EduThink
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Welcome to EduThink, the podcast that explores education in South Africa.
If you're a parent, pupil, teacher, principal or are simply interested in education, then this is the show for you.
If you're a parent, pupil, teacher, principal or are simply interested in education, then this is the show for you.
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In this conversation between Gershom Aitchison (Edu Inc Headmaster) and two mothers Nicola and Jo who have children on the autism spectrum. Nicola's son is 19 and was diagnosed around age 7. Jo's son is 13 and was diagnosed around age 4.
They discussed their journeys raising neurodiverse children, including the challenges with getting diagnoses, finding supportive school environments, dealing with public perceptions and stigma, and pivotal moments of seeing their children's empathy and potential.
Key themes included the importance of early intervention and consistent therapy, being a tireless advocate for your child, finding other parents to connect with, and having no expectations except giving your child the tools to be a decent human being.
They acknowledge there is no single recipe for success given each child's uniqueness.
The mothers agree this difficult journey has been a privilege that has shaped them profoundly. EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn
In this episode, Gershom Aitchison chats with Chelsea Williamson about the work that iSchool Education and iStore Africa do in South Africa, and the definition and scope of disabilities. EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn
Electronic cigarettes, also known as vapes or e-cigarettes, have become popular since they were first developed in the early 2000s.
Whether it be in the comfort of their own homes or on the patio of a restaurant or office block, adults and adolescents alike are choosing to vape, leaving only a fruit-scented aroma in their wake.
How is this impacting our children and schools? Connect with Tendani · Business Day article on vaping research · EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn
In this episode, Gershom Aitchison chats with Cameron Busch, Lead Coding and Robotics Facilitator at iStore Education, about the benefits of coding for developing problem-solving, computational thinking, resilience, collaboration, and other critical skills. EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn
Choosing a school is one of the biggest decisions you can make. But these choices are not irreversible and should be revisited over time.
In this podcast, Education Incorporated Boutique School (EduInc) Headmaster, Gershom Aitchison, talks with Executive Head Jacqueline Aitchison and the legendary Mike Stopforth about why 'good enough' shouldn't be good enough.
If you have children in school, you'll likely recognise yourself and some of your challenges here. Connect with Gershom on LinkedIn · Connect with Jacqueline on LinkedIn · Connect with Mike on LinkedIn · EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn
Why hobbies make us happy and the importance of having them Richard Mulholland (Missing Link Founder and CEO
In this episode Mr and Mrs Aitchison connect with Richard Mulholland, this time to talk about how ruthless curiosity leads to recreational obsessions, the things that fill up our gas tanks and make us happy. Rich does this by sharing his unique insights into hobbies, gaming and raising children in the 21st century. Missing Link Website · Why is Richard always so happy? · EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn · Transcription (automated so has errors) — PDF (105.2 KB)
Today we go deep!
In a sometimes very emotional conversation about why parents move their children to a new school. What are the reasons? The many challenges? The prejudices and fears. What concerns led them to change?
And what advice do they give to others whose children are just not loving school?
Join Mandy, Creina and Debbie in conversation with EduInc Headmaster, Gershom Aitchison, and discover that you (and your child) are not alone. EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn
Today's guests represent a veritable powerhouse of knowledge and insight on how, and why, you might decide between a large or small school for your child's education.
Our guests are:
Selwyn Marx | Headmaster at Hamilton House
Gershom Aitchison | Headmaster at Education Incorporated
Jax Aitchison | Executive Head at Education Incorporated
Ishan Singh | Deputy Headmaster Connect with Selwyn on LinkedIn · Connect with Ishan on LinkedIn · Hamilton House · Education Incorporated Boutique School · EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn
Charlotte D Blignaut, Shirley Lloyd, Jill Lithgow and Gershom Aitchison
Join Charlotte D Blignaut as she leads a round table panel discussion at the 2019 EduTech conference in Sandton with Shirley Lloyd, a recently retired Director from the NQF Directorate for the Department of Higher Education, Jill Lithgow, the Educations Solutions lead for Johnson and Johnson in South Africa, and Gershom Aitchison, co-founder and headmaster of Education Incorporated, a boutique school in Fourways. Book a tour to visit EduInc now! · EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn
Nikki Bush (Human Potential and Parenting)
Gershom Aitchison (Founder and Headmaster | EduInc Boutique School)
Jacqueline Aitchison (Founder, Executive Head | EduInc Boutique School)
In this episode Nikki Bush (human potential and parenting speaker and author) and Gershom and Jacqueline Aitchison (founders, headmaster and director of Education Incorporated Boutique School) talk to host Gavin Kennedy about Nikki's new book, Future Proof your child for the 2020's and Beyond, and how this dovetails with the educational philosophy of Education Incorporated Boutique School. They discuss the importance of family and school in skills development for future success and the ultimate objective when navigating the stress of choosing subjects for FET. Book a tour to visit EduInc now! · EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn
Richard Mulholland (Co-Founder of Missing Link and TalkDrawer, International Speaker and Top CEO Coach)
Join us as Richard Mulholland talks to the children, and staff, at Education Incorporated school in Fourways about the value of being a confident and effective presenter.
He also shares life advice (on tattoos and motorbikes) and answers some interesting questions from the children. EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn
Tamin-Lee Connolly (World Challenge) and Gershom Aitchison (Headmaster : EduInc Boutique School)
Today Gershom Aitchison (Headmaster : EduInc Boutique school in Fourways) and Tamin-Lee Connolly (Regional Manager : World Challenge) talk about the benefits of travel for high school pupils. They explain how World Challenge works, from planning, to fund-raising, to departing and making a difference somewhere else in the world. They also elaborate on the objectives and methods used for children to learn independence, leadership and contribution. EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn
Andee Deverell and Gershom Aitchison
Our guests Andee Deverell (head of Organisation Design, Change and HR Communications at Nedbank) and Gershom Aitchison (headmaster at Education Incorporated, a Private Boutique school in Fourways) talk about Teachers, Teamwork and the Future World of Work. EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn
Jax Aitchison and Carmen Murray
Gavin Kennedy re-broadcasts a Carmen Murray discussion with Jacqueline Aitchison, Director of Education Incorporated Boutique School, about the differences and similarities between South African and Finnish schools and what we can learn from them. EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn
Jax Aitchison and Carmen Murray
Gavin Kennedy re-broadcasts a Carmen Murray discussion with Jacqueline Aitchison, Director of Education Incorporated Boutique School, about Jax's book titled 'Educating Your 22nd Century Child'. Download · EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn
Gershom Aitchison, Phillip Haas and Gordon Whitcher
Gavin Kennedy talks to Phillip Haas, from 'Hands On Technology', Gershom Aitchison, Headmaster of Education Incorporated Boutique School, and Gordon Whitcher about the exciting world of robotics in schools. Discussion is around Lego Mindstorm and the value of robotics as part of the official curriculum, or as an extra-mural activity. EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn
Gavin Kennedy talks to Joan Griebenow, past principal of Bryandale Primary School, and Aurora Schoch, from the Lonehill International Academy, about the alarming state of South African literacy, as well as practical strategies to turn this around. EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn
Gavin Kennedy talks to Education Incroporated Headmaster, Gershom Aitchison, Bryanston High Principal, John Skelton, and Andrew Jones about the challenges facing parents of Grade 9 children who must choose their subjects for the last 3 years of their schooling. EduInc Boutique School website · Connect with Gavin on LinkedIn
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