The Learning Capacity Podcast

Topics covered •Running and out-of-school learning business •Learning difficulties •Growth Mindset •Using neuroscience programs to develop learning •Coaching parents to support their children •Support groups for women in business People & organisations mentioned •Dr Norman Doidge •Carol Dweck •Kerwin Rae •Gary Vaynerchuk •Wollondilly Women in Business, •Women with Altitude •Mums in Business Resources/books/articles/places mentioned •The Brain That Changes Itself by Dr Norman Doidge •Sarah...

Topics covered •Progress on rehabilitation after brain inflammation •Effects of brain inflammation including:Auditory processing difficulties Chronic pain Paralysis Fatigue Mental & Physical weakness Vertigo Memory loss Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome People & organisations mentioned •Dr Norman Doidge •World Age Group Triathlon Championships, Resources/books/articles/places mentioned •The Brain That Changes Itself by Dr Norman Doidge •Fast ForWord - cognitive and language training...

Topics covered •How to dress for job interviews People & organisations mentioned •That's My Style •https://thatsmystyle.com.au/ •https://www.instagram.com/thatsmystyle_bybernadette/

Topics covered •Rehabilitation after brain inflammation People & organisations mentioned •Monique Peter at Learning Well MacArthur •Dr Norman Doidge •Dr Bernie Siegel •Celine Dion Resources/books/articles/places mentioned •The Brain That Changes Itself by Dr Norman Doidge •Fast ForWord - cognitive and language training program

Topics covered •Coaching for parents of autistic children •Using the child's strengths •The role of "stories" in forming a parent's mindset People & organisations mentioned •Autism360 •Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) •Maria Sharapova •Kodi Lee •America's Got Talent

Topics covered •The meaning of 16 terms used in discussions of learning difficulties

Topics covered •Individual Learning Plans (ILP) •Individual Education Plans (IEP) •ILP meetings •Roles of teachers, parents, tutors, speech pathologists, occupational therapists •Neurodiversity, including ASD, ADHD, ADD, anxiety, depression. People & organisations mentioned •Australian National Disability Insurance Scheme Resources mentioned •Disability Discrimination Act •Disability Standards for Education Read Transcript of this podcast. Click this link: The Learning Success Blog and...

Topics covered •How artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used in education •What the future might be for AI in education & learning •A teacher's experience with an AI enhanced online learning program •Brain plasticity •Educational neuroscience •Dyslexia and other reading disabilities •The Enigma Machine •Algorithms People & organisations mentioned •"The Brain That Changes Itself" by Dr Norman Doidge •Sir Ken Robinson •Alan Turing •Winston Churchill •Professor John McCarthy •Ita Buttrose of...

Topics covered •Why family involvement is beneficial for students' learning •Ways to involve parents, carers and other family members •Teachers and the tutoring relationship •Homework & parent support People & organisations mentioned •Professor John Hattie •Tandem Tutoring Read Transcript of this podcast. Click this link: The Learning Success Blog and search for the podcast's name.

Topics covered •What is Plain Engish? •Examples of Plain English •Why it's important •How to learn to write in Plain English •Tips for Plain English writers People & organisations mentioned •Winston Churchill •Former US President Ronald Reagan •The movie "Amadeus" •The Law Reform Commission of Victoria •Google •Fawlty Towers and John Cleese •C.S. Lewis •Shakespeare Resources mentioned •Grammerly App •Hemingway App •The Cambridge Dictionary Read Transcript of this podcast. Click this link:...

Topics covered •Learning difficulties •Literacy difficulties •Dyslexia •Dysgraphia •ADHD •Auditory processing •Autism •Developmental delay •Delayed language and articulation •Behavioural issues •Expressive & receptive language •Phonics •Phonological awareness •Spelling •Memory People & organisations mentioned •Spalding •MultiLit •Sounds Write •Fast ForWord •Vita Sackville-West Read Transcript of this podcast. Click this link: The Learning Success Blog and search for the podcast's name.

Topics covered •Early learning •The Mind/Body connection •Impact of movement on brain development & learning •Combining physical movement with brain exercises •Neuro-developmental model for early learning •The value of play for infants & toddlers •Emotional coaching for children •The network of BrainFit centres in 8 countries •Structured block play to support maths learning •Educating parents about how to support their child's development People & organisations mentioned •BrainFit Singapore...

Topics covered •Teaching scripture at school as a volunteer •Religion & culture •Teaching scripture to a wide age range of students •Using stories to teach scripture •Advice for potential scripture teaching volunteers People & organisations mentioned •Vishva Hindu Parishad •NSW Department of Education Read Transcript of this podcast. Click this link: The Learning Success Blog and search for the podcast's name.

Topics covered •Nursing in World War 1 •A young Australian woman's experience of war •Compassion, self-sacrifice •Taking care of a dead soldier's dog •Racism in Australia •Australian aboriginal culture •Voice recognition reading technology People & organisations mentioned •New South Wales State Library •World War 1 •ANZAC •60 Minutes •Angus and Robinson •Weary Dunlop Resources/books/articles/places mentioned •http://www.annedonnell.com.au •Reading Assistant Plus •Diaries of Anne Donnell...

Topics covered •Teaching STEM/STEAM in primary schools •"Soft" skills: Perseverance, Collaboration, Growth Mindset, Conflict Resolution People & organisations mentioned •Anzac Park Public School, Sydney, Australia •Higher School Certificate (HSC) in New South Wales •Dick Smith, Australian serial entrepreneur & record-breaking aviator •Macquarie University •Australian Catholic University •Bridges to Higher Education Resources/books/articles/places mentioned •Minecraft •Lego Robots •Dick Smith...

Topics covered •Educational neuroscience evolution in 21st century •Technology changes since year 2000 •Learning difficulties •Teachers & speech pathologists •Using neuroscience technology for English language learning in China •Types of evidence •Cost versus value in educational decision making •The future for neuroscience-based education models People & organisations mentioned •Sentral (www.sentral.com.au)

Topics covered •How to help students succeed in maths •Prerequisite maths knowledge •Clarity of maths explanations by teachers •How maths connects to real life •How students can answer harder maths questions than they realise •Motivating students about maths People & organisations mentioned Dr Dion Khlentzos - dionkhl@hotmail.com

Topics covered •The meaning of 16 terms used in discussions of learning difficulties

Topics covered •Coaching for parents of autistic children People & organisations mentioned •Autismag •autism360club •Jonathan Brunot •New York Marathon •Autism Spectrum Australia •National Disability Insurance Scheme •Center for Disease Control •Social Express •Cool School - No More Bullying •Boardmake

Topics covered •Teaching theatre in India •Challenges and rewards of being a foreign teacher in India •Cultural differences between Indian students and UK students •Teacher training in India •Human photocopiers People & organisations mentioned •The IGCSE program •The International Baccalaureate Resources/books/articles/places mentioned •New Delhi, India