The Learning Capacity Podcast

Topics covered •Running and out-of-school learning business •Learning difficulties •Growth Mindset •Using neuroscience programs to develop learning •Coaching parents to support their children •Support groups for women in business People & organisations mentioned •Dr Norman Doidge •Carol Dweck •Kerwin Rae •Gary Vaynerchuk •Wollondilly Women in Business, •Women with Altitude •Mums in Business Resources/books/articles/places mentioned •The Brain That Changes Itself by Dr Norman Doidge •Sarah 2.0: Recovering from Traumatic Brain Inflammation •www.brainwiselearning.com.au •Barbara Arrowsmith

Topics covered •Progress on rehabilitation after brain inflammation •Effects of brain inflammation including:Auditory processing difficulties Chronic pain Paralysis Fatigue Mental & Physical weakness Vertigo Memory loss Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome People & organisations mentioned •Dr Norman Doidge •World Age Group Triathlon Championships, Resources/books/articles/places mentioned •The Brain That Changes Itself by Dr Norman Doidge •Fast ForWord - cognitive and language training program •Yoga •Reading Assistant - online reading aloud practice & coaching

Topics covered •How to dress for job interviews People & organisations mentioned •That's My Style •https://thatsmystyle.com.au/ •https://www.instagram.com/thatsmystyle_bybernadette/

Topics covered •Rehabilitation after brain inflammation People & organisations mentioned •Monique Peter at Learning Well MacArthur •Dr Norman Doidge •Dr Bernie Siegel •Celine Dion Resources/books/articles/places mentioned •The Brain That Changes Itself by Dr Norman Doidge •Fast ForWord - cognitive and language training program

Topics covered •Coaching for parents of autistic children •Using the child's strengths •The role of "stories" in forming a parent's mindset People & organisations mentioned •Autism360 •Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) •Maria Sharapova •Kodi Lee •America's Got Talent

Topics covered •Individual Learning Plans (ILP) •Individual Education Plans (IEP) •ILP meetings •Roles of teachers, parents, tutors, speech pathologists, occupational therapists •Neurodiversity, including ASD, ADHD, ADD, anxiety, depression. People & organisations mentioned •Australian National Disability Insurance Scheme Resources mentioned •Disability Discrimination Act •Disability Standards for Education Read Transcript of this podcast. Click this link: The Learning Success Blog and search for the podcast's name.

Topics covered •How artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used in education •What the future might be for AI in education & learning •A teacher's experience with an AI enhanced online learning program •Brain plasticity •Educational neuroscience •Dyslexia and other reading disabilities •The Enigma Machine •Algorithms People & organisations mentioned •"The Brain That Changes Itself" by Dr Norman Doidge •Sir Ken Robinson •Alan Turing •Winston Churchill •Professor John McCarthy •Ita Buttrose of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Resources/books/articles/places mentioned •The City of Parkes in New South Wales •Bletchley Park, UK •Dartmouth College, USA •USA Education Sector Report •Individualized Education Programs •Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve Read Transcript of this podcast. Click this link: The Learning Success Blog and search for the podcast's name.

Topics covered •Why family involvement is beneficial for students' learning •Ways to involve parents, carers and other family members •Teachers and the tutoring relationship •Homework & parent support People & organisations mentioned •Professor John Hattie •Tandem Tutoring Read Transcript of this podcast. Click this link: The Learning Success Blog and search for the podcast's name.

Topics covered •What is Plain Engish? •Examples of Plain English •Why it's important •How to learn to write in Plain English •Tips for Plain English writers People & organisations mentioned •Winston Churchill •Former US President Ronald Reagan •The movie "Amadeus" •The Law Reform Commission of Victoria •Google •Fawlty Towers and John Cleese •C.S. Lewis •Shakespeare Resources mentioned •Grammerly App •Hemingway App •The Cambridge Dictionary Read Transcript of this podcast. Click this link: The Learning Success Blog and search for the podcast's name.

Topics covered •Learning difficulties •Literacy difficulties •Dyslexia •Dysgraphia •ADHD •Auditory processing •Autism •Developmental delay •Delayed language and articulation •Behavioural issues •Expressive & receptive language •Phonics •Phonological awareness •Spelling •Memory People & organisations mentioned •Spalding •MultiLit •Sounds Write •Fast ForWord •Vita Sackville-West Read Transcript of this podcast. Click this link: The Learning Success Blog and search for the podcast's name.

Topics covered •Early learning •The Mind/Body connection •Impact of movement on brain development & learning •Combining physical movement with brain exercises •Neuro-developmental model for early learning •The value of play for infants & toddlers •Emotional coaching for children •The network of BrainFit centres in 8 countries •Structured block play to support maths learning •Educating parents about how to support their child's development People & organisations mentioned •BrainFit Singapore •BrainFit Thailand •BrainFit Malaysia •BrainFit Indonesia •BrainFit Philippines •BrainFit Hong Kong •BrainFit China •BrainFit Saudi •BrainFit Turkey Resources/books/articles/places mentioned •BrainFitStudioSG •www.brainfit.com.sg Read Transcript of this podcast. Click this link: The Learning Success Blog and search for the podcast's name.

Topics covered •Teaching scripture at school as a volunteer •Religion & culture •Teaching scripture to a wide age range of students •Using stories to teach scripture •Advice for potential scripture teaching volunteers People & organisations mentioned •Vishva Hindu Parishad •NSW Department of Education Read Transcript of this podcast. Click this link: The Learning Success Blog and search for the podcast's name.

Topics covered •Nursing in World War 1 •A young Australian woman's experience of war •Compassion, self-sacrifice •Taking care of a dead soldier's dog •Racism in Australia •Australian aboriginal culture •Voice recognition reading technology People & organisations mentioned •New South Wales State Library •World War 1 •ANZAC •60 Minutes •Angus and Robinson •Weary Dunlop Resources/books/articles/places mentioned •http://www.annedonnell.com.au •Reading Assistant Plus •Diaries of Anne Donnell •Vietnam War •Gallipoli •Dardanelles & Lemnos Read Transcript of this podcast. Click this link: The Learning Success Blog and search for the podcast's name.

Topics covered •Teaching STEM/STEAM in primary schools •"Soft" skills: Perseverance, Collaboration, Growth Mindset, Conflict Resolution People & organisations mentioned •Anzac Park Public School, Sydney, Australia •Higher School Certificate (HSC) in New South Wales •Dick Smith, Australian serial entrepreneur & record-breaking aviator •Macquarie University •Australian Catholic University •Bridges to Higher Education Resources/books/articles/places mentioned •Minecraft •Lego Robots •Dick Smith electronics kits •Jaycar electronics kits •Bankstown Airport, Sydney, Australia •All Roads Lead to Rome - school to career transition

Topics covered •Educational neuroscience evolution in 21st century •Technology changes since year 2000 •Learning difficulties •Teachers & speech pathologists •Using neuroscience technology for English language learning in China •Types of evidence •Cost versus value in educational decision making •The future for neuroscience-based education models People & organisations mentioned •Sentral (www.sentral.com.au)

Topics covered •How to help students succeed in maths •Prerequisite maths knowledge •Clarity of maths explanations by teachers •How maths connects to real life •How students can answer harder maths questions than they realise •Motivating students about maths People & organisations mentioned Dr Dion Khlentzos - dionkhl@hotmail.com

Topics covered •Coaching for parents of autistic children People & organisations mentioned •Autismag •autism360club •Jonathan Brunot •New York Marathon •Autism Spectrum Australia •National Disability Insurance Scheme •Center for Disease Control •Social Express •Cool School - No More Bullying •Boardmake

Topics covered •Teaching theatre in India •Challenges and rewards of being a foreign teacher in India •Cultural differences between Indian students and UK students •Teacher training in India •Human photocopiers People & organisations mentioned •The IGCSE program •The International Baccalaureate Resources/books/articles/places mentioned •New Delhi, India

Topics covered •Rehabilitation after brain inflammation People & organisations mentioned •Monique Peter at Learning Well MacArthur •Dr Norman Doidge •Dr Bernie Siegel •Celine Dion Resources/books/articles/places mentioned •The Brain That Changes Itself by Dr Norman Doidge •Fast ForWord - cognitive and language training program

Topics covered •How to dress for job interviews People & organisations mentioned •That's My Style •https://thatsmystyle.com.au/ •https://www.instagram.com/thatsmystyle_bybernadette/

Topics covered •Pinocchio's "growing nose" story •Career choices for secondary students •Facial trait profiling •Facial micro-expressions •Neuro Linguistic Programming •Career assessment tools (strengths approach, Myers-Briggs, DISC) People & organisations mentioned •The Disney organisation Resources/books/articles mentioned •The Face: How to get your ideal career to match your personality (e-book) •Facial Profiling Basics for Workplace Skills (online course)

Topics covered •Career options enabled by digital communications •Benefits & challenges of a "free-range global career" •The laptop lifestyle & the gig economy •A day in the life of a global free-range career •Personality strengths needed for a global free-range career People & organisations mentioned •Butter Collective •Upwork •Uber Eats •Skype Resources/books/articles mentioned •Mt Annapurna in Nepal •Berlin, Germany •Australia

Topics covered •How to simplify spoken and written communication •Teaching university students how to communicate across disciplines •Limitations in academic journal articles •Transition from school - skills needed People & organisations mentioned •University of South Australia •Toastmasters •University of Queensland Resources/books/articles mentioned •The Hemingway App •Three Minute Thesis Competition

Topics covered •Brain Science •Neuroplasticity •Learning Difficulties People & organisations mentioned •Dr Michael Merzenich •Scientific Learning Corporation •University of Portland •Harvard University •Johns Hopkins University •Dr Bill jenkins •Dr Paula Tallal •Dr Steve Miller Resources/books/articles mentioned •Fast ForWord program •Science (the journal)

Topics covered •Rapid Trait Profiling •Education & learning •Body Language •Australian Aboriginal Lore •What facial features reveal about learning style People & organisations mentioned •Paul Ekman Group •Australian Federal Police •Disney Films • Gillette •President Donald Trump •The Campfire Project •Naomi Tickle •Mens' Shed Association Resources/books/articles mentioned •Neuro Linguistic programming •Myers-Briggs psychometric profiling • DISC

Topics covered •Positive psychology •Using strengths in teaching People & organisations mentioned •Dr. Martin Seligman •Dr. Chris Peterson •Dr Carol Dweck • Professor Lea Waters •American Psychological Association •Geelong Grammar School • Bounce Back Program Resources/books/articles mentioned •Values in Action (VIA) •The Strengths Profile •Culture 101 by Penny Nesbitt •The PERMA model •Online Strengths/Positive Education courses

In today's episode, I talk with Dr Marianela Diaz. Topics covered 1. Early education 2. Bi-lingual education People & organisations mentioned 1. Cleverest Early Education - Panama 2. Mulberry Learning, Singapore 3. PISA test 4. Reggio Amelia 5. Howard Gardner - Multiple Intelligences 6. Professor Costa from the University of California 7. Singapore Ministry of Education Resources/books/articles mentioned 1. Habits of Mind