QUT Teacher Podclass en QUT Teacher Podclass is all about supporting teachers. Learn about the new ways teachers are leading the learning in our classrooms. Discover ways to manage career development and improve personal wellbeing. Hear about the research that’s helping to create greater engagement in the classroom. This insightful series is brought to you by the QUT Faculty of Education and hosted by Madonna King. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/989df5e4-00aa-11ed-93e0-c7f576cdfffb/image/686a61-qued113_podclass_tile.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress QUT Teacher Podclass episodic QUT QUT Teacher Podclass is all about supporting teachers. Learn about the new ways teachers are leading the learning in our classrooms. Discover ways to manage career development and improve personal wellbeing. Hear about the research that’s helping to create greater engagement in the classroom. This insightful series is brought to you by the QUT Faculty of Education and hosted by Madonna King. QUT qut.socialmedia@qut.edu.au The friendship factor We all remember our first childhood friendships. They shape our memories, but they also shaped the way we learn and develop. In this episode, Dr Maryanne Theobald is joined by educator Megan Laraghy to unpack the power of friendship. They discuss how friendships influence children’s development and share strategies educators can use to help foster positive connections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0000 full 2 7 QUT We all remember our first childhood friendships. They shape our memories, but they also shaped the way we learn and develop. In this episode, Dr Maryanne Theobald is joined by educator Megan Laraghy to unpack the power of friendship. They discuss how friendships influence children’s development and share strategies educators can use to help foster positive connections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We all remember our first childhood friendships. They shape our memories, but they also shaped the way we learn and develop. In this episode, Dr Maryanne Theobald is joined by educator Megan Laraghy to unpack the power of friendship. They discuss how friendships influence children’s development and share strategies educators can use to help foster positive connections.

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]]> 2762 no Education in the digital age Traditional classrooms are being transformed by technology. When it comes to digital learning, Dr Chris Blundell says the right strategies and tools can empower teachers to use technology in the classroom with confidence and success. Listen to Dr Blundell and Sue Suter from Brisbane Catholic Education share simple steps to help teachers, parents, and students explore the power of new learning and teaching tools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0000 full 2 3 QUT Traditional classrooms are being transformed by technology. When it comes to digital learning, Dr Chris Blundell says the right strategies and tools can empower teachers to use technology in the classroom with confidence and success. Listen to Dr Blundell and Sue Suter from Brisbane Catholic Education share simple steps to help teachers, parents, and students explore the power of new learning and teaching tools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Traditional classrooms are being transformed by technology. When it comes to digital learning, Dr Chris Blundell says the right strategies and tools can empower teachers to use technology in the classroom with confidence and success. Listen to Dr Blundell and Sue Suter from Brisbane Catholic Education share simple steps to help teachers, parents, and students explore the power of new learning and teaching tools.

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]]> 2302 no The right to voice What happens when students are encouraged to have a say on matters important to them at school? Dr Jenna Gillett-Swan says that empowering students to be partners in their own learning can have a positive influence on their engagement and wellbeing. She’s joined by teacher Mitchell Robertson who shares his own experience rolling out a successful school-wide wellbeing framework driven by student voices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0000 full 2 5 QUT What happens when students are encouraged to have a say on matters important to them at school? Dr Jenna Gillett-Swan says that empowering students to be partners in their own learning can have a positive influence on their engagement and wellbeing. She’s joined by teacher Mitchell Robertson who shares his own experience rolling out a successful school-wide wellbeing framework driven by student voices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What happens when students are encouraged to have a say on matters important to them at school? Dr Jenna Gillett-Swan says that empowering students to be partners in their own learning can have a positive influence on their engagement and wellbeing. She’s joined by teacher Mitchell Robertson who shares his own experience rolling out a successful school-wide wellbeing framework driven by student voices.

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]]> 2601 no Our land, our stories, our classrooms As leaders in learning, teachers have a powerful opportunity to share the history and stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with their students. Educator Alison Quin says that incorporating Indigenous perspectives in the classroom is a journey all schools and teachers can begin. In this episode, Alison explains the small steps teachers can take to start their journey, and the big impact this can have on enhancing students’ respect for Indigenous cultures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0000 full 2 4 QUT As leaders in learning, teachers have a powerful opportunity to share the history and stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with their students. Educator Alison Quin says that incorporating Indigenous perspectives in the classroom is a journey all schools and teachers can begin. In this episode, Alison explains the small steps teachers can take to start their journey, and the big impact this can have on enhancing students’ respect for Indigenous cultures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As leaders in learning, teachers have a powerful opportunity to share the history and stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with their students. Educator Alison Quin says that incorporating Indigenous perspectives in the classroom is a journey all schools and teachers can begin. In this episode, Alison explains the small steps teachers can take to start their journey, and the big impact this can have on enhancing students’ respect for Indigenous cultures.

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]]> 2104 no For the love of language Language is at the heart of learning, no matter the subject. In a connected and diverse world, Dr Jennifer Alford thinks teachers have an opportunity to teach content in ways that can help all students, including students with English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D). Dr Alford is joined by QATESOL President and experienced EAL/D teacher Gae Nastasi to share tips on how language can be used to teach different content areas and enhance all students’ learning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0000 full 2 2 QUT Language is at the heart of learning, no matter the subject. In a connected and diverse world, Dr Jennifer Alford thinks teachers have an opportunity to teach content in ways that can help all students, including students with English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D). Dr Alford is joined by QATESOL President and experienced EAL/D teacher Gae Nastasi to share tips on how language can be used to teach different content areas and enhance all students’ learning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Language is at the heart of learning, no matter the subject. In a connected and diverse world, Dr Jennifer Alford thinks teachers have an opportunity to teach content in ways that can help all students, including students with English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D). Dr Alford is joined by QATESOL President and experienced EAL/D teacher Gae Nastasi to share tips on how language can be used to teach different content areas and enhance all students’ learning.

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]]> 1804 no Welcome to Podclass season two In season two, our education experts and host Madonna King are joined by real-world teachers and educators in conversations that will inspire and support your practice. In this trailer, we’ve condensed hours of chats down to a couple of minutes to give you a quick preview of the topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0000 trailer 2 1 QUT In season two, our education experts and host Madonna King are joined by real-world teachers and educators in conversations that will inspire and support your practice. In this trailer, we’ve condensed hours of chats down to a couple of minutes to give you a quick preview of the topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In season two, our education experts and host Madonna King are joined by real-world teachers and educators in conversations that will inspire and support your practice. In this trailer, we’ve condensed hours of chats down to a couple of minutes to give you a quick preview of the topics.

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]]> 85 no Start the day with a song If self-regulation skills are the foundation of effective learning, how do we build them? Dr Kate Williams believes the answer can be found in music. In this episode she explains how dancing, singing and playing musical instruments at the start of a school day can get young minds in tune with the first lesson. Don’t have any instruments? Don’t worry. Kate believes clapping, chanting and drumming with pencils can do wonders. More information: If you’d like to know more about this topic check the shownotes where you can find rich sources of information and inspiration. Visit www.qut.edu.au/education/engage/teacher-podclass. To find out more about professional development offered by the QUT Faculty of Education, visit www.qut.edu.au/education/engage/professional-development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 31 May 2019 05:00:00 -0000 full 1 8 QUT If self-regulation skills are the foundation of effective learning, how do we build them? Dr Kate Williams believes the answer can be found in music. In this episode she explains how dancing, singing and playing musical instruments at the start of a school day can get young minds in tune with the first lesson. Don’t have any instruments? Don’t worry. Kate believes clapping, chanting and drumming with pencils can do wonders. More information: If you’d like to know more about this topic check the shownotes where you can find rich sources of information and inspiration. Visit www.qut.edu.au/education/engage/teacher-podclass. To find out more about professional development offered by the QUT Faculty of Education, visit www.qut.edu.au/education/engage/professional-development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices If self-regulation skills are the foundation of effective learning, how do we build them? Dr Kate Williams believes the answer can be found in music. In this episode she explains how dancing, singing and playing musical instruments at the start of a school day can get young minds in tune with the first lesson. Don’t have any instruments? Don’t worry. Kate believes clapping, chanting and drumming with pencils can do wonders.


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]]> 2939 Who’s your classroom buddy? Dr Rebecca Spooner-Lane discusses why having a mentor can be an effective way to boost wellbeing. Rebecca talks about her own experience with mentors, good and not so good. Plus, she gives us tips on how to find the mentor that’s right for you. More information: If you’d like to know more about this topic check the shownotes where you can find rich sources of information and inspiration. Visit www.qut.edu.au/education/engage/teacher-podclass. To find out more about professional development offered by the QUT Faculty of Education, visit www.qut.edu.au/education/engage/professional-development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 31 May 2019 05:00:00 -0000 full 1 5 QUT Dr Rebecca Spooner-Lane discusses why having a mentor can be an effective way to boost wellbeing. Rebecca talks about her own experience with mentors, good and not so good. Plus, she gives us tips on how to find the mentor that’s right for you. More information: If you’d like to know more about this topic check the shownotes where you can find rich sources of information and inspiration. Visit www.qut.edu.au/education/engage/teacher-podclass. To find out more about professional development offered by the QUT Faculty of Education, visit www.qut.edu.au/education/engage/professional-development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Dr Rebecca Spooner-Lane discusses why having a mentor can be an effective way to boost wellbeing. Rebecca talks about her own experience with mentors, good and not so good. Plus, she gives us tips on how to find the mentor that’s right for you.


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]]> 1033 Honouring your health and wellbeing Teachers are often so dedicated to helping others, they can fail to recognise that their own wellbeing is at risk. In this podcast Dr Rebecca Spooner-Lane points out some of the early signs of burnout. She also talks about simple steps teachers can take to look after themselves. More information: If you’d like to know more about this topic check the shownotes where you can find rich sources of information and inspiration. Visit www.qut.edu.au/education/engage/teacher-podclass. To find out more about professional development offered by the QUT Faculty of Education, visit www.qut.edu.au/education/engage/professional-development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 31 May 2019 05:00:00 -0000 full 1 4 QUT Teachers are often so dedicated to helping others, they can fail to recognise that their own wellbeing is at risk. In this podcast Dr Rebecca Spooner-Lane points out some of the early signs of burnout. She also talks about simple steps teachers can take to look after themselves. More information: If you’d like to know more about this topic check the shownotes where you can find rich sources of information and inspiration. Visit www.qut.edu.au/education/engage/teacher-podclass. To find out more about professional development offered by the QUT Faculty of Education, visit www.qut.edu.au/education/engage/professional-development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Teachers are often so dedicated to helping others, they can fail to recognise that their own wellbeing is at risk. In this podcast Dr Rebecca Spooner-Lane points out some of the early signs of burnout. She also talks about simple steps teachers can take to look after themselves.

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]]> 1704 Thinking outside the classroom Dr Bronwyn Ewing loves maths, but she knows not everybody feels the same way. That’s why she’s devoted herself to encouraging positive engagement with maths through contextualised learning. Hear how using everything from turtle eggs to cemetery headstones can give maths a real-world context and get students of all ages engaged and participating in learning. More information: If you’d like to know more about this topic check the shownotes where you can find rich sources of information and inspiration. Visit www.qut.edu.au/education/engage/teacher-podclass. To find out more about professional development offered by the QUT Faculty of Education, visit www.qut.edu.au/education/engage/professional-development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 31 May 2019 05:00:00 -0000 full 1 3 QUT Dr Bronwyn Ewing loves maths, but she knows not everybody feels the same way. That’s why she’s devoted herself to encouraging positive engagement with maths through contextualised learning. Hear how using everything from turtle eggs to cemetery headstones can give maths a real-world context and get students of all ages engaged and participating in learning. More information: If you’d like to know more about this topic check the shownotes where you can find rich sources of information and inspiration. Visit www.qut.edu.au/education/engage/teacher-podclass. To find out more about professional development offered by the QUT Faculty of Education, visit www.qut.edu.au/education/engage/professional-development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Dr Bronwyn Ewing loves maths, but she knows not everybody feels the same way. That’s why she’s devoted herself to encouraging positive engagement with maths through contextualised learning. Hear how using everything from turtle eggs to cemetery headstones can give maths a real-world context and get students of all ages engaged and participating in learning.

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]]> 1666 Taking leadership in your stride Principals aren’t the only leaders in our schools. Teachers have the communication and collaboration skills that are the foundation of effective leadership. Our students can be leaders too, and their ability to listen, to solve problems within a group and empathise with others can be encouraged at a very young age. Listen as Associate Professor Sue Irvine explains just what it means to be a leader, and how we can all embrace leadership roles with confidence. More information: If you’d like to know more about this topic check the shownotes where you can find rich sources of information and inspiration. Visit www.qut.edu.au/education/engage/teacher-podclass. To find out more about professional development offered by the QUT Faculty of Education, visit www.qut.edu.au/education/engage/professional-development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 31 May 2019 05:00:00 -0000 full 1 2 QUT Principals aren’t the only leaders in our schools. Teachers have the communication and collaboration skills that are the foundation of effective leadership. Our students can be leaders too, and their ability to listen, to solve problems within a group and empathise with others can be encouraged at a very young age. Listen as Associate Professor Sue Irvine explains just what it means to be a leader, and how we can all embrace leadership roles with confidence. More information: If you’d like to know more about this topic check the shownotes where you can find rich sources of information and inspiration. Visit www.qut.edu.au/education/engage/teacher-podclass. To find out more about professional development offered by the QUT Faculty of Education, visit www.qut.edu.au/education/engage/professional-development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Principals aren’t the only leaders in our schools. Teachers have the communication and collaboration skills that are the foundation of effective leadership. Our students can be leaders too, and their ability to listen, to solve problems within a group and empathise with others can be encouraged at a very young age. Listen as Associate Professor Sue Irvine explains just what it means to be a leader, and how we can all embrace leadership roles with confidence.


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]]> 1561 Welcome to PodClass Teacher Podclass is a fascinating seven-part interview series hosted by Madonna King. In this trailer we’ve condensed hours of chats down to a couple of minutes so you can get a quick overview of the topics and a sense of just how Teacher Podclass could have a positive impact on the lives of everyone who is passionate about teaching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 15 Apr 2019 02:05:00 -0000 trailer 1 1 QUT Teacher Podclass is a fascinating seven-part interview series hosted by Madonna King. In this trailer we’ve condensed hours of chats down to a couple of minutes so you can get a quick overview of the topics and a sense of just how Teacher Podclass could have a positive impact on the lives of everyone who is passionate about teaching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Teacher Podclass is a fascinating seven-part interview series hosted by Madonna King. In this trailer we’ve condensed hours of chats down to a couple of minutes so you can get a quick overview of the topics and a sense of just how Teacher Podclass could have a positive impact on the lives of everyone who is passionate about teaching.

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