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Join us for an open discussion about life as an educator in South Australia and the best educational approaches to drive quality learning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as we discover how educators at Pennington R-7 improved student reading outcomes by embracing the Simple View of Reading. You’ll also hear from Professor Pamela Snow about the origins of the scientific theory and how it can help teachers in the classroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Teach we’ll take you to Kapunda Primary School to learn about ways you can develop your career in education. Find out how you can become a highly accomplished or lead teacher and make a positive impact on your school. Plus, the perks of teaching in the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much time do you spend planning what you teach? In this episode we’re off to the Education Development Centre where South Australian teachers have translated the Australian Curriculum into localised content for your classroom to help you save time on curriculum planning.Show notes:Curriculum resources overview (staff log in required)Curriculum development skills register (staff log in required)Australian Curriculum reviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The move of year 7 to high school in 2022 is a big change for our South Australian public schools. What lessons can we learn from one of the pilot schools who have had year 7s since 2020? We went to Wirreanda Secondary School to find out and spoke to principal Caroline Fishpool and former primary school, now year 7 high school teacher Natasha Paffett.Show notes:Year 7 to high school information for schools: https://www.education.sa.gov.au/schools-and-educators/year-7-high-school/year-7-high-school-information-schoolsBullying prevention resourcesEmail us: education.teachpodcast@sa.gov.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The South Australian Aboriginal Secondary Training Academy (SAASTA) is supporting Aboriginal students to fulfil their potential in SACE and through a range of programs across sport, hospitality and STEM. We speak to some of the people coordinating SAASTA and building connections with schools and families. Plus, fresh off their Santos Aboriginal Power Cup win, you'll hear from a Para Hills High School student about his SAASTA experience.Show notes:About SAASTAEmail us: education.teachpodcast@sa.gov.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A conversation about the most effective strategies for using the phonics screening check results to drive literacy improvement and help students learn to read.Show notes:Video - Systematic synthetics phonics at East Adelaide SchoolPhonics screening check - EDiPhonics and the big 6 of reading - EDiMaryanne Wolf plink course: the reading brain and implications for explicit teachingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can you and your school get the most out of your school improvement plan? Developing the explicit teaching of writing is a big focus in Linden Park Primary School’s school improvement plan. Find out how they’ve worked through their plan, using resources like the literacy guidebooks, and analysing data to get the best outcomes for their students.Show notes:School improvement overviewSchool improvement planning handbook and templatesPreschool quality improvement planning handbook and templatesImprovement dashboardLiteracy and numeracy guidebooksCurriculum resources overview See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover how we’re making it easier for students to find a career they’ll love using the new Student Pathways website. It links young people with industry and has a CV builder that’s like LinkedIn for students.Show notes:Student Pathways websitePathways for further education and employmentVET for school students (PDF) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear all about the new Country Education Strategy and the plan to ensure our students in regional South Australia can achieve their best.Show notes:Country education websiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The teachers behind our curriculum resources share their top tips to help you deliver the Australian Curriculum in 2022. Show notes:Curriculum resources overview (EDi)Units of work on plinkContact the curriculum team - education.curriculumdevelopmentdirectorate@sa.gov.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reflecting on 2021, Heathfield High School Principal Roy Page shares the highs and lows, and everything there is to look forward to in 2022.Show Notes:Student Pathways websiteSchool and preschool capital works projectsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Term 1 2022 has been unlike any other. With this in mind, we’ve turned our focus to student wellbeing and taken a look at how our teachers can support students to be mentally well and ready to learn. Thanks to Shaun Walsh and Lucinda Yates from Norwood International High School for sharing your insights.Show notes:Employee Assistance Program (EDi – staff intranet)Support for student wellbeing leaders (EDi - staff intranet)Getting support from Student Support Services (EDi – staff intranet)Social Work Incident Support Service (EDi – staff intranet)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the Public Education Awards this year, you can nominate yourself or enter a colleague. Find out some tips to help your application stand out from the crowd. Show notes:Apply for the Public Education Awards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we hear from past Public Education Award winners and how the awards changed their teaching career. Peta teaches at Gawler and District College B-12 and has written a book that will help teachers and parents open a discussion about how to manage and reduce anxiety. Plus you’ll meet Lucy from Kilparrin Teaching and Assessment School and discover how the Music For All project is making the music curriculum more accessible. Show notes: Public Education awards Kilparrin Music for All project  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear from 2022 Literacy Summit keynote speaker Professor Debra Myhill from the University of Exeter on the complexities of writing and how you can successfully teach all children to write. Plus find out who some of the other speakers are and the research and advice they’ll share about writing improvement.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to Stirling East Primary School Principal Jess Moroney to discover how the Future Leaders initiative can help emerging leaders identify leadership potential and fast-track preparation for leadership roles. Plus Jess discusses the importance mentors play and how he’s dealt with the challenges bushfires and COVID-19 bring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re discussing how to accommodate the needs of students who have been through trauma. Trauma-informed practice in education aims to achieve a safe environment for all. It provides academic, social-emotional and behavioural supports to trauma affected students and promotes their engagement and success in learning. Hear from the department’s Senior Social Worker for Children in Care and Senior Adviser for Child Protection. Plus, Merryn Gomez from Eastern Fleurieu R-12 School shares how implementing trauma-informed practice has helped their school community. Contact the child protection and trauma-informed practice team at: education.TraumaInformedPractice@sa.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re tired of spelling lists and stuck for ideas to support spelling in the primary years, discover the way forward without spelling contracts.  Literacy coaches Ashlee and Daina share their practical advice about quality spelling instruction and resources available to teachers. Show notes: Spelling best advice paper Reception to year 2 phonics and spelling scope and sequence Year 1 phonics learning at home lessons Lyn Stone – Activities for practising spelling How spelling supports reading – Louisa C. Moats Principles of Instruction Research-Based Strategies All Teachers Should Know See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover how the Special Education Resource Unit (SERU) supports the engagement, access, participation and learning of diverse learners. SERU is made up of a team of former teachers as well as disability experts who can provide advice, support and resources for educators about how to educate learners with additional needs. In addition to experience and insight, they have rows and rows of tools and resources that educators and parents can borrow and test out. SERU Manager Rachel Scheuboeck shares how teachers and families can access their support.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.