The Art of Teaching

Today I have the pleasure of sharing a conversation that I had with the brilliant Brendan Lee. Brendan is a school leader, researcher and podcaster from Sydney NSW. After 

After almost 10 years as a high school teacher, he left the profession and opened up a cafe. While that time in his life taught him a lot about running a business it also left him with a sense that he had unfinished business in education.

Since returning to teaching, he has a fresh sense of purpose, passion and a commitment to supporting as many educators as possible in becoming more evidence-informed so that they can apply it to their teaching. He runs a great website called Learning with Mr Lee and a podcast called the Knowledge for Teachers podcast. 

I hope that you get as much out of this discussion as I did. 

 

 

Michael Anderson is a Professor of Creativity and Arts Education in the Sydney School of Education and Social Work at The University of Sydney and Co-Director of the CREATE Centre. He is an internationally recognised educational leader in school transformation processes. He has taught, researched and published in education and transformation for over 20 years, including 17 books and 55 book chapters and journal articles.

The Art of Teaching Podcast resources: 

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/artofteaching

Here is the link to the show notes:

https://theartofteachingpodcast.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/theartofteaching

 

Today I have the privilege of sharing a recent conversation that I had with Sally McGrath. Sally runs an organisation called Health that Heals. We are all tired, we are all juggling multiple projects and responsibilities and we are all trying to be as present as we can for our loved ones. In our busy, hyper-connected, complex lives, Sally’s work is a breath of fresh air.

And just a reminder, if you are going through a challenging time, you are not alone.  Here are some services to reach out to: 

The Mental Health Commission of New South Wales

Beyond Blue

Head Space

I hope that you get as much out of this discussion as I did.

 

Recently I had the privilege of interviewing the wonderful Emma Gentle from The Grad Guide. We talked about parenting, balance, launching a business, and the importance of self-compassion. Emma’s work centres around how teachers can build trust, acceptance and compassion with their students. She argues that we need to remind ourselves that students as human beings who are still learning to navigate their feelings, their experiences and their environments. 

You can connect with Emma here

he Art of Teaching Podcast resources: 

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/artofteaching

Here is the link to the show notes:

https://theartofteachingpodcast.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/theartofteaching

Mary Featherston AM is an Australian interior designer and designer of child-friendly play and learning environments. She is known both for her furniture and design collaboration with Grant Featherston, as well as her work researching and designing educational spaces for children. 

In 2020 Mary was made a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia for her significant service to the arts, especially industrial and interior design.

Here are some publications about Mary: 

https://www.heide.com.au/exhibitions/design-life-grant-and-mary-featherston/

https://www.design.org.au/hall-of-fame/mary-featherston

http://dharn.net/biography-mary-featherston/

he Art of Teaching Podcast resources: 

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/artofteaching

Here is the link to the show notes:

https://theartofteachingpodcast.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/theartofteaching

 

Today I have the great pleasure of sharing a conversation with Dave Reardon. Dave and his wife Ann have had more of an impact on my life than any other people. Over the years we have spent countless hours, eaten many meals and shared numerous cups of tea at their dining room table. Dave and Ann are brilliant leaders, youtube sensations and just incredible, authentic people. Even to this day, my life continues to be impacted by their lives.

 

The Art of Teaching Podcast resources: 

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/artofteaching

Here is the link to the show notes:

https://theartofteachingpodcast.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/theartofteaching

 

 

 

NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to come together to celebrate the rich history, diverse cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the oldest continuing cultures on the planet.  

Tammy Anderson has been an educator and passionate advocate for Aboriginal education in schools for 20 years. A Biripi woman from Airds in NSW, Tammy is the principal at Briar Road Public School, a 2021 Narragunnawali Reconciliation in Education Awards finalist.

I have heard Tammy speak a number of times and each and every time I am speechless - which is rare for me. In this wide-ranging conversation, we talked about uncomfortable truths, why this year’s NAIDOC Week celebrations are particularly significant here and why the most effective way to bring the gap is to be the best teacher you can be.

Nathaniel is a Teacher, Instructional Coach, Researcher and Writer. He is passionate about language, literacy and learning, and effective and engaging teaching for all students.

In addition to his experience as a teacher, he is a Senior Lecturer of Learning Sciences and Learner Engagement at La Trobe University’s School of Education.

In this interview, we talked about many things including his lessons from musical theatre, the importance of putting yourself out there and why his mum was right all along.

Who would you like to invite to a dinner party? 

Daniel Willingham

Maryanne Wolf

Anita L. Archer

Dr. Silvia Ybarra

Daisy Christodoulou 

The Art of Teaching Podcast resources: 

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/artofteaching

Here is the link to the show notes:

https://theartofteachingpodcast.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/theartofteaching

 

 

It is my great pleasure today to introduce you to a conversation that I recently had with the brilliant Dr Karl Sebire. He is a researcher, educator, author and speaker in the field of digital dependence, screen time and attention spans.

With over 15 years of experience in the creative and education industries, Karl has researched the way in which teaching and learning have evolved (or struggled at times) to adapt to an audience that consumes media in new and exciting ways. As the ability to focus will be the new differentiator for individuals, Karl consults on how one can harness the myriad powers of technology, whilst attenuating the many challenges it presents. I hope that you get as much out of our discussion as I did.

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Today I have the great pleasure of sharing a conversation that I recently had with the extraordinary Dr Bernie Moreno, a passionate educator and parent who lectured at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education. Her work centres around school leadership perceptions and its impact on school effectiveness and improvement. She is passionate about leadership identification, development and retention in schools.

We covered a lot of ground in this conversation, and honestly, I could have chartered to her for hours. We talked about the importance of self-reflection, the power of the words we use and why we must take a kaleidoscopic approach to leadership.  

The links to her work and professional profile will be in the show notes

I hope that you get as much out of this conversation as I did.

Here are a few of Dr Bernie's Book recommendations: 

My Orange Lime Tree by Jose Mauro de Vasconcelos

The Art of Teaching Podcast resources: 

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/artofteaching

Here is the link to the show notes: https://theartofteachingpodcast.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofteaching