After the Bell with @educatinglaura

https://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/careers/Pages/rol_help_applicants.aspx - link to PDF Very important

1300 338 738 - Vic education number to call in the first step

1300 888 067 - VIT number to call during the second step

Ensure you head to @educatinglaura on Instagram to keep up to date with me and future episodes.

This episode is with Louka Parry - educator, ex school principal and now CEO of The Learning Future.

We discuss the way the education is not broken, just outdated.

We discuss what can be taken up NOW in education that is already available for us to move into the future of learning.

We discuss the importance of education, innovation and redefining our generalisation around words such as 'results' when it comes to teaching.

So much in this episode, hope you enjoy it.

Louka also has his own podcast  so listen here.

I reference my discussion with George Couros in this chat - if you would like to listen click here.

Make sure you follow along with my on Instagram.

A very honest conversation with Rachael from Let's Grow - a private practitioner as well as a servicing a wellbeing role at a primary school in Melbourne.

We discuss Rachael's challenges in the classroom

Lacking inspiration as students

How we hope to see wellbeing and self commitment becoming more mainstream

As well as actionable steps to help take accountability of our own mental health day to day.

Rachael is no nonsense, yet supportive and compassionate.

A great conversation to get me back into the season after an unexpected hiatus.

Dr Mary Hemphill is an educator, a leader and an innovator.

Her book 'The One Minute Meeting' is all about actionable ways to increase voice and agency in education in a real (not tokenistic) way.

We discuss how she has built self trust, the value of being different as well as how she is constantly upgrading her own knowledge and viewpoint.

I love this chat - so many take away ideas that will encourage deep thought.

Make sure you listen to her previous chat on the podcast here.

I have Mel from Little Flies Hypnobirthing with me today to discuss all things birth and how to remove the fear for a more empowered birthing experience.

Mel is a nurse, midwife and hypnobirthing practitioner and trainer.

We discuss the perception of birth in mainstream society and how understanding your options can shift everything.

To learn more about her courses go here: Website

Literature recommended by Mel:

• Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Sarah Buckley
  
  The Positive Birth Book by Milli HIll
  
  Birth with Confidence by Rhea Dempsey
  
  Reclaiming Childbirth as a right of Passage (NEW) by Rachel Reed
  
  Why Induction Matters by Rachel Reed
  
  The postnatal depletion cure by Oscar Serralach
  
  Why breastfeeding matters- Charlotte Young
  
  The First Forty Days: The essential art of nourishing the new mother by Heng Ou

If you want to know more about Jenna, head to her Instagram: Math4Change

We discuss

• Our roles as educators
• The importance of discomfort in learning
• Where we feel the most empowered and so much more.

This is the podcast I reference in our chat: My sister's secret. *Trigger it deals with child and adult sexual abuse

If you want to know more about Emma check out her instagram here

Kirsten Cobabe is literally a teen whisperer. 

She works with families to support their teen in being heard, held, supported and truly understood.

We discuss how she came up with the idea of shifting the paradigm regarding educating and raising our children.

What she believes is a deeply empowering space for her.

What education could look like as well as so much more.

Also - we recorded a live together discussing how to be the 'spark' in the system. Click here to listen.

This feels idealistic and hopeful - but we are primed for change post pandemic. Let's dream big!

If you would like to get into contact with me, head to my instagram page: @educatinglaura

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I have Josh Reid Jones on the podcast who is the founde of the JUST BE NICE Project. If you haven't heard of it, this is their why: 

Unique to the JBNProject is our mission to improve equality of opportunity. We believe that the best starting point is to ensure that everyone is housed, employed and has good mental health. We believe everyone deserves access to help, regardless of how they come to need it. Regardless if you are 15 or 50 you are unable to make the most of opportunities without being housed, employed and having good mental health.

Josh is the perfect guest to kick off this season as I focus on educators that are working outside the conventional classroom to enact change and teach vital skills in this post pandemic landscape.

If you would like to get into contact with me, head to my instagram page: @educatinglaura

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Also - here is the link to my chat with Ellen on the Teacher Wellbeing podcast

We discuss his 'why' and what he is hoping readers get out of reading his strategies behind being more effective as a teacher.

Dan is relatable and has had first hand experience of feeling genuine burn out and doesn't want this to continue being almost an expectation in education.

Dan's website: https://www.teacherspd.net/

Dan's previous episode on After the Bell: https://anchor.fm/laura4712/episodes/Effective-teaching-with-Dan-Jackson-e127j2s

ARK Website

ARK Instagram

Pedagogy of the oppressed

The social dilemma

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This is my discussion with Clare Mackie

We originally connected through her podcast: Teachers Talk Texts; an incredible show to support VCE English students.

She is now on After the Bell to discuss:

• Teaching English and Literature
• Favourite texts
• Evolution of pedagogy
• Leadership
• Tutoring
• The wish for more flexibility in this job
• The hustle of teachers outside of the 8-4, including side/passion projects

This really feels like a natural conversation you may overhear in the staffroom.

I must admit, the best part of this podcast as an educator is to expand my staffroom into this virtual space. 

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I highly recommend that you check out his website and sign up to his newsletter. He is thought provoking and also very solution based if we are willing to take the leap and shift our perception of what things have always looked like.

I know that you will love this episode. 

Enjoy the interruptions from my children :)

Also - this is my episode with Dr Mary Hemphill - must listen.

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Kristie references an episode of the podcast, to listen click on the link: We need to have the talk.

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To find out more about hte 2040 documentary Michaela mentions go to this website.

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This episode I get to chat to Hunter Hansen, the man behind The Life Autistic.

Hunter is incredibly accessible and supports both neurodiverse and neurotypical in breaking down some stereotypes and offering up solutions.

He discusses how autism fits in his life, the strategies he has found that have supported him over the years and why he 'busted the top off' his diagnosis and how his YouTube channel and blog have supported him in no longer comparmentalising his life. 

He is a family man, a dad to three daughters and has a successful job with a love of writing.

His metaphors are my favourite part of this episode - wait for the one about empathy and climbing the summit. Brilliant.

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If you do not follow Ellen on Instagram - you must!

We discuss this crazy job that we all love.

The fluctuation of pressure and stress on educators throughout the term.

How to prioritise ourselves and be consistent with our self care.

Ellen speaks about her own health challenges and how she has come to be such an active advocate for teacher wellbeing.

If you would like to hear more from Ellen, she has her own podcast.

Alternatively have a look at her website to work with her as a wellbeing coach.

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My conversation with musician turned educator Lisa for @redpoppys_class on instagram.

As someone who had quite the journey to arrive at teaching, Lisa has so much wisdom to share.

We discuss:

• the importance of teaching the whole child
• advocating for wellbeing, both staff and student
• improving student agency
• teaching our students about the online world
• zones of regulation and the importance of building true emotional support into the curriculum
• how parenting her two children has informed her role as an educator
• how incidental opportunities turned into a career and so much more

Nathan van der Monde is the one that connected Lisa and I and I would like to shout out to his two episodes on the podcast:

From secondary to primary with Nathan van der Monde

Around the table

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If you are not following Naomi @queeringthecurriculum – go and do that now…. like, right now! 

Resources mentioned:

• VATE
• The Monkeys Mask
• Head On - film
• Parrotfish
• Marilyn Hacker
• In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

Some exceptional books to read for queer texts include the following.

Should be in every library:

• Growing Up Queer in Australia
• The Kindred Series Anthology (editor by the amazing Michael Earp) – currently working on a resource for this one, once this madness settles down
• The Miseducation of Cameron Post – it is considered to be the queer version of To Kill a Mockingbird
• Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
• The Geography Club
• Simon and the Homosapien Agenda
• Annie on my Mind
• The love and lies of rukhsana ali
• Underdog: #LoveOzYA Short Stories
• #AusQueerYA Tumblr – has heaps on there!

Film/TV:

• Freehold
• Gayby Baby
• Miseducation of Cameron Post
• Simon vs The World
• My So Called Life
• Faking It
• South of Nowhere

Teaching resources:

• Queer Inclusion in Teacher Education
• Queer Literacies
• Queer Voices from the Classroom
• Queering Classrooms (book)
• Schools Out
• Big Gay Adventures in Education
• Teaching What You’re Not
• We Make it Better: The LGBT Community and their Positive Contributions to Society
• The Book of Pride

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This is my conversation wtih Dan Jackson from Teachers PD.

From classroom teacher to Deputy Principal, Dan now has a thriving business supporting teachers improve their teaching and learning strategies. He runs online courses, custom PDs as well as a free podcast called the Effective teaching podcast. His podcast is a fantastic opportunity to learn from educational experts that share best practice. The episode are short and sharp and perfect for people who want to know more without having the time to read all of the educational research out there. 

I was even privileged enough to contribute (less as an expert and more as someone on the ground level), listen here: How to leverage learning styles with Laura. 

We talk about:

• the importance of networking with teachers
• how to improve best practice
• the systematic issues within education
• the decision to homeschool
• how to measure a good school (and my article in the Wine with Teacher magazine)
• intellectual property laws for Australian educators

and so much more.

Dan's top educational reads:

• Understanding by Design by Grant wiggins and Jay McTighe 
• Teach like a Pirate by Dave Burgess
• Embeded Formative Assessment by Dylan Wiliam
• The Learning Power Approach by Guy Claxton,
• Transforming Schools by Miranda Jefferson and Michael Anderson

Additonal:

• Deep Work by Cal Newport
• Trevor Mackenzie - all books
• Sir Ken Robinson 

I also reference this post from Beck (@continuousclassroom) in my intro.

Please look after yourself, put in healthy boundaries and ask for help if you need it. This time of year can be a very stressful and overwhelming time for many of us.

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'Penetrating Critiques: Emasculated Empire and Victorian Identity in Africa', but she also became a mum this year. 

So proud of my friend.

Shout at to EJ from @kafoopleclassroom on Insta for inspiring me to advocate for my health.

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My conversation with Karen Caswell.

Karen is a life long learner, experienced educator and advocate for deep connections.

She speaks vulnerably about nearing burn out and disillusionment in the teaching profession and how she navigated her way to find the love of the job again.

She answers big questions like:

• What role education has played in her life
• What we can do to improve the teacher training process at university
• Her evolution as a teacher
• Where she finds the  most joy in teaching
• Focusing on character building within the curriculum
• Hopes for education
• Greatest lessons learnt (this one speaks to me)

She also holds a weekly chat on Twitter to connect link minded educators.

Links:

Blog https: //www.karencaswell.com/ 

Twitter @kasw1

New Pedagogies for Deep Learning https://deep-learning.global/ based on the work of Michael Fullan, Joanne Quinn and Joanne McEachen

Dave Burgess https://daveburgess.com/about/ ; @dbc_inc on Instagram ; @burgess_dave on Twitter

Tamara Letter https://www.tamaraletter.com/ ; @tamaraletter on Instagram and Twitter

Alicia Ray @iluveducating on Instagram and Twitter

Tara Martin http://www.tarammartin.com/ ; @tarammartin.real on Instagram ; @TaraMartinEDU on Twitter

Wine with teacher podcast - with Gabbie Stroud

Around the table podcast episode

Feel free to show your gratitude for the chat by buying me a virtual coffee -

THAT consent campaign

Teenagers reaction to the Gov consent campaign

Can pain create empathy FULL STORY podcast

College Admissions Scandal on Netflix

Khloe Kardashian unedited photo scandal

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I am truly thrilled to bring this episode to you.
My discussion with Kayla from: @ourdillybag and @oursonglines

We talk about:

• The importance of acknowledging the land we inhabit
• Survival Day
• Understanding how to appreciate the culture that is most relevant to you as an individual
• Identity
• Shifts in education around indigenous perspectives
• Dismantling some damaging rhetoric around Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people/culture and much more

Kayla is informative and generous in her ability to dispell misunderstandings and support many who wish to be better allies to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations

We reference:

• 'Growing up Aboriginal in Australia' by Anita Heiss
• 'Dark Emu' by Bruce Pascoe
• Alone on the Soaks by Alec Kruger
• Bunjil the wedge tail eagle relevant to Victoria, Australia
• Rainbow Serpent
• Wayapa Wuurk Indigenous earth connection/meditative practice
• Chris Hemsworth and cultural appropriation 
• Hey Hey It's Saturday black face scandal

Indigenous accounts to follow:

Jordyn from @learning_to_ngangaanha
Tramain from @themurriteacher
@missgibbsau
@thekooriteacher
@teachingwithtanna
@thomasamayor
@wingaru_education
@kooricurriculum

@balukarts

Support First Nations businesses:

https://firstnationsgifts.com/

https://supplynation.org.au/

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Serena and Aaron are both APs in NSW and Nathan is a leading teaching and has worked for the department in VIC.

It turns out we are all quite deep thinkers and we tackle big topics such as:

• The 'why' behind our choice to become educators
• How to market schools beyond academic results/data
• Self care practices and favourite books
• Favourite teaching tools and why
• How to move forward in education after Covid
• Big hopes for education
• How do we foster life long learning

Also I have an announcement regarding the structure of the podcast moving forward.

If you enjoyed this chat and you haven't heard their solo episodes I recommend:

Nathan van der Monde: from secondary to primary

Mr J's Learning Space

Instagram handles:

@thewrightclassroom

@mr.j.learning.space

@mrvandermonde

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This is my conversation with Cath Williams.

She is an experienced teacher, kindness advocate and fellow podcaster. Check out her show Get ConnectED

We talk all about the beauty of connection through social media, taking risks in the classroom and seeking out support when needed.

Cath mentions a number of great accounts to follow including:

@drjodycarrington
@mrsmacskinders
@roman.nowak
@corifraser ( principal)

@ourcreativeclassroom (wellbeing group)

We also reference a number of my previous conversations including:

Mr J's Learning Space

Nathan Van der Monde: From secondary to primary

We talk about the following tech platforms for learning: Seesaw and Flipgrid

Also from the intro - 

• A shout out to all of those supportive teacher colleagues out there. We are so grateful for you.
• Podcast with Ben Taylor: Argument Analysis: let's get clear - getting some great feedback on this one.
• I am a guest on the Teachers Talk Texts podcast with Clare Mackie talking all things Women of Troy by Euripides. Go check it out for this and many other insightful conversations.

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This is my conversation wtih the fabulous Deb McNaughton.

Her journey from primary educator to mother to full time artist is quite the story.

She is fearless, savvy and determined. Her skills as a teacher and learner continue to catapult her to new heights as an independent artist and entrepeneur.

Deb is also incredibly kind and generous. Always sharing her platform to support other small businesses and budding artists.

Listen to hear how she was 'discovered' by Jamie Durie ;)

Links:

Deb McNaughton ARTIST website

Lenny's instagram page: Cre8tive Lenny

• Elle from @teachingandteaspills
• Ceri from @ourcreativeclassroom
• Sarah from @thatfunnyteacher
• Rhiannon from @theoutbackteacher
• Serena from @thewrightclassroom
• Nathan from @nathanvandermonde
• Tara from @theworldofseshat
• Shan from @teachandchangelives
• Hayley - with her Calm down kits @calmspaceclassrooms
• Emotional regulations resources from @wholeheartedschoolcounseling
• @mrsedgarsclass
• Indigenous Account recommendations:
• Jordyn from @learning_to_ngangaanha
• Tramain from @themurriteacher
• @missgibbsau
• @thekooriteacher
• @teachingwithtanna
• @thomasamayor
• @wingaru_education
• @kooricurriculum
• Indigenous stamps from @theteachingtools collaborated with the Indigenous designer @hollysanders
• @teacherlatte collaborated with @lakkariart with her Indigenous stamps! 
• @sentorbriggs
• @8983aj

 Podcasts 

• Bring Back the Warrior
• The Deadly Podcasts
• Unapologetically Blak
• Nncacultureawareness
• Always Was, Always Was Our Stories
• Tiddas 4 Tiddas

One of Renae's Aboriginal mentors at Uni - @stevie_mish
Indigenous awareness and excursion program she attended when studying Indigenous elective subjects at Uni - organised by Dwayne @nnacultureawareness

Book recommendations:

• Untamed by Glennon Doyle
• Confidence is Uncomfortable by Sonia Diab.

Ben from The English Lab and I do a deep dive on the Unit 3 Argument Analysis SAC for VCE English.

We talk about:

• The objective of this task.
• Structure – from an assessor’s perspective
• What is included in a high scoring response compared to the mid and low range responses
• How can students improve their analyses
• How to incorporate metalanguage without signposting techniques
• How to make the analysis specific 
• What constitutes an 'argument'
• and much more

We also address a number of teacher questions sent in in preparation for this episode.

Ben has also appeared on previous episodes:

• VCE STUDENTS your English teachers said, pay attention!
• English Teachers sure can talk

I do reference the Teachers Talk Texts podcast and highly recommend students listen to this in conjunction with this episode.

The English Lab Argument Analysis playlist (youtube)

The English Lab website

VCE English support group on instagram

This is my conversation with Shan from @teachandchangelives on Instagram.

We discuss 

• her current role as an educator for autistic students
• her past roles in mainstream primary classes 
• her time working with children of trauma
• our fear and reservations around being 'out there' on social media as well as 
• the reality of career burnout
• hopes for education and much more

The Life Autistic - instagram account referenced

As the sister of Tadgh, the innovative teacher behing Assessly - see episode: Assessly, Impressed Me - we also do a shout out to this software.

This is my chat with Maddie - @vcalteacher

We discuss her time as a 'disruptive' student and what was really going on for her. 

Her focus on harm minimisation and how important it is for students to have a 'safe adult' in their lives.

She also passionately promotes the importance of filling in the gaps of our history as Australians and giving a platform to Indigenous people, businesses and stories as part of our curriculum, especially in Victoria.

DISCLAIMER: Discussion about drug use.

Maddie runs a 'what they don't teach us at university' series on her instagram that I highly recommend you look into. I have even featured to discuss how teaching has changed.

Indigenous educational group mentioned: Red Dust Oz

This is my conversation with Rachel Key.

She began her teaching career in 2020, amidst the pandemic.

We discuss her time as a student, her experience as a trainee teacher as well as her first year as a graduate.

Rachel is stepping up to make a difference around body image for her students and I certainly hope will consider developing a program for others to teach one day. Her insight into this issue and her handle on the way society feeds different body types to consumers is important content.

This is my conversation with Spencer Sharp, a STEM educator from the USA.

We talk about 

• developing curriculum to increase problems solving and design. 
• the importance of reflecting on our practice and our perspective on what good learning looks like. 
• shifting the focus on one type of assessment and ensuring students have choice and accountability of their own learning.

He also has his own podcast with another STEM educator called: Innovative Teacher Podcast.

Here are some links we mention in the show -

Rube Goldberg machine

Flipgrid

Sharp the builder website

Sharp the builder TPT store

My conversation with Mathilde Lambert.

She graduated Year 12 in 2020, but went non scored.

She has a passion for acting, singing and songwriting, with her first single out now on spotify.

We talk about the importance of acknowledging indigenous culture in our curriculum and her coming to terms with her authentic self.

At the time of this interview she had only recently been diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum and we talk about her perspective and why she held off on having the 'label'.

She is a passionate advocate for increasing Indigenous awareness amongst Australians and embedding it further into the curriculum.

This conversation also influenced a LIVE a did with Maddie @vcalteacher. She has an IGTV series about 'what they don't teach us' at University as trainee teachers. I encourage you to check it out.

This is my conversation with Aaron Johnston a primary school Assistant Principal in NSW.

We talk about job applications and interview tips. His love of flexible learning spaces, shifting the pedagogy to get the best out of team teaching environments. The impact visible learning has had on his teaching practice and the importance of creating safe, honest spaces for our students.

We also talk about big life lessons, his experience as a male teaching and leader in the profession.

IGTV from this conversation.

I also acknowledge a conversation I had with Miss Tangerine, a fantastic secondary teacher in Melbourne, around the anxiety on instagram in the teacher community during the holidays.  

Instagram

Website

Book: The One-Minute Meeting: Creating Student Stakeholders in Schools

I was inspired to record this episode after listening to George Couros' first 2021 episode on his Innovator's Mindset Podcast.

He asks 3 questions -

1. Who is a teacher that has inspired you? 

2. Talk about one administrator who impacted you. 

3. What advice would you give your first-year teacher self?

I reflect on why George is someone I look up to as an innovative educator in the profession and I enjoyed the opportunity to compliment those in my life that have shaped me as a teacher.

These stories are not ones I tell often and certainly take me to a very vulnerable place, but I do it in the hope it normalises experiences for you listening.

Look him up on Instagram, I am so excited to be able to bring this conversation to you. Great teacher and lovely person.

Resources discussed:

Spelling it Out

Writing Workshop

Teaching Phonics in Context

Also - this is the last conversation episode for 2020. I will be returning on the 12th of Jan. Thank you for all of your support - I am truly grateful for you all.

To get to know more about them their follow them on instagram

Or check out their TPT store for more ungooglable questions and other great resources.

My conversation with Roxy - a secondary educator from London that I connected with via instagram.

She discusses her decision to become a teacher after originally aspiring to work in charities.

The importance of understanding the culture of your students and setting clear boundaries, but also remembering to keep the humanity in teaching.

We discuss all of the things. Great conversation.

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My business shout out is for Gillian as she is a make up artist. Go to her Instagram to find out all about her and engage her for your own make up needs.

• MEGG THOMPSON: The Behaviour Master
• Calculus, Careers and Roadmap Ed
• AS REQUESTED: Learning styles and motivation tips
• Rise to the Challenge
• As well as the blog: The Teacher I Needed

Small business shout out (not sponsored) to Flourish Self Care - some beautiful care packages available that would make lovely Christmas gifts.