The Art of Teaching

Today I have a special episode for you with a good friend of mine Daniel Yong. Daniel is a primary school teacher, watch collector, poet and fitness enthusiast. I have been following Daniel's work for many years now and I am always intrigued by his stories about his class and the innovative ways he engages his students. I hope that you get as much out of the conversation as I did. See Daniel's feature in Hodinkee 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/theartofteachingpodcast/

Today I have the great pleasure of sharing a conversation that I had with Dr. Kathryn Garforth. Dr. Garforth has professional expertise in Educational Psychology and a personal understanding of the frustrations children and adults with learning difficulties experience at home, school, work, and in extracurricular activities. In this wide-ranging and incredibly honest conversation, we talked about her experiences at school, why she thinks the best revenge is success and her hopes and dreams for children with dyslexia. I hope that you get as much out of the discussion as did. 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/theartofteachingpodcast/

Today’s episode is with the brilliant Kathryn Morgan. She is a passionate educator who now works as the Capacity Improvement Advisor for the Teaching School Hubs Council. Kathryn is a former primary Deputy Head Teacher and the Director of Professional Development Having previously worked at Ambition Institute (Associate Dean for Learning Design) and the Teacher Development Trust (Head of Leadership Development), Kathryn is passionate about working in the field of teacher and leader education. With a keen interest in organisational development and understanding the enabling conditions for growth. Kathryn has worked with many schools to help them maximise the impact of their professional conversations, making the school improvement process a collaborative and sustainable approach. I hope that you get as much out our discussion as I did. You can contact Kathryn here 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/theartofteachingpodcast/

Today it is my pleasure to introduce you to the brilliant Bill Conway. He is an educator and passionate innovator who is determined to reform schools and the way we teach our students. Bill has worked across education sectors including in public, private religious, non-denominational schools and international schools. It wasn’t until later on in his career that he found a way of teaching that fitted well with his philosophy - Montessori education. We had a wonderful wide-ranging discussion about educational practice, assessment and the importance of empowering and trusting the children. You can get in touch with Bill here: LinkedIn 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/theartofteachingpodcast/

Today, I am delighted to share a recent discussion that I had with Chad Ferris, He is an Education Consultant who focuses on learning design and organisational culture by developing and sustaining effective and innovative approaches for students, staff, and leaders. He also explores, evaluates, and designs learning spaces that enhance future-focused thinking and learning. Leadership development is a passion and key function of his work, mainly through coaching, mentoring, and professional learning. Chad believes building individual and collective capacity through effective innovative practices is where real change occurs in preparation for the world of tomorrow. You can get n touch with Chad here: Website Twitter 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/theartofteachingpodcast/

Today I have the pleasure of sharing with you a discussion that I had with Dr Tim O'Leary. He is a passionate teacher educator and data analyst. Tim helps teachers and school leaders find the narrative in their data. We covered a lot of ground in this discussion including: How to effectively link date to a school’s vision. The importance of understanding which metrics you are using to capture what matters most. The power of understanding and using classroom data. I hope that you get as much out of our discussion as I did.

It is my great pleasure to share with you a recent conversation I had with Ashley Keith Pratt. He is the Executive Director, Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Innovation at Melbourne Girls Grammar, 2022 The Educator Magazine Rising Star and the president of the History Teachers’ Association of Victoria. In addition, he is the Co-Director of the Melbourne Girls Grammar Institute (MGGI) a global educational community hub, dedicated to innovation and leadership in education practices In our wide-ranging conversation, we talked about The importance of conversations around the dinner table and how this impacted his childhood. The richness of History and why it tells a story of where we have come from and who we are becoming. What we can do as a profession so that there are greater boundaries between home and school? Ashley was a wonderful guest and he was so generous with his time. I hope you get as much out of this discussion as I did. 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/theartofteachingpodcast/

Today I have the great privilege of introducing you to a friend of mine, Greg Attwells. He is an incredible thinker, innovator and change agent. He is the founder of an amazing organisation called Creatable. The mission of Creatable began with the underrepresentation of girls in STEM. Their goal was to ignite a passion for creative technology in young women by helping them use technology as a tool to solve problems and express their creativity. The organisation has undergone many iterations And currently collaborates with global companies to shape the future of work, transferring lessons and ideas from industry to improve the way we learn and teach. I hope that you get as much out of our discussion as I did. 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/theartofteachingpodcast/

Today I have the great pleasure of introducing you to Mike Fauteux. He has taught as a maths teacher (or math depending on where you are listening to this from), he has been an administrator and served as an innovation leader in middle and high schools in America. Today Mike serves as the co-founder of an amazing organisation called GiveThx. He co-created several edtech innovations designed to create more equitable learning. He believes that effective tools must be created with, by, and for students and educators. This organisation aims to support students who are significantly behind and struggling to catch up, by asking three key questions: What do you need to feel safe? What do you need to feel like you belong? What do you need to feel like you can succeed? Mike was a wonderful guest and it was a privilege to speak with him. You can find out about Mike’s work here: GiveThx Website GiveThx Twitter 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/theartofteachingpodcast/

Today I have the privilege of sharing with you a conversation that I had with the phenomenal Professor Dylan Willam. He is the author of several books including, most recently Inside the Black Box: Raising Standards Through Classroom Assessment. Dylan is Emeritus Professor of Educational Assessment at University College London. He has had a diverse and prolific career teaching in urban public schools, directed a large-scale testing program, served as a Dean of a School of Education, and pursued a research program focused on supporting teachers to develop their use of assessment in support of learning. In this conversation we talked about: Why we need to raise achievement. What formative assessment is and isn’t. The power of Teacher Learning Communities, and Why the same assessment instrument cannot serve multiple purposes. I hope that you get as much out of our discussion as I did. You can find out about Dylan’s work here: Website Twitter Youtube 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/theartofteachingpodcast/

In this episode, we are talking with then wonderful Professor Julie Schmidt Hasson. She has spent many years in the classroom and as a school leader and principal. More recently she has been trying to gain a deeper understanding of the ways in which teachers influence our lives. Julie believes that “Growth and transformation happen when people feel safe, seen, and stretched… just as we did in the classrooms of our favourite teachers.” As a qualitative researcher, Julie has interviewed hundreds of people about the teachers they remember. The synthesis of that research became the Chalk and Chances project, which I founded in 2018. In her words, if it wasn’t for her herMr beloved teacher Mrs. Russell “who knows where I would be right now.” We all have that teacher, the one that changed our lives. Teachers are the unsung heroes who quite often have no ideas of the impact that they have had on their students. I hope that you enjoy this discussion with Julie and, if you haven’t done so yet, please reach out to that teacher that made a difference in your life and say “thank you.” Here is her research: https://www.chalkandchances.com/ Follow Julie: YouTube Twitter LinkedIn 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/theartofteachingpodcast/

Today I have the great pleasure of sharing this next episode with you. Professor Andy Hargreaves needs no introduction. He is a speaker, author, advisor, and researcher who advocates for equitable and inclusive education, a strong teaching profession, and positive educational change worldwide. The conversation was so much more than just educational. In this existential interview he talked about legacy, children and grand children and things that he changed his mind about. I am so grateful that he took the time to chat with me. 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/theartofteachingpodcast/

Today I have another special episode of The Art of Teaching Podcast for you. This time we will be hearing from Adriano Di Prato who is one of Australia’s prominent educational thought leaders and an authority on curriculum learning design and change management. He is the founding partner with a School for tomorrow which is a global education network that empowers students, teachers, and school leaders in a rapidly changing world. His podcast “Game Changers,” which he co-hosts with Dr Phil Cummins, is a global phenomenon. Adriano was a wonderful guest and I am so thankful that he took the time to chat with me. 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/theartofteachingpodcast/

Today I have a very special episode to share with you. Keishia Thorpe is the winner of the 2022 Global Teacher Prize. Keishia fled poverty and violence as a child from Jamaica, and encountered racism as a black immigrant in the US where she had come on a track and field scholarship. Her commitment to mentoring students - all immigrants themselves - and helping them find paths to higher education saw her named National Life Group’s ‘Lifechanger of the Year’ Grand Prize Winner for the 2018-2019 School Year. She has dedicated herself to mentoring college applicants and student-athletes, as well as expanding access to subsidised testing, financial aid, and full scholarships. We talked about: How she overcame unthinkable obstacles to become the most recognised teacher in the world Why teachers need to share their stories, trials and victories The importance of representation and why it matters so much The power of determination and vision and how to instil this in young people Keishia was a wonderful guest and it was an incredible privilege to speak with her. You can find more about here here. 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/theartofteachingpodcast/

Ryan Estrellado is a writer, educator, and data scientist. He tells inspiring stories about the reality of education work, ranging from overcoming a fear of data to finding a creative practice in the workplace. In this interview we talked about: If data in schools even matters. Why we need to make meaning out of data. How to rethink data use in schools. How to measure what matters? Ryan was a wonderful, insightful and fascinating guest. I hope that you get as much out of this interview as I did. Just a quite note, at the time of recording Ryan's latest book, The K–12 Educator's Data Guidebook: Reimagining Practical Data Use in Schools was only available for pre-order. You can now order it through the links on his website. 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/theartofteachingpodcast/

Dr Jane Burn is an international expert in mental health and wellbeing, suicide prevention, digital transformation and integrated models of care. She is the author of over 100 papers and policy reports including 'Game On', 'VicHealth Why Let them Fall', the 'Movember Global Report on Men's Health' and the 'National Mental Health Commission Report on New and Emerging Technologies'. She is a thinker in Residence for the WA Commission for Children and Young People. Jane is an international keynote speaker including as a US Harkness Fellow in HealthCare Policy, Canadian Best Brains Exchange and YPO mental health asset. We use machine learning to help you and your kids identify and understand their thoughts, feelings and emotions so you can overcome challenges together. 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/theartofteachingpodcast/

Today it is my great pleasure to introduce you to the amazing Alex Wharton. Alex is the Principal at Carinya Christian School, Gunnedah. He is a passionate school leader and a wonderful advocate for our teaching profession. Throughout his teaching career, Alex has been the recipient of numerous awards for his outstanding contribution to education, including a NSW Premier’s Teacher Scholarship, the Australian College of Educators’ Paul Brock Medal, the Teachers’ Guild of NSW World Teachers’ Day Award, and most recently a recipient of the 2021 Commonwealth Bank Teaching Fellow. Alex has presented at local, state, and national educational conferences and he has published extensive teaching and learning resources. In this wide ranging interview we talked about: 1. Leading from within your organization, 2. Building teams and teacher capacity, 3. And, how to protect what matters most. I hope that you get a lot out of our discussion. Here are a few ways to connect with Alex: Linkedin Twitter

This week’s episode is a really special one. We all have that teacher that changed our lives, the one that saw us, the one that believed in us and the teacher that took the time to get to know us. Today, it is my pleasure to introduce you to Mrs Taylor-Jones, my Year 3 teacher from Long Row Primary School in Belper, England. I vividly remember being in her class. 1993 was a particularly rough period in my life; my family had just separately and I felt so alone. Her classroom was a safe place for me, a place where anything was possible. I LOVED her class, and this set me on a teaching career path. To be honest, I am sure that everyone in that class and the many classes since felt the same way. If you get a chance, reach out and thank your teacher, they may never know the difference that they made in your life. 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/theartofteachingpodcast/ New Teacher Resources: Website: https://imanewteacher.com/ Twitter: @Imanewteacher Instagram: @Imanewteacher

Today I have another amazing episode from an incredible educator, Dr Hugh Chiltern. He serves as Director of Research and Professional Learning at The Scots College, a leading Presbyterian school for boys in Sydney, Australia. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, his role is to advance the College’s Brave Hearts Bold Minds philosophy. In this wide-ranging discussion we talked about: How to build expert communities of knowledge and practice How schools can begin to see themselves as independent research communities. Lessons from the pandemic and how we need to respond to these new opportunities. How small acts of encouragement can significantly change the lives of young people. It was a huge privilege to speak with Hugh. 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/theartofteachingpodcast/ New Teacher Resources: Website: https://imanewteacher.com/ Twitter: @Imanewteacher Instagram: @Imanewteacher

Today’s bitesized episode is with Dr. Lyn Sharratt. Lyn combines academic theory with hands-on educational leadership experience. She has a track record of substantially increasing school district performance. Lyn is a professor and best-selling author. In this bitesized episode, we talk about: The disturbing fact that 12% of the world’s population (close to seven hundred and eighty-one million people), are illiterate and how we can begin to change this trajectory. The importance of putting:”faces” to data And why early literacy is crucial. And her most recent work “CLARITY: What Matters MOST in Learning, Teaching, and Leading” Here is the link to the full episode: https://apple.co/3uEvJfH 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/theartofteachingpodcast/ New Teacher Resources: Website: https://imanewteacher.com/ Twitter: @Imanewteacher Instagram: @Imanewteacher

Michelle James is one of my favourite people. She is a wonderful person, a dear friend and a brilliant thinker. Michelle is an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Radiology and Neurology, within the Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford University. I have known Michelle for many many years and she is one of those rare individuals in which you always leave a conversation feeling inspired. In this bitesized episode we talked about the power of public education, the role of a teacher that truly changed the direction of her life and why Science is a wonderful, creative and beautiful subject. For the full episode, click in the link below: https://apple.co/3M6G3Tt 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/theartofteachingpodcast/ New Teacher Resources: Website: https://imanewteacher.com/ Twitter: @Imanewteacher Instagram: @Imanewteacher

In this bitesize episode of The Art of Teaching Podcast, we are hearing from the incredible Megan Dredge. Megan is a skilled and animated presenter, communicator, educator and trainer. She is passionate about placing resources in the hands of principals, school leaders and teachers, so that they educate and communicate better than ever before. Even more than her incredible accomplishments, Megan is a wonderful and inspiring friend. She is one of those rare individuals in which you always leave a conversation with her feeling challenged and inspired. I am so glad that I get to share this episode with you. For the full episode, please click on the link below: https://apple.co/3jrk7Go 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/theartofteachingpodcast/ New Teacher Resources: Website: https://imanewteacher.com/ Twitter: @Imanewteacher Instagram: @Imanewteacher

Today I have the great privilege of introducing you to Carolyn Blanden. Carolyn has over 30 years of experience in both private and independent education settings. She brings 12 years of Principal expertise to her role as Principal of both the Fairfield and Blacktown Warakirri College campuses. Carolyn is committed to providing educational opportunities to support young people in achieving their goals to become independent and confident members of the community. Carolyn was an amazing guest and her unwavering commitment to her students is simply awe-inspiring. I hope that you get as much out of our discussion as I did. 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/theartofteachingpodcast/ New Teacher Resources: Website: https://imanewteacher.com/ Twitter: @Imanewteacher Instagram: @Imanewteacher

Associate Professor Craig Hassed OAM has been working within the Faculty of Medicine at Monash University since 1989, he is also the coordinator of mindfulness programs across Monash. He has authored hundreds of papers and has published multiple books. Craig was the founding president of Meditation Australia and is a long term friend and ambassador of Smiling Mind. In 2019 Craig was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to Medicine. It was an incredible privilege to speak with Craig and I hope that you get as much out of our discussion as I did. 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/theartofteachingpodcast/ New Teacher Resources: Website: https://imanewteacher.com/ Twitter: @Imanewteacher Instagram: @Imanewteacher

It is my great pleasure to introduce you to another inspiring leader and educator. With over 25 years of experience in leadership including in education, human resources, the public sectors and sales, GenerationLEAD’s CEO Debbie Lowe, knows how people-centred leadership and organisational cultures achieve exponential results. You can access Generation Lead here I hope that you enjoy this wide-ranging and diverse discussion. 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/theartofteachingpodcast/ New Teacher Resources: Website: https://imanewteacher.com/ Twitter: @Imanewteacher Instagram: @Imanewteacher