Teachers Education Review

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Blake Cutler discusses Monash University’s Q Project and research into how teachers can effectively enbgage with research as part of teir teaching practice, and the book Understanding the Quality Use of Research Evidence in Education.Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber shares the A-Z word schema recall strategy.StevenKolber.comEducation in the News – Cameron discusses the recent 4 corners story about Cranbrook, and the increasing campaign for school funding in Australia.Timecodes:00:00 Opening Credits01:31 Intro03:03 Kolber’s Corner06:55 Education in the News24:03 Feature Introduction26:40 Interview – Blake Cutler01:10:46 Patron Shout-OutsSupport TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcastTER Podcast on TwitterFollow TER Podcast on Facebook

Unfortunately a technical issue means that episode 240 will be potentially a week late in it's release, aiming for 21 Feb.Thanks for your patience, and for your ongoing support of the TER Podcast.Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcastTER Podcast on TwitterFollow TER Podcast on Facebook

Steven Kolber talks to Darren Rackemann about his experiences and insights into middle years leadership and education, focusing on developing collaborative learning spaces and engaging students. They discuss an innovative alternative programs for year 9 students that provides authentic, project-based learning experiences through partnerships with local organisations, and how his school approaches co-teaching, flexible learning spaces, and using technology to enhance learning.Kolber’s Corner – Steven KolberStevenKolber.comAdolescent SuccessIdeology in Education – Tom MahoneyTom Mahoney’s The InterruptionEducation in the News – Cameron MalcherDoes a public school education in Australia really cost $93k?A battle is brewing over public school funding. Here’s what’s happening and what could come nextTimecodes:00:00 Opening Credits01:31 Intro04:18 Ideology in Education14:31 Education in the News36:22 Feature Introduction38:55 Kolber’s Corner41:31 Feature Interview – Darren Rackemann01:37:42 Patreon Shout-Outs and announcementsSupport TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcastTER Podcast on TwitterFollow TER Podcast on Facebook

Lawyer and Mediator Michael Waterhouse outlines potential legal concerns for the use of AI in education, and what teachers need to consider when engaging with AI in teaching and learning and all other aspects of school business.Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcastTER Podcast on TwitterFollow TER Podcast on Facebook

Kolber’s Corner – In a feature-length Kolber’s Corner, Steven talks to Liz Benson and Debra Evans about Adolescent Success, the professional association for Australian teachers focussed on educating to the middle years of schooling. Liz Benson discusses the organisation, its history and goals, and Debra Evans delves into the issues and challenges facing students and teacher sin the middle years, and omse of the ways schools can improve to better engage and retain students during this period.StevenKolber.comadolescentsuccess.org.au/Timecodes:00:00:00 Opening Credits00:01:31 Intro00:04:17 Adolescent Success – Elizabeth Benson00:22:32 Introduction to Deb Evans00:24:25 Interview – Debra Evans01:19:45 CloseSupport TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcastTER Podcast on TwitterFollow TER Podcast on Facebook

In this Year in Review episode, Cameron, Steven and Tom look back at some of the big issues in education of 2023 and consider their implcations for the future.0:00 Opening Credits1:31 Intro7:38 Schools Funding27:52 Teacher Shortage55:40 Initial Teacher Education1:22:03 AI in Education1:59:25 Patron Shout-OutsSupport TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcastTER Podcast on TwitterFollow TER Podcast on Facebook

This episode is a chowcase of interviews from the ACEL 2023 National Conference. ACEL's NextGen is an initiative intended to support emerging educational leaders and build a network around the country. This episode features interview with members of the NextGen panel at the conference, discussing the issues they see as an immediate priority for education and how they might seek to address them.Read more at https://community.acel.org.au/blogs/barbara-watterston/2023/07/18/next-gen Timecodes:00:00 Opening Credits00:34 Intro04:26 Hayley Dureau & Kylie Chatto26:07 Nick Barker & Alix Birthwhilstle42:11 Kristy Wax & Ramya Deppak Kumar58:17 Adam Inder & Kristie Shulz01:12:27 Jennifer Sze & Ellen Moffatt01:28:23 Announcements & CloseSupport TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcastTER Podcast on TwitterFollow TER Podcast on Facebook

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcastFeature: Helen Georgiou and Sally Larsen discuss their independent research into standardised test results over time, and how they compare to the popular media and political narrative of constant academic decline in Australia.Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney considers the importance of Reflexivity in the use of data in schools.Tom Mahoney’s The InterruptionEducation in the News – Cameron discusses student perspectives on Generative Ai in education.ChatGPT was tipped to cause widespread cheating. Here’s what students say happenedTimecodes:0:00 Opening Credits1:31 Intro3:06 Kolber’s Corner6:21 Ideology in Education15:14 Education in the News30:05 Feature Introduction33:48 Interview – Georgiou and Larsen1:18:09 Patron Shout-OutsSupport TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcastTER Podcast on TwitterFollow TER Podcast on Facebook

In this episode's main feature, Michelle Dennis shares how Hailybury school has developed a whole-school approach to AI on education, focussing on principles to balance the ethical considerations and risks alongside the opportunities provided by generative AI. Recorded at the ACEL Australia 2023 National Conference. Education in the News – Cameron discusses the federal government's recent "Be That Teacher" recruitment campaign.bethatteacher.gov.au campaign websiteWhat will keep teachers in front of classrooms? - Fiona Longmuir and Gabby Stroud on ABCTimecodes:00:00 Opening Credits01:31 Intro03:42 Education in the News17:34 Feature Introduction20:22 Interview - Michelle Dennis01:23:50 CloseSupport TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcastTER Podcast on TwitterFollow TER Podcast on Facebook

In this episode, Lucas Walsh discusses research into the effect on students of planning for post-school life in an increasingly uncertain future.Lucas Walsh – Monash University Profile‘So many things to consider’: how to help school leavers decide what to do nextIdeology in Education – Tom Mahoney considers the imnplications of discourse on ‘novces and experts’ in education practice and policy.Tom Mahoney’s The InterruptionEducation in the News – Cameron discusses recent data from NSW about the casual teacher shortage crisis.New survey finds almost every public school is being affected by casual teacher shortageImpact of teacher shortages in NSW public schools revealedTimecodes:00:00 Opening Credits01:31 Intro10:23 Ideology in Education25:28 Education in the News35:35 Feature Introduction38:08 Interview – Lucas Walsh01:35:45 Patron Shout-OutsSupport TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcastTER Podcast on TwitterFollow TER Podcast on Facebook

The Australian Council for Educational Leaders is a not-for-profit organisation that actively supports the development of educational leadership capabilities. In 2023 ACEL celebrated their 50th anniversary, and the national conference had the theme Celebrating 50 years: Learning from the past, leading for the future, with a conference program that aimed to strike a balance between honouring the past by distilling key lessons learned, and focussing on the future, by examining the complexities and possibilities that lie ahead. In this extended episode you will hear from many of the keynote speakers, panellists, session presenters, special guests and more, as we dive into some of the research, ideas, hopes, and challenges facing educational leaders in Australian today.Timecodes:00:00 Opening Credits00:33 Intro02:06 Acknowledgement of Country - Tammy Baart03:23 Conference Showcase Introduction04:49 50 years of Educational Leadership - Frank Crowther22:06 NextGen - Keira Willis & George Higgins37:02 Virtuous Leadership - Viviane Robinson55:05 Leading for Teacher Retention - Fiona Longmuir01:15:52 Coaching as a way of leading - Chris Munro01:31:41 FutureSchool - Introduction01:33:30 Emmanuel Catholic College - Paul Watson & Ernie Ayala01:53:40 Katherine High School - Conor Fennell02:10:06 Meaningful Meetings - Hugh Gundlach02:23:54 Walking Together - Tammy Baart02:42:16 AI in Education - Lauren Sayer02:59:06 Changing the Digital Narrative - Luke Springer03:15:56 Connect & Converse - Tania Leach03:31:14 Conference Host - Sarah Kanowski03:41:25 Closing Reflections - Briony ScottSupport TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcastTER Podcast on TwitterFollow TER Podcast on Facebook

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcastSince the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, the potential for Generative AI to reshape education has been tied up with educational systems and institutions need for realistic and sustainable policy responses. In this episode, Linda Corrin of Deaking University discusses the potential impacts of AI on education, particularly in higher education, and some of the ways universities and schools systems can respond to the rapid grwoth of AI in the education sector.Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber shares tips on making instructional videos for colleagues and students.StevenKolber.comEducation in the News – Cameron discusses recent OECD reports on Australia’s educational funding compared to other countries.Timecodes:00:00 Opening Credits01:31 Intro03:35 Kolber’s Corner15:14 Education in the News21:55 Feature Introduction24:37 Interview – Linda Corrin01:28:10 Patron Shout-OutsSupport TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcastTER Podcast on TwitterFollow TER Podcast on Facebook

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcastIn thie feature length Kolber’s Corner, Steve Kolber interviews Tess Rendolph about her experiences and insights from the realm of special education, and discusses tech-enabled educational practices as part of Initial teacher Education, where platforms like SIMTeach offer news ways to prepare future teachers.Find Steven Kolber at StevenKolber.comTess Rendoth’s Profile at UoNewcastleIdeology in Education – Tom Mahoney reflects on the ‘murkiness’ of issues in Australian education, resulting in conflict between teachers.Tom Mahoney’s The InterruptionEducation in the News – Cameron explores issues of organisations trying to disguise political campaign materials as curriculum.Timecodes:00:00 Opening Credits01:31 Intro03:06 Kolber’s Corner07:49 Ideology in Education20:02 Education in the News39:47 Feature Introduction42:43 Interview – Tess Rendoth01:13:24 Technologies in ITE01:47:23 Patron Shout-OutsSupport TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcastTER Podcast on TwitterFollow TER Podcast on Facebook

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcastLecturer and Gamification Consultant Claire Seldon discusses gamification of learning.Claire’s gamification pageKolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber considers issues of selecting quality texts.Steven Kolber on X/TwitterEducation in the News – Cameron looks at a recent report by The Australia Institue into school funding.Full ReportTimecodes:00:00 Opening Credits01:31 Intro04:20 Kolber’s Corner09:12 Ideology in Education09:44 Education in the News21:27 Feature Introduction23:35 Interview – Claire Seldon01:17:47 Patron Shout-OutsSupport TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcastTER Podcast on TwitterFollow TER Podcast on Facebook

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcastPhD candidate Michael Sciffer discusses his research into equity and school segregation, and the policy failures that have led to Australia having one of the most segregated education systems in the OECD.Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber considers the three dimensional nature of curriculumSteven Kolber on TwitterEducation in the News – Cameron looks at the history of the current NSW industrial dispute.Timecodes:00:00 Opening Credits01:31 Intro04:28 Kolber’s Corner09:10 Education in the News23:12 Feature Introduction25:26 Interview – Michael Sciffer01:18:44 Patron Shout-OutsSupport TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcastTER Podcast on TwitterFollow TER Podcast on Facebook