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Discover what learning trajectories are and how they can support you to help students develop their mathematics abilities. Joining us this episode from the University of Denver are Doug Clements, Professor of Early Childhood Learning and Julie Sarama, Professor of Innovative Technologies. They were the keynote speakers at this year’s Numeracy Summit in Adelaide. Show notes: 2024 Numeracy Summit plink presentationsLearning trajectoriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode provides an insight into how mathematics is more than just a set of skills and how educators can develop a joy and wonder for mathematics. Francis Su is the Benediktsson-Karwa Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College and a former president of the Mathematical Association of America. He recently presented in Adelaide at the Numeracy Summit on the topic of mathematics for human flourishing. Show notes: 2024 Numeracy Summit plink presentationsNumber sense courses See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we sit down with Chief Executive Professor Martin Westwell to discuss what's next in 2024 following the release of last year’s public education strategy. Professor Westwell says it’ll be a year of educators putting things like the areas of impact into practice but not being too judgmental of themselves in the process. Show notes: Helen Timperley – Leading Professional ConversationsMichael Fullan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode offers insights into the teacher to leader transition and the vital role of high-quality professional development. Join us as Kurt Ferguson from Taparra Primary School (previously South Downs Primary School) shares how Orbis professional learning programs, including Middle Leadership, supported his leadership growth. Meanwhile, Sarah Edwards from Loxton High School discusses how transitioning from a teaching role to leadership expanded her skills and network, and why she’s loving working at regional schools. Show notes: Orbis Exemplary LearningMiddle Leadership programLeading Future Learning programMathematics 6 to 9 programMathematics 3-5 programMathematics R-2 programSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, UK cognitive scientist Professor Guy Claxton explores the crucial connection between learner agency and effective learners and how educators can support this in their classroom. We sat down with Professor Claxton fresh from a live online workshop he facilitated with almost 600 students across South Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2009 Mr Rod Bunten, the husband of the Governor of South Australia, left the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office and completed a Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education. He then started a second career as a secondary school teacher of physics and mathematics. In this episode Mr Bunten shares his thoughts on making science and maths more relevant for students, preparing teachers for management roles, and why teaching is among the most honest and self-reflective of professions. Show notes: School visits - Governor in Schools program education.teachpodcast@sa.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as Dr Jennifer Buckingham discusses the how and why of teaching synthetic phonics. Dr Jennifer Buckingham OAM is Director of Strategy and Senior Research Fellow at MultiLit, and Director of the Five from Five Project. She explains some of the strategies educators can take to develop efficient reading for all students. Show notes: 2023 Literacy Summit presentationsLiteracy teaching and learning resourcesUnderstanding the Big 6 components of readingDr Jennifer Buckingham – MultiLitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From barista training to industry immersion weeks, the Workabout Centre supports Aboriginal students to make a successful transition from school to work, higher education or further training. In this episode, hear from the Workabout Centre’s Senior Project Officer Natasha Chisholm and former Workabout Centre and Mark Oliphant College student Jacob who is now working at the Australian Taxation Office. They share how the Workabout Centre helps Aboriginal young people learn important skills and discover career options. Show notes Workabout CentreWorkabout Centre (Facebook) Aboriginal Education Strategy We'd love to hear from you about this episode. You can get in touch with the Teach podcast team via education.teachpodcast@sa.gov.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Metacognition is the process of thinking about one’s own thinking and learning. In this episode, clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller explains how metacognition applies to wellbeing and learning and the role it can play in improving student outcomes. Andrew has worked with more than 4,000 schools and identified the concept of The Resilient Mindset. Plus, did you know the department has a Self-Regulation Service (SRS) which helps schools and preschools meet student needs with a focus on regulation? Occupational therapist Kathryn Mahadeva discusses why co-regulation and building good relationships with students is so important. Show notes: Self-regulation support serviceAndrew Fuller See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover the advantages of taking your students outside the classroom and how it can help connect their learning to the real world. Joss Rankin is a Senior Lecturer at Flinders University, in Health and Physical Education and Outdoor Education Lead. He shares some of the barriers to outdoor learning and how they can be overcome. Show notes: Outdoor learning – Australian Curriculum The Teach Podcast team would love to hear from you about what you thought of this episode or ideas for future ones, get in touch via education.teachpodcast@sa.gov.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From implementing green initiatives to having a say in history lessons students at Craigmore High School in Adelaide's northern suburbs are empowered and supported to play a role in their learning experience. In this episode Student Agency Leader Georgina talks to us about fostering student agency in the classroom and students Ellie and Elliot tell us why it's made them excited to come to school. Show notes: Areas of impact: Learner agency If you want to find out more about student agency and Craigmore's approach you can contact Student Agency Leader Georgina via georgina.davis734@schools.sa.edu.au The Teach Podcast team would love to hear from you about what you thought of this episode or ideas for future ones, get in touch via education.teachpodcast@sa.gov.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How good is the communication at your school or preschool? Following the department's Perspective survey last year, communication, change and voice were identified as three focus areas for sites. In this episode, hear from educators at Parafield Gardens High School and Port Lincoln Junior Primary School who have seen a considerable improvement in their site’s communication results and how they went about it. Show notes Perspective survey – how leaders can interpret and share results (staff login required)Actioning Perspective (plink login required)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continuing our conversation about the purpose of public education we discuss creating a public education system suited to 21st century life and beyond. Valerie Hannon is an independent writer, researcher and consultant in education and works with innovative educators around the world to devise and design new models for learning. She argues the new promise of education needs to be more about the collective common good. Show notes: Purpose statement for public education Get in touch with us via education.teachpodcast@sa.gov.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Geoff Masters, CEO of the Board of the Australian Council for Education Research, says all schools are facing two key challenges: how to better prepare young people to survive and thrive in the future and ensuring every student learns successfully. He believes that current curricula aren’t going to provide the preparation required and that deep reform is needed. This podcast exists to support educators and leaders. If you have thoughts on this episode or an idea for one, we'd love to know more. Get in touch via education.teachpodcast@sa.gov.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s students have grown up surrounded with digital technology. They know how to use it, but how can educators and parents help them to use it well and safely? Google for Education Government and Academic Engagement Lead, Chris Harte speaks to us about the positive potential of technology in education and the importance of learning good digital citizenship skills. Chris Harte is a former languages teacher and worked closely with the founding staff of XP school, an innovative school in Doncaster in the UK. Show notes: Be Internet Awesome – A Program to Teach Kids Online Safetyeducation.teachpodcast@sa.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sir Kevan Collins is a member of the department’s Education Innovation Council and founding CEO of the UK’s Education Endowment Foundation. In 2021 he was put in charge of England’s post-COVID education recovery. Join us as we chat to the former East London teacher about the purpose of public education, why equity matters and the biggest challenges educators must face from COVID. Show notes: Purpose statement for public education Get in touch with us via education.teachpodcast@sa.gov.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as Emeritus Professor Peter Sullivan discusses strategies educators can use to improve students’ numeracy learning experience including the four types of maths lessons that should be delivered. Peter Sullivan is the Emeritus Professor of Education at Monash University and wrote the Australian Education Review publication ‘Teaching mathematics: using research-informed strategies’. Show notes: 2023 Numeracy Summit presentationsPeter Sullivan – improving numeracy through active leadershipTeaching mathematics: using research-informed strategies (PDF 1.10MB) Get in touch with us via education.teachpodcast@sa.gov.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as Dr Florence Gabriel explains how developing students’ self-regulation skills can help tackle maths anxiety in the classroom and why it can be beneficial to let students know that it’s ok to fail. Dr Florence Gabriel is an Enterprise Fellow in Education Futures and a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Change and Complexity in Learning at the University of South Australia. You can strengthen your mathematics knowledge by watching presentations from this year's Numeracy Summit. Get in touch with us via education.teachpodcast@sa.gov.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover the tools and resources available to help support teachers to prevent and respond to bullying. Plus, Woodville Primary School’s student wellbeing leader and school captain share how their site’s student-led restorative bench project encourages students to mend and build relationships through conversation. Thanks to Lydia, Lisa, Wendy and Emily for participating in this episode. You can find bullying prevention resources below: Bullying prevention – educator tools and resourcesSchool support tools and resourcesParent engagement toolsBullying. No Way! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the Autism Inclusion Teacher (AIT) role? How will AITs support South Australian primary school teachers? Discover more about this nation-leading initiative and hear from Keith Area School about the difference this role will make at their site. You might notice us use the terms autistic person or person with autism and this is because we recognise that there are people in the autistic community who prefer identity-first language. Thanks to Anna, Erin and Ceri for participating in this episode. Show notes: Practice guidance for learners with additional needsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.