Podcast terbaik Greg Curran (2024)

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'I Do, We Do, You Do' in Maths with Margarita Breed - PTE056 46:55

3y ago46:55

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In Episode 56, we are critically unpacking the 'I do, we do, you do' teaching model in the maths classroom. Plus, why productive struggle is a must for our students in maths, and why you should start Fraction Talks in your classroom. Show-notes can be found here, https://pushingtheedge.org/56 Listen to more of my Maths-related chats with Marian Din…

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Explaining our Thinking in Maths with Margarita Breed - PTE055 1:03:22

3y ago1:03:22

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In Episode 55, what matters in respect to explaining, making connections, and being efficient at an A or B grade level in maths? And how do we build students' skills in each area? Plus, how might we inadvertently signify to students to stop thinking - just through how we lay out mathematical tasks. Also how to support students to move from additive…

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Why's The Maths Teacher Here for Social Studies with Jenna Laib - PTE054 1:06:54

4y ago1:06:54

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In Episode 54, how can we challenge Eurocentrism in the maths classroom and value Indigenous knowledge? Plus, how can we use graphs to explore social justice issues, and cultivate mathematical thinking with all our students. Show-notes can be found here, https://pushingtheedge.org/54. Listen to more Maths and Social Justice chats with Marian Dingle…

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Building Cultures of Thinking in the Maths Classroom with Margarita Breed - PTE053 1:10:40

4y ago1:10:40

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In Episode 53, taking the emphasis off the answer in maths, focusing on building meaning and connections rather than remembering rules, and using low floor, high ceiling rich maths tasks. Plus, we have lots of maths teaching resources to share. Show-notes can be found here, https://pushingtheedge.org/53 Check out my maths focused chats and blogpost…

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Looking at the World in Mathematical Ways with Marian Dingle - PTE052 54:52

4y ago54:52

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In Episode 52, how do our families mathematise us? How does the maths in our lives compare to maths at school? And why are our cultures so important in maths classrooms? Show-notes can be found here, https://pushingtheedge.org/52. Listen to more Social Justice-inspired educators on my podcast, https://pushingtheedge.org/social-justice-resources. I'…

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Liberating Literature in Our Classrooms and Libraries with Julia Torres - PTE051 1:07:47

4y ago1:07:47

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In Episode 51, young people are engaging with literature in ways that are quite different to prior generations. We’ll explore young adult fiction that reflects our students' lives, issues, and worlds. We'll also challenge the traditional literary canon along the way. Show-notes can be found here, https://pushingtheedge.org/51 Listen to more Social …

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Optimism, Hope and a Place to Belong with Rodney Croome - PTE050 43:41

6y ago43:41

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In Episode 50, a chat with long-time LGBTI human rights activist Rodney Croome. We explore the lessons learnt from the early campaigns to legalise homosexuality, unpack why personal stories are key, and small target strategies a mistake. Plus we zero in on the dangers of the 'religious freedom' movement. Further information and links for my chat wi…

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Liberation and Resistance in Schools with Benjamin Doxtdator - PTE049 52:29

6y ago52:29

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In Episode 49, making our schools' sites of liberation and resistance. Plus challenging the dominant narratives that blame individual students whilst giving scant attention to the social justice, and structural issues impacting on them. Further information and links for my chat with Benjamin Doxtdator, can be found here, pushingtheedge.org/49. List…

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Challenging Stereotypes about Race, Religion, & Suburbs with Amra Pajalic - PTE048 43:32

6y ago43:32

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In Episode 48, we explore teaching in a western suburbs school, where students often face bigotry, and negative stereotyping based on their race, their religious beliefs, and the suburbs they live in. We examine how their teacher who grew up in the same suburb, supports them to talk through and write about their lives; as well as teaching them abou…

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Navigating White Spaces with Sherri Spelic - PTE047 28:12

6y ago28:12

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In Episode 47, fitting in and assimilation in predominantly white spaces. Plus, how to make your physical education classes more inclusive and fair. Further information and links for this chat with Sherri Spelic, can be found here - https://pushingtheedge.org/47. Listen to more episodes in Season 5: Standing Up for Our Students in Challenging Times…

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Rainbow Kids, Activism and LGBTIQ families with Felicity Marlowe - PTE046 55:03

6y ago55:03

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In Episode 46: how Rainbow Kids are actively campaigning for their LGBTIQ families' rights, and how schools can better support them. Also, why personal stories are key to changing hearts and minds in the battle for human rights. Further information and links for my chat with Felicity Marlowe, can be found here - https://pushingtheedge.org/46. Liste…

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Uplifting the Voices and Languages of Latinx Students with Victor Martinez - PTE045 49:12

6+ y ago49:12

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In Episode 45, dual language English teacher, Victor Martinez didn’t see many other Latinx students like himself in college and he wants it to be different for his students. We discuss opportunities and attitudes, along with bringing the lived experiences of his students and their families, however harsh they may be, into the classroom. Also why do…

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Being Color Brave not Color Blind with Rosa Perez Isiah - PTE044 30:27

6+ y ago30:27

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In Episode 44, how the hostile political climate around immigration impacts on students and their families, and why we need to support students' speaking up about the day to day racism in their lives. We also explore how to be a color brave rather than a color blind teacher. And why silence around poverty and racism is oppressive Further informatio…

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Trans Children Do Know Who They Are with Jo Hirst - PTE043 53:13

6+ y ago53:13

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In Episode 43, parent and children's book author, Jo Hirst reveals the ups and downs of raising a trans child in an often hostile world. We explore the challenges of how to be an advocate for your child; and how schools can better support trans and gender diverse young people. Further information and links for my chat with Jo Hirst, can be found he…

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Complicating Diversity and Inclusion with Maha Bali - PTE042 39:42

6+ y ago39:42

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In Episode 42, becoming conscious about oppression; why we need to re-think traditional critical thinking and debating approaches in the classroom; re-thinking how we view anger about injustices perpetrated on our communities; and how to get beyond generic approaches to diversity and inclusion. For further information and links for this episode, go…

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Whose History Are We Telling with Eric Fieldman - PTE041 50:06

6+ y ago50:06

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In Episode 41, from holding back as a teacher - to standing up and speaking out for our students and their communities; who’s present and who’s absent in our history curricula and text books? And how can we get beyond diatribe when debating social issues in the classroom? There's also our Spotlight segment where we shine a light on youth activism. …

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Nothing's Neutral, Everything's Political with Phiona Lloyd-Henry - PTE040 41:38

6+ y ago41:38

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In Episode 40, why anti-oppressive education matters; why the concept of neutrality is problematic in education; how to create culturally responsive curricula; and honoring our students’ histories, existence, and ways of knowing. All this plus our regular segments, Spotlight, Twists and Turns, and The Right Track. For further information and episod…

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Courageous Conversations About Race with Val Brown - PTE 039 54:51

6+ y ago54:51

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In this episode, standing up when hatred is stoked; building community through brave conversations about race; and why representation and presence matters. Here we talk hiring more black teachers, as well as The Black Panther and A Wrinkle in Time. Plus we shine a light on a civil rights lawyer from the 1950’s and 1960’s, and Val rethinks her views…

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Having a voice and a sense of belonging in a soccer club with Ramon Spaaij - PTE038 48:31

7+ y ago48:31

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In this episode, we focus on a soccer team in the western suburbs of Melbourne Australia. A team made up almost entirely of new arrivals and refugees from the Horn of Africa. Our guest studied this team, its players and families over a 3 year period. And we'll be unpacking his key discoveries. In particular, how the players' construct their identit…

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Tackling homophobia and transphobia in football with Angie Greene - PTE037 30:58

7+ y ago30:58

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Warning: This episode contains language that some people may find offensive or distressing. Show Description Angie Greene's been surrounded by Professional Sport since she was a young kid. Her Pop, Frank Sedgman was a champion tennis player, her dad Russell is in the Australian Football League Hall of Fame, and her two brothers were, and are talent…

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Changing the Culture in Sports Clubs with Ryan Storr - PTE036 29:11

7+ y ago29:11

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In this episode, how do we go about changing the culture within sporting clubs - opening them up to the rich diversity within our communities? How do we deal with sexism, the ableism, the racism, the homophobia and transphobia that puts off so many of us? And what about all the emphasis on the 'economics' and 'market share' - as reasons for change.…

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Supporting Culturally Diverse Youth through Football with Sue McGill - PTE035 33:57

7+ y ago33:57

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In this episode, how can sport clubs open up opportunities for culturally diverse youth? How can they help them bridge the gap between their communities and mainstream sporting teams? And why should sports clubs reach out, beyond their traditional supporter base? What's in it for them and their communities? Plus, we've also got the Lightning Round …

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Making Sport Accessible for People with Disabilities with Sam De Leve - PTE034 52:29

7+ y ago52:29

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In this episode, we meet dancer, multi-sport athlete and wheelchair user - Sam De Leve. We explore the power of sport and sporting communities to change how disabled people see themselves, their bodies, and their possibilities in life. Also why do access, equipment, and language matter? And what makes a good sports coach? Plus you've probably heard…

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Teaching Physical Education in a More Inclusive Way with Loretta Konjarski and Grant O Sullivan - PTE033 33:49

7+ y ago33:49

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In this episode, how do we make Physical Education more safe and welcoming for our diverse mix of students? We tackle labels and the limitations of gender specific sports, as well as being closeted as an athlete. Also how we can help young people have a more positive view of their bodies - and what you can do right now - to make your Physical Educa…

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Making Sport Safe, Comfortable and Inclusive for LGBTI people with James Lolicato - PTE032 36:22

7+ y ago36:22

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In this episode, an Australian organisation that's transforming LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex) people's attitudes towards sports participation - bringing them back to the games they love. Why do so many LGBTI young people stop playing sports between 16 and 20? And what teaching strategies can we use to turn this situation aro…

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Making Football More Welcoming with The Outer Sanctum - PTE031 51:22

7+ y ago51:22

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I have a confession to make. I love footy shows. I cannot get enough of them, as they dissect seemingly every move of each game in the AFL, the Australian Football League. And yet I've always found the straight, white blokiness of most of these footy shows, problematic. Whilst there's occasional nods to diversity or diversity-related issues, they'r…

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Making Sport More Welcoming for Migrants with Michelle Hage - PTE030 36:36

7+ y ago36:36

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Just imagine, you're a newly arrived refugee or migrant in an unfamiliar country: your new home. How do you build your self-confidence? How do you make new friends outside your community? And how do you start to feel more like a local? For the Refugee Council of Australia, SPORT is key. It's an important bridge to the new culture But what about the…

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Creating Safe Schools with Roz Ward - PTE029 39:20

8+ y ago39:20

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It's what we want for all our students - safe schools. For some students though - school is the most unsafe place for them to be. And increasingly they're saying, 'enough is enough if our school leaders & teachers won't take action to make school safe for us we will.' In this episode of Pushing The Edge, young people taking the lead -to make their …

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Facing Our Fears about the Other with Justin Schleider - PTE028 38:23

8+ y ago38:23

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Transformative moments: The moments where you come face to face with a stark realization, that changes how you see yourself, your life and the world around you. And life from hereon - is different - if you choose to make it so. That's what happened to our guest, Justin Schleider, who comes to realize his privilege as a White, Straight, Middle Class…

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Being an Ally for Social Justice - PTE027 22:58

8+ y ago22:58

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This is a special edition of Pushing The Edge. Bill Ivey and Christina Torres return to discuss: How to be ally for social justice in education. It can be quite a learning curve, filled with many questions and uncertainties. What if we want to speak up but don’t fully understand the issues, or the correct language to use? What if we slip up and say…

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Ending White Silence in Education with Greg Michie - PTE026 51:39

8+ y ago51:39

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In this episode, speaking up as White Educators and challenging the silence on issues of social justice - online - and in our schools. We’re also chatting about truly seeing our students & teaching a #BlackLivesMatter curriculum. And in the Lightning Round, we’re pushing the edges of visibility, democratic ideals, bias and indoctrination. Our guest…

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Teaching About Our Identities with Bill Ivey - PTE025 27:48

9y ago27:48

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When we explore identity with our students, we often focus on single dimensions like race or ethnicity. But if we consider race, how does your gender, belief systems, or socio-economic status impact on your experiences and opportunities in life? The intersections of identity, that's the focus of this episode. And in the Lightning Round, we're Pushi…

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Students as Change-Makers with Christina Torres - PTE024 36:24

9y ago36:24

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How can we support and empower students to make change happen? How can we empower them to be change-makers who challenge and transform unjust systems? Well, we've gotta dislodge and disrupt the stories of oppression and victim-hood that are so prevalent. We've gotta review and re-frame the ways we talk about ourselves and our communities. We've got…

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From Student Voice to Agency with Stephanie Thompson - PTE023 31:51

9y ago31:51

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Student voice is often spoken of within education circles. Often though it's voice with limitations or prescriptions, with adults ultimately making the decisions or limiting the amount of influence that students actually have. In this episode, we take a different route. We examine how one school in New Zealand moved from student voice to student ag…

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How Students Transform Their Worlds Through Activism with Nakisha Hobbs - PTE022 45:56

9y ago45:56

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In this episode, we explore student activism in a K to 8 elementary school. Here students are critically exploring and unpacking the issues that affect their lives and the people they care about. But that's not all - they're also coming up with Action Plans to make a difference on these issues. Issues such as street litter, gun violence, homelessne…

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Activating Student Stories with Silvia Gonzalez - PTE021 46:33

9y ago46:33

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In This Episode: finding and understanding ourselves through our stories; the links between language and autonomy; re-framing assessment in ways that work for our students; and playing the game - or at least critically playing it. My guest is Silvia Gonzalez, a teacher-artist who works primarily with black and Latino young people in Chicago, USA. E…

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Shaking Up Science Education with Jasper Fox Snr - PTE020 32:11

9+ y ago32:11

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In this episode, getting our students excited about science: tapping into and growing their sense of wonder and awe about the world around them, and supporting them to collaborate on the topics and issues they care about. Plus, how to get others on board with your ‘out -there’ ideas. And in the Lightning Round, we're Pushing The Edge of risk, minds…

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Permission to Take Risks with Michelle Snyder and Victoria Curtis - PTE019 37:31

9+ y ago37:31

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In this episode, getting authentic with our reading and writing, plus giving ourselves permission to branch out beyond our comfort zones, doing what's best for students. But that's not all - We've also got the Lightning Round where we're pushing the edges of mindset, branching out, resistance and the collective. And to bring us home, Michelle Snyde…

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Turning Points that Transform Our Teaching with Andy Vasily - PTE018 22:48

9+ y ago22:48

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In this episode, listening to that 'call from within', and responding to 'turning points' in our lives - with Andy Vasily. What do you do when faced with potentially life changing moments? Do you continue with what's safe and familiar? Or do you dare to step off that conveyor belt? Plus, you've got ideas for change - your colleagues are all on boar…

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Making a Difference by Not Playing It Safe - Part 2 - PTE017 15:45

9+ y ago15:45

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In Part 2 of my chat with Rachael Lehr - We're Standing Up for Student Voice, Identifying the Key Challenges facing School Leaders, and Changing the World at a Local Level. There's also the Lightning Round where we're Pushing The Edge of Home, Relationships, Discomfort and Making a Difference. There's also my Not To Be Missed Books. This time a cou…

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Making a Difference by Not Playing It Safe with Greg Curran - Part 1 - PTE016 26:39

9+ y ago26:39

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Now normally I'm (Greg Curran) the host of this Podcast but over the next two episodes we're turning the tables. I'll be in the hot-seat answering questions posed by former Pushing The Edge guests (Sam Bates and Rusul Alrubail in this episode), with Rachael Lehr taking on the hosting role. Rachael's a classroom teacher and science specialist at Wes…

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Shaking Up Our Mindsets About Indigenous Students with Surin McGrory - PTE015 26:42

9+ y ago26:42

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They're at the top of all the wrong lists and bottom of all the right lists. Or so our guest thought until she actually started teaching Maori students in a total immersion Maori School in New Zealand. This episode we're challenging the deficit or victim mindsets that often prevail about Indigenous Students. We're painting quite a different picture…

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Whole School Change with Ray Boyd - PTE014 23:33

9+ y ago23:33

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In this episode, transforming the opportunities and outcomes for our students - through Whole School Change How do you get staff, students and the wider community onboard with change - especially when it requires significant shifts in thinking and practice? What role does mindset play? What are the tipping points, and how d'you navigate the resista…

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How to Navigate Social Justice Issues in the Classroom with Rusul Alrubail - PTE013 15:23

9+ y ago15:23

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If you’re passionate about social justice and ‘making a difference’ in students’ lives -you’re probably familiar with a few choice accusations that can cause educators to withdraw, self-censor, tone it down, or shut-up. The accusations? That they’re not objective or neutral, that they’re pushing an agenda, or pushing their bandwagon. In This Episod…

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How to Navigate your Self Doubts and Connect Online with Ashley Hurley - PTE012 17:29

9+ y ago17:29

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You’ve got something to say but you’re nervous. Your stomach’s in knots and your head’s filled with endless chatter Why would anyone want to hear what I’ve got to say? What if they don’t like my ideas? Even worse what if no-one reads or listens – and my ideas just disappear into the vortex? In This Episode: How do we navigate the fears and self-dou…

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Powerful Professional Development Thanks to Global Connections with Craig Kemp - PTE011 15:17

9+ y ago15:17

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It's a phrase that's often met with groans and rolls of the eyes - Professional Development. But what if you could tailor that Professional Development or PD to your circumstances - making it relevant to you and your class? And what if you had access to ongoing support and advice at any time of the day? Well that's the situation for many educators …

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Take The Opportunity to Collaborate with Tom Snyder - PTE010 15:23

10y ago15:23

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Find Your Teaching Communities with Ashley Gravelle - PTE009 15:07

10y ago15:07

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It's quite a journey - as you step into a classroom for the first time, or take on a new role in a different school. You look and listen, paying close attention to your colleagues, to how they engage, to how they do their job. And you wonder, Should I teach like them? Show I lead like them? Or should I reveal much more of me, showing what I've got …