The Learning Capacity Podcast
By LearnFast
The Learning Capacity PodcastJun 13, 2016
00:00
32:38
Out-of-School Learning Business: Rewards & Challenges: Monique Peters
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
Mar 02, 202026:28
Sarah 2.0: Recovering from Chronic Brain Inflammation - a 12 Month Update
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
Jan 27, 202042:09
REBROADCAST: What to Wear to Get the Job You Want: Bernadette Payne
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/
Jan 13, 202021:34
REBROADCAST: Rebuilding a Brain after Chronic Inflammation - Sarah Rasborsek's Story
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
Dec 30, 201943:44
Use Strengths & Stories to Help Children with Autism: Ash Bhattacharya
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
Dec 18, 201923:40
REBROADCAST: Learning Difficulties: 16 Terms Explained for Parents & Teachers
Topics covered
•The meaning of 16 terms used in discussions of learning difficulties
•The meaning of 16 terms used in discussions of learning difficulties
Dec 02, 201917:52
Using ILPs for Best Student Outcomes: Teachers, Tutors, Parents
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.
Nov 18, 201929:31
What's Happening with Artificial Intelligence in Education & Learning?
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.
Nov 04, 201924:29
Tutor Anne-Marie O'Hagan: Importance of Family Involvement in Learning
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.
Oct 24, 201928:12
104. "Word Nerd" Leonie Swift: Why Plain English is Key to Communication
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.
Oct 01, 201939:31
103. Devon Barnes: 35 Years in the "Learning Difficulties Mindfield"
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.
Aug 05, 201927:29
102. Cheryl Chia: Brain Fitness for Children in 26 Centres Across Asia & the Middle East
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.
Jul 15, 201944:43
101. Volunteer Hindu Scripture Teacher in Primary School: Kaushik Murali
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.
Jun 30, 201915:43
100. Anne Donnell: Gallipoli Nurse's Story on New Guided-Reading Technology
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.
Jun 16, 201923:02
99. Teaching STEAM, "soft" Skills, Minecraft and Lego Robots: John Burfoot
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
Jun 01, 201936:22
98. Evolution of Educational Neuroscience Technology in the 21st Century
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)
May 12, 201925:50
97. Five Keys to Building Maths Skills: Dr Dion Khlentzos
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
May 05, 201924:46
96. Learning Difficulties: 16 Terms Explained for Parents & Teachers
Topics covered
•The meaning of 16 terms used in discussions of learning difficulties
•The meaning of 16 terms used in discussions of learning difficulties
Apr 21, 201917:52
95. Online Coaching for Parents of Children with Autism: Ash Bhattacharya
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
Apr 09, 201927:26
94. Teaching Theatre in India: Sophie Bawa - Bollywood, Human Photocopiers.
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
Mar 18, 201918:32
93. Rebuilding a Brain after Chronic Inflammation - Sarah Rasborsek's Story
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
Mar 13, 201943:44
92. What to Wear to Get the Job You Want: Bernadette Payne
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/
Jan 28, 201921:34
91. Pinocchio, Facial Profiling and Workplace Skills: Alan Stevens
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)
Dec 04, 201830:07
90. A Free-Range Global Career: Jess Leondiou
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
Nov 28, 201818:09
89. Communicating...from Complex to Simple
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
Nov 12, 201826:28
88: Dr Michael Merzenich & Brain Plasticity
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)
Oct 29, 201846:47
87: Profiling & Communication with Facial Traits
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
Oct 14, 201830:04
86: Remedial Reading on Steroids
Topics covered
•The Spalding Method
•The Orton-Gillingham Approach
• "The Reading Wars"
•MultiLit
•Davis Dyslexia
• Fast ForWord
•The Spalding Method
•The Orton-Gillingham Approach
• "The Reading Wars"
•MultiLit
•Davis Dyslexia
• Fast ForWord
Sep 23, 201819:03
85: Positive Education
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
Sep 11, 201836:19
84: Cleverest Early Education
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
Aug 28, 201827:48
83: Student Engagement Is Critical To Learning Success With Richard Andrew.
Without student engagement, is there any point in trying to teach anything?
These days the education conversation is clearly shifting back towards learning, rather than school work. But what if your students aren't engaged, or interested in what you think they should learn, or what the curriculum thinks they should learn? And what if teachers think that student centred learning is a great idea, but the students don't. Surely not every student is enthusiastic about learning. Is lack of student engagement the elephant in the room... or the classroom? My guest today is Richard Andrew, a specialist in online learning. He's had a wide range of experience in classrooms across Australia and interacted with hundreds of teachers through the professional development courses he delivers. In this episode we take a light hearted but serious look at possibly one of the most significant topics in the education debate.
This podcast is brought to you by LearnFast. To find out more about science based language, learning and reading programs for your school or child, visit www.learnfasthome.com.au
To comment on this podcast, send your emails to feedback@learnfastgroup.com.au
These days the education conversation is clearly shifting back towards learning, rather than school work. But what if your students aren't engaged, or interested in what you think they should learn, or what the curriculum thinks they should learn? And what if teachers think that student centred learning is a great idea, but the students don't. Surely not every student is enthusiastic about learning. Is lack of student engagement the elephant in the room... or the classroom? My guest today is Richard Andrew, a specialist in online learning. He's had a wide range of experience in classrooms across Australia and interacted with hundreds of teachers through the professional development courses he delivers. In this episode we take a light hearted but serious look at possibly one of the most significant topics in the education debate.
This podcast is brought to you by LearnFast. To find out more about science based language, learning and reading programs for your school or child, visit www.learnfasthome.com.au
To comment on this podcast, send your emails to feedback@learnfastgroup.com.au
Aug 21, 201631:06
82: An Industry In Crisis - Live Animal Export With Dr Lynn Simpson Part 3
Part 3 of 3: An Industry in Crisis - Live Animal Export
Just how much do we need to know about an industry before we shut it down? How much will people tolerate before enough is enough? Is it ethical to continue industries where we know for certain, that a great deal of animal suffering is involved? And perhaps the toughest question... is it worth the money?
This is part three of a three part case study on the ethics of the live animal export industry in Australia. To find all three episodes, you can subscribe for free to Learning Capacity on your favourite podcast app, and look for episodes 80, 81 and 82. My guest in the series is Dr Lynn Simpson, who's sailed 57 voyages on live animal export ships over 11 years, transporting live Australian sheep and cattle to the other side of the world for slaughtering and processing.
In this episode we talk about the industry here in Australia and some of the major players involved. It seems that even though there's plenty of research and evidence to suggest that significant change is needed for improved animal welfare... the industry continues largely unchanged. It immediately raises the question of viability... is it worth the money? Or is the money worth the suffering? And if we can't fix it, should we simply stop it?
And a warning... some listeners may find this story distressing.
To find out more about LearnFast, and science based language, learning and reading programs for your child, visit www.learnfasthome.com.au
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Just how much do we need to know about an industry before we shut it down? How much will people tolerate before enough is enough? Is it ethical to continue industries where we know for certain, that a great deal of animal suffering is involved? And perhaps the toughest question... is it worth the money?
This is part three of a three part case study on the ethics of the live animal export industry in Australia. To find all three episodes, you can subscribe for free to Learning Capacity on your favourite podcast app, and look for episodes 80, 81 and 82. My guest in the series is Dr Lynn Simpson, who's sailed 57 voyages on live animal export ships over 11 years, transporting live Australian sheep and cattle to the other side of the world for slaughtering and processing.
In this episode we talk about the industry here in Australia and some of the major players involved. It seems that even though there's plenty of research and evidence to suggest that significant change is needed for improved animal welfare... the industry continues largely unchanged. It immediately raises the question of viability... is it worth the money? Or is the money worth the suffering? And if we can't fix it, should we simply stop it?
And a warning... some listeners may find this story distressing.
To find out more about LearnFast, and science based language, learning and reading programs for your child, visit www.learnfasthome.com.au
To comment on this podcast, send your emails to feedback@learnfastgroup.com.au
Aug 15, 201628:07
81: Live Animal Export With Dr Lynn Simpson Part 2 - Strange Events In Foreign Ports.
Part 2 of 3: Strange events in foreign ports.
Is it wrong to respond to a tragic situation with humour? Is it insensitive to be light hearted about something you feel is unjust? What if humour is your only remaining coping mechanism, and what does that say about the situation you're in?
This is part two of a three part case study on the ethics of the live animal export industry in Australia. To find all three episodes, you can subscribe for free to Learning Capacity on your favourite podcast app, and look for episodes 80, 81 and 82. My guest in the series is Dr Lynn Simpson, who's sailed 57 voyages on live animal export ships over 11 years, transporting live Australian sheep and cattle to the other side of the world for slaughtering and processing.
In this episode, Dr Simpson tells a couple of stories of what happened when she arrived at her destinations. On one level they're quite comical, but on the other hand they're far from it. Just how far can humour go in helping people to deal with the stresses of extreme situations.
To find out more about language, learning and reading programs for your school or child, visit www.learnfasthome.com.au
To comment on this podcast, send your emails to feedback@learnfastgroup.com.au
Is it wrong to respond to a tragic situation with humour? Is it insensitive to be light hearted about something you feel is unjust? What if humour is your only remaining coping mechanism, and what does that say about the situation you're in?
This is part two of a three part case study on the ethics of the live animal export industry in Australia. To find all three episodes, you can subscribe for free to Learning Capacity on your favourite podcast app, and look for episodes 80, 81 and 82. My guest in the series is Dr Lynn Simpson, who's sailed 57 voyages on live animal export ships over 11 years, transporting live Australian sheep and cattle to the other side of the world for slaughtering and processing.
In this episode, Dr Simpson tells a couple of stories of what happened when she arrived at her destinations. On one level they're quite comical, but on the other hand they're far from it. Just how far can humour go in helping people to deal with the stresses of extreme situations.
To find out more about language, learning and reading programs for your school or child, visit www.learnfasthome.com.au
To comment on this podcast, send your emails to feedback@learnfastgroup.com.au
Aug 13, 201621:02
80: Ethics Case Study - Australian Live Animal Export With Dr Lynn Simpson, Part 1.
Part 1: Life on the wharf, and life at sea.
Ethics is something that everyone will have to deal with in their life. Like it or not, you're going to have experiences where your ideas on right and wrong will be challenged. How will you handle them? What will you do? Should you be concerned about them if they don't directly affect you, or if you don't know about them?
In this special three part case study series (episodes 80, 81 and 82), I'm going to take a closer look at an industry that has recently come under media scrutiny in Australia for its treatment of animals. It's the live... animal ... export ...industry. My guest in the series is Dr Lynn Simpson, a highly experienced vet who's completed 57 voyages over 11 years, shipping Australian livestock to the other side of the world for slaughtering and processing. Many questions are raised, and despite plenty of investigation and research, there are still precious few answers on what to do with this highly controversial industry. It's a complex story, and it involves a great deal of suffering. Is it ethical? Most of us will never see it, so...should we worry?
This podcast is brought to you by LearnFast. To find out more about science based language, learning and reading programs for your child, visit www.learnfasthome.com.au
To comment on this podcast, send your emails to feedback@learnfastgroup.com.au
Ethics is something that everyone will have to deal with in their life. Like it or not, you're going to have experiences where your ideas on right and wrong will be challenged. How will you handle them? What will you do? Should you be concerned about them if they don't directly affect you, or if you don't know about them?
In this special three part case study series (episodes 80, 81 and 82), I'm going to take a closer look at an industry that has recently come under media scrutiny in Australia for its treatment of animals. It's the live... animal ... export ...industry. My guest in the series is Dr Lynn Simpson, a highly experienced vet who's completed 57 voyages over 11 years, shipping Australian livestock to the other side of the world for slaughtering and processing. Many questions are raised, and despite plenty of investigation and research, there are still precious few answers on what to do with this highly controversial industry. It's a complex story, and it involves a great deal of suffering. Is it ethical? Most of us will never see it, so...should we worry?
This podcast is brought to you by LearnFast. To find out more about science based language, learning and reading programs for your child, visit www.learnfasthome.com.au
To comment on this podcast, send your emails to feedback@learnfastgroup.com.au
Aug 11, 201638:20
79: Educating With Neuroscience Conference 2016 - Press Release - Attention Adaptivity
Educating with Neuroscience Conference 2016
Melbourne, Australia
PRESS RELEASE
Dr Steve Miller presents new wearable technology that monitors a student or employee's brain in real time to improve focus and attention. The new learning technology is named "attention adaptivity".
Melbourne, Australia
PRESS RELEASE
Dr Steve Miller presents new wearable technology that monitors a student or employee's brain in real time to improve focus and attention. The new learning technology is named "attention adaptivity".
Aug 09, 201604:28
78: Stop Spoon Feeding School Students? Online Learning Specialist Richard Andrew Explains Why.
Spoon feeding students is a controversial topic that often gets talked about with a negative vibe. It's certainly something that teachers complain about having to do sometimes in order to get results, and yet, it also seems like something that our education systems are trying to stamp out. Why is that? My guest today is Richard Andrew, who's been working in teacher professional learning for the past 10 years, and now runs all of his courses in the online space. He recently wrote posted an article on LinkedIn as to why we shouldn't spoon feed students, 'claiming that spoon feeding robs students of the opportunity to take responsibility for their own learning'. But still, the question remains why... why should we stop, given that the world has produced plenty of talented and highly skilled people despite our misgivings about our education systems. In this episode, I tease out this issue with Richard a bit further and suggest some practical ways to make the shift towards a more student centred approach to learning.
This podcast is brought to you by LearnFast. To find out more about science based language, learning and reading programs for your school or child, visit www.learnfasthome.com.au
To comment on this podcast, send your emails to feedback@learnfastgroup.com.au
This podcast is brought to you by LearnFast. To find out more about science based language, learning and reading programs for your school or child, visit www.learnfasthome.com.au
To comment on this podcast, send your emails to feedback@learnfastgroup.com.au
Aug 07, 201630:02
77: Good Classroom Environments. More Than Just A Room Full Of Ikea Furniture? Simon Brooks.
Part 8 of 8: Classroom Environments
Cultures of Thinking is an educational framework that emerged from the work of Ron Ritchhart and the Project Zero team at Harvard University. This episode belongs to an 8 part series, where I delve into each of the 8 cultural forces that, according to Ron Ritchhart, we must master in order to truly transform our schools. My guest in the series is Simon Brooks, who spent years implementing cultures of thinking into his classrooms, and now helps teachers introduce the framework in their schools. In this series, we'll take a closer look at each of the 8 cultural forces, with an emphasis on practical ways to implement the theory behind it all. This is part 8, where we discuss the cultural force of environments.
This podcast is brought to you by LearnFast. To find out more about language, learning and reading programs for your school or child, visit www.learnfasthome.com.au
To comment on this podcast, send your emails to feedback@learnfastgroup.com.au
Cultures of Thinking is an educational framework that emerged from the work of Ron Ritchhart and the Project Zero team at Harvard University. This episode belongs to an 8 part series, where I delve into each of the 8 cultural forces that, according to Ron Ritchhart, we must master in order to truly transform our schools. My guest in the series is Simon Brooks, who spent years implementing cultures of thinking into his classrooms, and now helps teachers introduce the framework in their schools. In this series, we'll take a closer look at each of the 8 cultural forces, with an emphasis on practical ways to implement the theory behind it all. This is part 8, where we discuss the cultural force of environments.
This podcast is brought to you by LearnFast. To find out more about language, learning and reading programs for your school or child, visit www.learnfasthome.com.au
To comment on this podcast, send your emails to feedback@learnfastgroup.com.au
Aug 03, 201631:18
76: How Important Are Quality Teacher - Student Interactions For Learning? Simon Brooks
Part 7 of 8: Classroom Interactions
Cultures of Thinking is an educational framework that emerged from the work of Ron Ritchhart and the Project Zero team at Harvard University. This episode belongs to an 8 part series, where I delve into each of the 8 cultural forces that, according to Ron Ritchhart, we must master in order to truly transform our schools. My guest in the series is Simon Brooks, who spent years implementing cultures of thinking into his classrooms, and now helps teachers introduce the framework in their schools. In this series, we'll take a closer look at each of the 8 cultural forces, with an emphasis on practical ways to implement the theory behind it all. This is part 7, where we discuss the cultural force of interactions.
Cultures of Thinking is an educational framework that emerged from the work of Ron Ritchhart and the Project Zero team at Harvard University. This episode belongs to an 8 part series, where I delve into each of the 8 cultural forces that, according to Ron Ritchhart, we must master in order to truly transform our schools. My guest in the series is Simon Brooks, who spent years implementing cultures of thinking into his classrooms, and now helps teachers introduce the framework in their schools. In this series, we'll take a closer look at each of the 8 cultural forces, with an emphasis on practical ways to implement the theory behind it all. This is part 7, where we discuss the cultural force of interactions.
Jul 28, 201630:08
75: Educating With Neuroscience Conference - Hosted By LearnFast, 26 August 2016
Educating with Neuroscience Conference
26 August 2016
Melbourne, Australia
Register your place at www.learnfastforschools.com.au/conference
The educating with neuroscience conference 2016, hosted by LearnFast, will address the big questions about educational neuroscience, and provide practical insight for educators on how to use emerging knowledge of neuroscience to make student learning better. And if you dare to dream, you might realise that working people, and their brains, is one of the most exciting and rewarding things you could ever do.
26 August 2016
Melbourne, Australia
Register your place at www.learnfastforschools.com.au/conference
The educating with neuroscience conference 2016, hosted by LearnFast, will address the big questions about educational neuroscience, and provide practical insight for educators on how to use emerging knowledge of neuroscience to make student learning better. And if you dare to dream, you might realise that working people, and their brains, is one of the most exciting and rewarding things you could ever do.
Jul 25, 201609:13
73: Thinking Routines In The Classroom. More Than Just Another Activity? Simon Brooks.
Part 6 of 8 - Thinking routines in the classroom. More than just an activity?
Cultures of Thinking is an educational framework that emerged from the work of Ron Ritchhart and the Project Zero team at Harvard University. This episode belongs to an 8 part series, where I delve into each of the 8 cultural forces that, according to Ron Ritchhart, we must master in order to truly transform our schools. In this episode, part 6, I discuss the cultural force of 'routines' with my guest Simon Brooks, who spent years implementing cultures of thinking into his classrooms. I asked Simon if routines are more than just another classroom activity.
This podcast is brought to you by LearnFast. To find out more about science based language, learning and reading programs for your school or child, visit www.learnfasthome.com.au
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Cultures of Thinking is an educational framework that emerged from the work of Ron Ritchhart and the Project Zero team at Harvard University. This episode belongs to an 8 part series, where I delve into each of the 8 cultural forces that, according to Ron Ritchhart, we must master in order to truly transform our schools. In this episode, part 6, I discuss the cultural force of 'routines' with my guest Simon Brooks, who spent years implementing cultures of thinking into his classrooms. I asked Simon if routines are more than just another classroom activity.
This podcast is brought to you by LearnFast. To find out more about science based language, learning and reading programs for your school or child, visit www.learnfasthome.com.au
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Jul 18, 201626:46
72: Are Student Perceptions Of Worth The Biggest Untapped Learning Opportunities? Simon Brooks.
Part 5 of 8 - 'Opportunities' for learning and cultures of thinking.
Cultures of Thinking is an educational framework that emerged from the work of Ron Ritchhart and the Project Zero team at Harvard University. This episode belongs to an 8 part series, where I delve into each of the 8 cultural forces that, according to Ron Ritchhart, we must master in order to truly transform our schools. In this episode, part 5, I discuss the cultural force of modelling with my guest Simon Brooks, who spent years implementing cultures of thinking into his classrooms. We take a look at what it means to create 'opportunities' for learning in our classrooms.
This podcast is brought to you by LearnFast. To find out more about educational neuroscience based programs for language, learning and reading for your school or child, visit www.learnfasthome.com.au
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Cultures of Thinking is an educational framework that emerged from the work of Ron Ritchhart and the Project Zero team at Harvard University. This episode belongs to an 8 part series, where I delve into each of the 8 cultural forces that, according to Ron Ritchhart, we must master in order to truly transform our schools. In this episode, part 5, I discuss the cultural force of modelling with my guest Simon Brooks, who spent years implementing cultures of thinking into his classrooms. We take a look at what it means to create 'opportunities' for learning in our classrooms.
This podcast is brought to you by LearnFast. To find out more about educational neuroscience based programs for language, learning and reading for your school or child, visit www.learnfasthome.com.au
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Jun 30, 201632:47
71: Kim Rackemann Shares How Fast ForWord Helped Treat Finn's Life With Autism.
Watching your child grow up is exciting and wondrous. You marvel at what they pick up and how they develop. For Kim Rackemann and her husband, the journey with their son Finn wasn't quite so straightforward, as Finn wasn't really hitting the usual milestones. He was found to be on the Autism Spectrum, and the main indicator was his language delay. Despite some scepticism, Finn started the Fast ForWord program, and in what seemed to be a short space of time, the improvements started. In this episode, Kim shares Finn's story.
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This podcast is brought to you by LearnFast. If you'd like to know more about Fast ForWord, and how it might be able to help your child, visit www.learnfasthome.com.au. Or, if you'd like to speak with a specialist, then call...
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NZ 0800 451 959
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Jun 25, 201634:00
70: Should Teachers Be Good Role Models? Simon Brooks On The Cultural Force Of 'modelling'.
Part 4 of 8: Cultures of Thinking is an educational framework that emerged from the work of Ron Ritchhart and the Project Zero team at Harvard University. This episode belongs to an 8 part series, where I delve into each of the 8 cultural forces that, according to Ron Ritchhart, we must master in order to truly transform our schools. My guest in the series is Simon Brooks, who spent years implementing cultures of thinking into his classrooms, and now helps teachers introduce the framework in their schools. In this series, we'll take a closer look at each of the 8 cultural forces, with an emphasis on practical ways to implement the theory behind it all. This is part 4, where we discuss the cultural force of modelling.
This podcast is brought to you by LearnFast. To find out more about science based language, learning and reading programs for your school or child, visit www.learnfasthome.com.au
To comment on this podcast send your emails to feedback@learnfastgroup.com.au
This podcast is brought to you by LearnFast. To find out more about science based language, learning and reading programs for your school or child, visit www.learnfasthome.com.au
To comment on this podcast send your emails to feedback@learnfastgroup.com.au
Jun 21, 201626:47
69: How Fast ForWord Helped Heal And Restore A Life: Ester's Story.
This episode tells a story that defies the odds. It involves years of illness, crushing diagnoses by doctors, and miraculous recovery. It demonstrates how the brain really can change itself. And it also involves the Fast ForWord programs; a neuroscience based program used for both remedial learning, and learning enhancement. Given the nature of the details involved, I'll be referring to my guest only as Esther, which is her real name, and her children.
This podcast is brought to you by LearnFast. To find out more about neuroscience based language, learning and reading programs, visit www.learnfasthome.com.au
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This podcast is brought to you by LearnFast. To find out more about neuroscience based language, learning and reading programs, visit www.learnfasthome.com.au
To comment on this podcast, send your emails to feedback@learnfastgroup.com.au
Jun 19, 201624:25
68: How Do You Value Time In School? Simon Brooks On The Cultural Force Of 'time'.
Ticking away, the moments that make up a dull day. Is that your school day?
Cultures of Thinking is an educational framework that emerged from the work of Ron Ritchhart and the Project Zero team at Harvard University. This episode belongs to an 8 part series, where I delve into each of the 8 cultural forces that, according to Ron Ritchhart, we must master in order to truly transform our schools. My guest in the series is Simon Brooks, who spent years implementing cultures of thinking into his classrooms, and now helps teachers introduce the framework in their schools. In this series, we'll take a closer look at practical ways to implement the theory behind it all. This is part 3, where we discuss the cultural force of time.
This podcast is brought to you by LearnFast. To find out more about educational neuroscience based language, learning and reading programs for your child, visit www.learnfasthome.com.au
To comment on this podcast, send your emails to feedback@learnfastgroup.com.au.
Cultures of Thinking is an educational framework that emerged from the work of Ron Ritchhart and the Project Zero team at Harvard University. This episode belongs to an 8 part series, where I delve into each of the 8 cultural forces that, according to Ron Ritchhart, we must master in order to truly transform our schools. My guest in the series is Simon Brooks, who spent years implementing cultures of thinking into his classrooms, and now helps teachers introduce the framework in their schools. In this series, we'll take a closer look at practical ways to implement the theory behind it all. This is part 3, where we discuss the cultural force of time.
This podcast is brought to you by LearnFast. To find out more about educational neuroscience based language, learning and reading programs for your child, visit www.learnfasthome.com.au
To comment on this podcast, send your emails to feedback@learnfastgroup.com.au.
Jun 16, 201629:52
67: Do We Take Language For Granted In School?: Simon Brooks On The Cultural Force Of 'language'.
The use of language in our schools: Do we take it for granted? Cultures of Thinking is an educational framework that emerged from the work of Ron Ritchhart and the Project Zero team at Harvard University. This episode belongs to an 8 part series, where I delve into each of the 8 cultural forces that, according to Ron Ritchhart, we must master in order to truly transform our schools. My guest in the series is Simon Brooks, who spent years implementing cultures of thinking into his classrooms, and now helps teachers introduce the framework in their schools. In this series, we'll take a closer look at practical ways to implement the theory behind it all. This is part 2, where we discuss the cultural force of language.
This podcast is brought to you by LearnFast. To find out more about individualised language and reading programs for your child, visit www.learnfasthome.com.au.
To comment on this podcast, send your emails to feedback@learnfastgroup.com.au
This podcast is brought to you by LearnFast. To find out more about individualised language and reading programs for your child, visit www.learnfasthome.com.au.
To comment on this podcast, send your emails to feedback@learnfastgroup.com.au
Jun 13, 201632:38
66: Cultures Of Thinking In Schools: Simon Brooks On The Cultural Force Of 'expectations'.
Cultures of Thinking is an educational framework that emerged from the work of Ron Ritchhart and the Project Zero team at Harvard University. This episode belongs to an 8 part series, where I delve into each of the 8 cultural forces that, according to Ron Ritchhart, we must master in order to truly transform our schools. My guest in the series is Simon Brooks, who spent years implementing cultures of thinking into his classrooms, and now helps teachers introduce the framework in their schools. In this series, we'll take a closer look at each of the 8 cultural forces, with an emphasis on practical ways to implement the theory behind it all. This is part 1, where we discuss the cultural force of expectations.
Jun 07, 201632:58
65: Principal Leader Greg Miller Shares The St Luke's Catholic College Vision For Innovation.
Greg Miller is the new Principal Leader of the new St Luke's Catholic College in Sydney's Marsden Park, which begins to open its doors in 2017. Whist the opening of a new school doesn't sound all that remarkable, St Luke's will incorporate a complete, or whole school approach to innovation. It will also commit to continually working out how to move forward in an increasingly complex world. In this episode, Greg Miller shares how he sees this unfolding.
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This podcast is brought to you by LearnFast. To find out more about LearnFast and individualised language and reading programs, visit www.learnfasthome.com.au.
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Jun 05, 201634:32
64: Insight Into Dr Michael Merzenich, And Free Book Chapter Download; The Brain That Changes Itself
Ever hear the phrase, "use it or lose it"? What if that applied to your brain? In this episode I bring you another excerpt from the amazing book, "The Brain That Changes Itself" by Dr Norman Doidge. In addition, there's a link in the podcast directing you to the FREE download page, where you can download chapter 3 of the book for free. In this section of the book, we get an insight into Dr Michael Merzenich and some of the work he carried out that helped mainstream neuroscientists accept the plasticity of the brain. It's a fantastic read, and remember...use it, or lose it.
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This podcast is brought to you by our major sponsor, LearnFast. To find out more about LearnFast, visit www.learnfasthome.com.au
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May 31, 201608:08
63: Executive Director Greg Whitby On Building Innovative Schools And New Models For Education.
Real innovation, or just talk? Greg Whitby is the executive director of schools for the Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta, and is at the leading edge of education reform. He joins me in this episode to discuss the new St Luke's College opening from 2017 in Sydney's Marsden Park, where almost everything is up for a rethink. Starting with how the new Principal Leader is selected, the new school will provide a radical shift from traditional school thinking.
This podcast is brought to you by LearnFast. To find out more about LearnFast and individualised language and reading programs for your child or student, visit www.learnfasthome.com.au
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This podcast is brought to you by LearnFast. To find out more about LearnFast and individualised language and reading programs for your child or student, visit www.learnfasthome.com.au
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May 29, 201631:13