dan Haelser about the rise of BYOD policies in school as a way of providing access to technology and the internet for learning. Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER Podcast on Twitter Follow TER Podcast on Facebook

TER #004b - Independent Public Schools, Part 2 - August 28 2013

August 28, 2013 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB

In part 2 of our discussion of Independent Public Schools, we interview Greg Thompson from Murdoch University in WA, and Nicole Mockler form the University of Newcastle in NSW. Greg sits on the board of an IPS in WA, and both Greg and Nicole are researchers into Educational Policy. Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER Podcast on Twitter Follow TER Podcast on Facebook

TER #004a - Independent Public Schools, Part 1 - August 25 2013

August 25, 2013 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

In episode 4 we discuss Independent Public Schools, focusing on the Western Australian model that is the basis of the Federal Coalition's education election platform. We speak with NSW Education Minister Adrian Piccoli about his rejection of the model, and how IPS is different from current NSW govt. policies regarding school management. We also speak to Anne Gisborne, President of the State Schools Teacher's Union of Western Australia, about the University of Melbourne review into the first f...

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Carol Dweck
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