This week in Aus is Teacher Aide Appreciation Week! Holy dooly do I appreciate every single teacher aide I’ve ever worked with. In this episode I want to highlight some of the key reasons why we cannot live without our…
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Seen the media reports lately claiming that teens actually tune out their Mum’s voice? The reality is a little more complex.
Clinical associate professor of psychiatry and behavioural sciences (and publishing author of the article that the media are referencing) Dr Daniel Abrams joins me to discuss his research on how voice activates the reward systems in neurotypical and neurodivergent brains.
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I’m sure you’ve heard a WHOLE HEAP of stuff about trans people lately. It’s been all over politics and the media, with some of the information doing the rounds being outright lies. This week I am joined by Dr Cate…
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Being in a teaching rut can get tedious, draining, and even boring. But being complacent can be dangerous. This episode is for those of us who are feeling the shine wear off teaching, feeling like we might need something a…
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Ever wanted to run a PROPER escape room with your students? Miss Kelda has done just that, and shared both her story on the podcast and the full escape room outline here!
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A TRUE Escape Room – kids locked inside a converted green room, the only way out by solving challenges directly related to the curriculum for that term…
Kelda has created her room in such a way that it can easily be adapted for each primary year level at her school. Listen to find out exactly how she did it, and how you can too! It’s a lot easier than you might think…
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Welcome to Part Two of this discussion about toxic masculinity and respectful relationships. In this episode of the podcast we discuss how to reflect on your own interpretations of gender norms, and give practical tips for setting your classroom and teaching up for success.
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This is a two part series with Maria Delaney from The Social Change Agency. We discuss what toxic masculinity is, and how it can impact our classroom experience. We look at cause and effect of toxic behaviours, and that being…
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