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TER #247 – Developing Expert Learners with James Anderson – 1 June 2024

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James Anderson discusses his new book, Learnership: raising the status of learning from an act to an art in your school, and how schools can approach teaching and learning in a way that encourages students to develop the traits that support independent, lifelong learning.

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Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber discusses his recent paper, Ancient methods & modern memes: using Socratic circles and TikTok within classes to democratise your teaching

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Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney considers some of the underlying issues of the teacher shortage.

Tom Mahoney’s The Interruption

Education in the News – Cameron reviews the status of education in the recent Federal Budget.

Timecodes:

0:00 Opening Credits

1:31 Intro

13:23 Kolber’s Corner

20:47 Ideology in Education

32:18 Education in the News

44:11 Feature Introduction

46:54 Interview – James Anderson

1:46:52 Patron Shout-Outs

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TER #246 – Universal Design for Learning with Christopher Bronke – 8 May 2024

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Dr Christopher Bronke, from Novak Education in the US, discusses Universal Design for Learning; its core principles and practices, how it can be effectively implemented and how the model benefits all learners.

Link: Novak Education

Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber shares the Literature Circle reading strategy.

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Australian Edu Podcasts – Matthew Green talks about his podcast The Art of Teaching, and his experiences of producing and maintaining a pocast.

Link: The Art of Teaching Podcast

Timecodes:
0:00 – Opening Credits
1:31 – Intro
7:13 – Kolber’s Corner
16:47 – Interview – Matthew Green
37:46 – Feature Introduction
40:35 – Interview – Chris Bronke
1:31:29 – Patron Shout-Outs

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

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In this episode, we present the first feature interview of a new Australian education podcast, Eat the Principals by Jem Kolber, in which she interviews principal Michelle Crofts about the principles and practices that are essential to her leadership practice in schools. Michelle talks about the importance of being flexible and responsive to arising situation in schools, and the importance of getting everyone ‘on the same bus’ within a school.

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Education in the News – Cameron explores the relationship between issues of university fees in Australia, the history of higher education funding and the impact of family educational attainment on school learning outcomes.

Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber reviews the Frayer Model literacy strategy.

Timecodes:

00:00 Opening Credits
01:31 Intro
02:59 Kolber’s Corner
08:37 Education in the News
37:59 Feature Introduction
52:09 Interview – Michelle Croft
01:36:08 Patron Shout-Outs

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

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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 Corner – Steven Kolber

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Adolescent Success

Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney

Tom Mahoney’s The Interruption

Education in the News – Cameron Malcher

Does a public school education in Australia really cost $93k?

A battle is brewing over public school funding. Here’s what’s happening and what could come next

Timecodes:
00:00 Opening Credits
01:31 Intro
04:18 Ideology in Education
14:31 Education in the News
36:22 Feature Introduction
38:55 Kolber’s Corner
41:31 Feature Interview – Darren Rackemann
01:37:42 Patreon Shout-Outs and announcements

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TER #238 – Teachers, AI, and the Law with Michael Waterhouse – 17 Jan 2024

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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.

Timecodes:

0:00 Opening Credits
1:31 Intro
10:48 Interview – Michael Waterhouse
1:23:05 Patron Shoutouts

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

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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.

00:00 Opening Credits
01:31 Intro
04:22 Kolber’s Corner
12:19 Ideology in Education
23:09 Education in the News
42:32 Feature Introduction
45:50 Interview – Karen Yager
01:12:21 Sign Off

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

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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 and gaming.

Regular Features: Kolber’s Corner, Steven Kolber presents strategies for increasing productivity with easily accessible apps; Ideology in Education, Tom Mahoney continues his reflection on the ideologies underpinning the Science of Learning movement; Education in the News, Cameron reflects on the sudden announcement of the departure of the NSW Education Secretary.

Timecodes:
00:00 Opening Credits
01:31 Intro
03:34 Kolber’s Corner
10:48 Ideology in Education
19:31 Education in the News
30:44 Feature introdcution
33:31 Interview – Literacy for Digital Futures
01:29:28 Patron Shout Outs

Links:
– Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcast
– Steven Kolber on Twitter
– Tom Mahoney on Twitter
– Literacy for Digital Futures – full text
– Kathy MIlls ACU profile
– Len Unsworth ACU profile
– Laura Scholes ACU profile

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TER #216 – Student Motivation for Learning Language with Olivier Elzingre – 15 March 2023

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Timecodes:
00:00 – Opening Credits
01:31 – Intro
06:11 – Kolber’s Corner
13:06 – Ideology in Education
01:16:54 – Feature Introduction
01:19:00 – Interview – Olivier Elzingre
02:11:30 – Patron Shout Outs

TER Topics – Neurosequential Model in Education

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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 2022

The second interview is with NSW school principal Patrick Faucher about his work implementing the model in schools, from TER #203 in August of 2022.

Timecodes:
00:00 Opening Credits
00:34 Intro
02:05 Interview – Steve Greaner & Jessica Pfeiffer
43:52 Interview – Patrick Faucher
01:33:33 Sign Off

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

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Main Feature: Pat Norman discusses his Sublimes Analysis of the Gonski 2 policy, and explains the sublimes analysis approach to understanding ed policy.

Regular Features: Kolber’s Corner. Stephen discusses the separation of digital personal and professional lives; Ideology in Education, Tom Mahoney considers ways teachers can question the ideologies at work in ed policy; Education in the News, Fiona Longmuir provides insight and response to the federal government’s draft workforcfe strategy.

Timecodes:
00:00 Opening Credits
01:31 Intro
05:02 Kolber’s Corner
11:28 Ideology In Education
22:22 Education in the News
44:23 Feature Intro
45:36 Interview – Pat Norman
01:22:37 Patreon Shoutouts & Close

Links:
– Steven Kolber on Twitter
– Tom Mahoney on Twitter
– Fiona Longmuir: Jason Clare has a draft plan to fix the teacher shortage. What needs to stay and what should change?
– Pat Norman: Technology and aesthetics in school excellence policies: the case of Through Growth to Achievement