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

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Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber

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Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney

Tom Mahoney’s The Interruption

Education in the News – Cameron Malcher

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00:00 Opening Credits
01:31 Intro
06:48 Ideology in Education
19:10 Education in the News
30:30 Feature Introduction
45:14 Interview – Dr Joanne Casey
01:53:58 Patron Shout-Outs

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TER #243 – Well-being and Learning with Andrew Fuller – 28 March 2024

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Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber

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Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney

Tom Mahoney’s The Interruption

Timecodes:

00:00 Opening Credits
01:31 Intro
04:38 Ideology in Education
16:49 Education in the News
35:41 Feature Introduction
38:05 Interview – Andrew Fuller
01:38:54 Patron Shout-Outs

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TER #242 – Quality Use of Research in Education with Blake Cutler – 14 March 2024

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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.

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Education in the News – Cameron discusses the recent 4 corners story about Cranbrook, and the increasing campaign for school funding in Australia.

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00:00 Opening Credits
01:31 Intro
03:03 Kolber’s Corner
06:55 Education in the News
24:03 Feature Introduction
26:40 Interview – Blake Cutler
01:10:46 Patron Shout-Outs

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

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Donna Pendergast shares some of the key challenges for teaching and engaging students in the middle years, and the best-practice strategies for schools to help students thrive during this time of transition.

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Education in the News – Cameron explores the influence of culture on the operation of schools and education systems.

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00:00 Opening Credits
01:31 Intro
03:06 Kolber’s Corner
03:06 Education in the News
21:58 Feature Introduction
25:44 Interview – Donna Pendergast
01:21:24 Patron Shout-Outs

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

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Julie Arnold discusses her research into student perceptions of assessment for learning practices. How do students perceive them, and what effect do they have on engagement and motivation for learning?

Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber shares the ‘rocket writing’ literacy strategy.

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00:00 Opening Credits
01:31 Intro
04:38 Kolber’s Corner
09:12 Ideology in Education
10:26 Education in the News
13:12 Feature Introduction
15:49 Interview – Julie Arnold
01:31:29 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

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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.

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

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

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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.

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adolescentsuccess.org.au/

Timecodes:

00:00:00 Opening Credits
00:01:31 Intro
00:04:17 Adolescent Success – Elizabeth Benson
00:22:32 Introduction to Deb Evans
00:24:25 Interview – Debra Evans
01:19:45 Close

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

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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

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