Shows
After the Bell with @educatinglauraPermission to Teach with Wais HabibThis is a quick episode to discuss the new Victorian intiative that allows pre service teachers permission to teach in classrooms prior to fully qualifying.
I have Wais Habib who is currently working as a CRT (casual relief teacher) while in his final year of Uni.
This is a 'how to' episode where we discuss exactly how you can apply and get your permission to get into classrooms.
Here is the additional information mentioned in the episode:
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/careers/Pages/rol_help_applicants.aspx - l...
2022-09-0423 min
After the Bell with @educatinglauraThe aspiring Louka ParryThank you for coming back - I appreciate that you are having to wait a little longer for these episodes to arrive and I am very grateful for your patience.
This episode is with Louka Parry - educator, ex school principal and now CEO of The Learning Future.
We discuss the way the education is not broken, just outdated.
We discuss what can be taken up NOW in education that is already available for us to move into the future of learning.
We discuss the importance of education, innovation and redefining...
2022-07-241h 01
After the Bell with @educatinglauraConnection and wellbeing in educationA very honest conversation with Rachael from Let's Grow - a private practitioner as well as a servicing a wellbeing role at a primary school in Melbourne.
We discuss Rachael's challenges in the classroom
Lacking inspiration as students
How we hope to see wellbeing and self commitment becoming more mainstream
As well as actionable steps to help take accountability of our own mental health day to day.
Rachael is no nonsense, yet supportive and compassionate.
A great conversation to get me back into the...
2022-06-2658 min
After the Bell with @educatinglauraThinking forward with Dr Mary HemphillDr Mary Hemphill is an educator, a leader and an innovator.
Her book 'The One Minute Meeting' is all about actionable ways to increase voice and agency in education in a real (not tokenistic) way.
We discuss how she has built self trust, the value of being different as well as how she is constantly upgrading her own knowledge and viewpoint.
I love this chat - so many take away ideas that will encourage deep thought.
Make sure you listen to her previous chat on...
2022-05-0839 min
After the Bell with @educatinglauraThe Birth Chat with Mel BirdI have Mel from Little Flies Hypnobirthing with me today to discuss all things birth and how to remove the fear for a more empowered birthing experience.
Mel is a nurse, midwife and hypnobirthing practitioner and trainer.
We discuss the perception of birth in mainstream society and how understanding your options can shift everything.
To learn more about her courses go here: Website
Literature recommended by Mel:
Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Sarah Buckley
The Positive Birth Book by Milli HIll
Birth with...
2022-04-2453 min
After the Bell with @educatinglauraSocial justice with @math4changeA fantastic chat around social justice curriculum that can be embedded into our Math classrooms to contextualise the world for our students.
Jenna has just finished her Masters in Inclusive education and is deeply passionate about informing her students.
If you want to know more about Jenna, head to her Instagram: Math4Change
We discuss
Our roles as educators
The importance of discomfort in learning
Where we feel the most empowered and so much more.
This is the podcast I reference in our chat: My sister's secret. *Trigger...
2022-04-1039 min
After the Bell with @educatinglauraSing with Emma BoultEmma and I met in 2013 when we taught at a school together.
Emma was working part time as a Drama/English teacher while teaching singing outside of the traditional classroom.
I have continued to follow along with her journey on socials and was thrilled to see she opened up her own vocal studios in 2021.
We discuss the shift of the music industry since the introduction of streaming services.
Why she is happier in a coaching role rather than pursuing her own stardom.
The importance of following what makes you...
2022-03-2733 min
After the Bell with @educatinglauraTeen Whisperer: Kirsten CobabeHave you ever met someone that you have felt so completely aligns with your beliefs that the conversation is effortless?
That is what I feel while I have this conversation.
Kirsten Cobabe is literally a teen whisperer.
She works with families to support their teen in being heard, held, supported and truly understood.
We discuss how she came up with the idea of shifting the paradigm regarding educating and raising our children.
What she believes is a deeply empowering space for her.
What education c...
2022-03-1357 min
After the Bell with @educatinglauraJust be nice with Josh Reid JonesWelcome back to Season 3.
I have Josh Reid Jones on the podcast who is the founde of the JUST BE NICE Project. If you haven't heard of it, this is their why:
Unique to the JBNProject is our mission to improve equality of opportunity. We believe that the best starting point is to ensure that everyone is housed, employed and has good mental health. We believe everyone deserves access to help, regardless of how they come to need it. Regardless if you are 15 or 50 you are unable to make the most of opportunities without being h...
2022-02-2756 min
After the Bell with @educatinglauraFrom student to colleagueThis is my conversation with Ebonie - once my student, now my colleague.
We talk about our time together as teacher and student.
The reason she wanted to become a teacher and how that journey looked.
Big life lessons.
Support for graduate teachers.
The students that have made a big impact on her and much more.
This will be the last episode for 2021, Season 2.
Thank you for every listen, download and share. It means the world to me.
2021-12-121h 03
Teacher WellbeingOvercoming the Martyr Syndrome in Education, with @EducatingLauraIn this episode of the Teacher Wellbeing Podcast I have a really valuable and vulnerable conversation with Laura, who you may know from Instagram as @educatinglaura or from her podcast, After the Bell. Laura is a high school teacher from Victoria and we recorded this while in lockdown so there is a little bit of background noise from her kids but we all know the realities of lockdowns these days, don’t we?Laura tells us about her journey overcoming the martyr syndrome that exists in our education culture, and how that really played out for her in her fi...
2021-12-0743 minAfter the Bell with @educatinglauraWork less, teach more with Dan JacksonAnother great episode with Dan Jackson discussing his new book: Work Less, Teach More: How to be an effective teacher and live a life you love.
We discuss his 'why' and what he is hoping readers get out of reading his strategies behind being more effective as a teacher.
Dan is relatable and has had first hand experience of feeling genuine burn out and doesn't want this to continue being almost an expectation in education.
Dan's website: https://www.teacherspd.net/
Dan's previous episode on After the Bell: h...
2021-11-2859 min
After the Bell with @educatinglauraAnti Racism kit - student initiativeThe world feels like it is in good hands.
Jin and Sabina are two recently graduated high school students from New South Wales who wanted to see change.
As students of colour that felt comfortable in the activist space, they wanted to do more. For them, it's not okay to not be racist, we need to be anti racist and making changes both individually and societally to overcome this insidious issue.
We talk about how they got into this space, how they hope their kit will be used and their ultimate why as...
2021-11-1541 min
After the Bell with @educatinglauraTeaching, tutoring and the hustleThis is my discussion with Clare Mackie
We originally connected through her podcast: Teachers Talk Texts; an incredible show to support VCE English students.
She is now on After the Bell to discuss:
Teaching English and Literature
Favourite texts
Evolution of pedagogy
Leadership
Tutoring
The wish for more flexibility in this job
The hustle of teachers outside of the 8-4, including side/passion projects
This really feels like a natural conversation you may overhear in the staffroom.
I must admit, the best part of this podcast as an educator is to...
2021-10-311h 36
After the Bell with @educatinglauraGeorge Couros and an innovative mindsetGeorge Couros is an inspiring educator and leader from Edmonton, Canada.
He is a father to young children as well as a writer, publisher and speaker.
He challenges us as educators, as the system, to make the difference we want to make without feeling like a victim to the things we cannot change.
I highly recommend that you check out his website and sign up to his newsletter. He is thought provoking and also very solution based if we are willing to take the leap and shift our perception of what things have...
2021-10-101h 07
After the Bell with @educatinglauraGetting a job - teacher editionThis is my conversation with Suzanne, an AP with many years in charge of HR at a secondary school in Melbourne.
We discuss -
What a good CV and cover letter look like
How to answer the dreaded Key Selection Criteria
The importance of a referee and who you should ask
Interview suggestions
What you should expect from your interview panel and much more
I hope this is a big warm hug of support for all educators in the job search right now.
Feel free to support me an dmy work by buying...
2021-09-2658 min
After the Bell with @educatinglauraA slow burn (out)This is my discussion with Kristie; I Drama/English teacher passionate about inclusive education.
Kristie has also experienced burn out which manifested in physical ailments and required her to leave the profession for a period of time to heal.
We discuss that journey as well as many other big questions about education and life long learning.
Kristie references an episode of the podcast, to listen click on the link: We need to have the talk.
Feel free to support me an dmy work by buying me a virtual...
2021-09-121h 06After the Bell with @educatinglauraThe environment, student voice and lockdown 6.0This is the most chaotic episode I have ever recorded.
We have children interrupting the recording (mine) and power outages (not mine) and we perservered. I made the conscious decision to leave most of the chaos in because it is a true reflection of what my teaching life (and I am sure many others) has been like this year.
I interview a colleague of mine, Brendan and a student, Michaela, who I not only teach but is president of the Eco Team at our school.
We discuss big topics like:
The impact o...
2021-08-291h 11
After the Bell with @educatinglauraThe Life Autistic with Hunter HansenThis episode I get to chat to Hunter Hansen, the man behind The Life Autistic.
Hunter is incredibly accessible and supports both neurodiverse and neurotypical in breaking down some stereotypes and offering up solutions.
He discusses how autism fits in his life, the strategies he has found that have supported him over the years and why he 'busted the top off' his diagnosis and how his YouTube channel and blog have supported him in no longer comparmentalising his life.
He is a family man, a dad to three daughters and has a successful j...
2021-08-1550 min
After the Bell with @educatinglauraSelf care for teachersIf you do not follow Ellen on Instagram - you must!
We discuss this crazy job that we all love.
The fluctuation of pressure and stress on educators throughout the term.
How to prioritise ourselves and be consistent with our self care.
Ellen speaks about her own health challenges and how she has come to be such an active advocate for teacher wellbeing.
If you would like to hear more from Ellen, she has her own podcast.
Alternatively have a look at her website to work with...
2021-08-011h 19
After the Bell with @educatinglauraThe 7 Stages of Grieving and identifying AustralianJust like an English class, my colleagues Jen and John (JR) use the important Indigenous play 'The 7 Stages of Grieving' by Wesley Enoch and Deborah Mailman as a spring board for discussion.
Not only do we discuss the play that we are currently teaching alongside ‘The Longest Memory’ by Fred D'Aguiar, but we also discuss our own Australian identities.
Jen in particular discusses the trauma around not fully having her own identity (potentially Indigenous) really clarified for her and her family.
John discusses the importance of history in our curriculum and how he becam...
2021-07-181h 23
After the Bell with @educatinglauraFrom detour to destination with @redpoppys_classsMy conversation with musician turned educator Lisa for @redpoppys_class on instagram.
As someone who had quite the journey to arrive at teaching, Lisa has so much wisdom to share.
We discuss:
the importance of teaching the whole child
advocating for wellbeing, both staff and student
improving student agency
teaching our students about the online world
zones of regulation and the importance of building true emotional support into the curriculum
how parenting her two children has informed her role as an educator
how incidental opportunities turned into a career and so much more
...
2021-07-041h 46
After the Bell with @educatinglauraQueering the curriculumQueering the curriculum with Naomi – a secondary high school teacher currently completing her SECOND Masters degree is gifted education.
Naomi has worked in government, private and catholic sectors.
She has been instrumental in raising awareness for LGBTQIA+ students in her schools and creating safe spaces within education.
She is passionate about representation, queer and otherwise.
We discuss the multi facets of our identity.
The classics over more modern literature in teaching.
Our big hopes for education as well as big life lessons.
If you are not foll...
2021-06-221h 21
After the Bell with @educatinglauraEffective teaching with Dan JacksonThis is my conversation wtih Dan Jackson from Teachers PD.
From classroom teacher to Deputy Principal, Dan now has a thriving business supporting teachers improve their teaching and learning strategies. He runs online courses, custom PDs as well as a free podcast called the Effective teaching podcast. His podcast is a fantastic opportunity to learn from educational experts that share best practice. The episode are short and sharp and perfect for people who want to know more without having the time to read all of the educational research out there.
I was even privileged enough t...
2021-06-061h 23
After the Bell with @educatinglauraInhabiting the world with Leslie AllinMy chat with my wonderful friend and forever learner, Leslie Allin.
We met as young university students on exchange in England. Leslie from Canada and me from Australia.
Leslie has gone on to complete her PhD in Victorian Literature, published an analytical text, taught at the university level and now teaches womens self defence.
This is a very open and honest conversations amongst two life long friends who are forever each other's touchstones as we enter new phases of our lives.
Not only did Leslie publish her first book:
...
2021-05-2457 min
After the Bell with @educatinglauraBuilding character with Karen CaswellMy conversation with Karen Caswell.
Karen is a life long learner, experienced educator and advocate for deep connections.
She speaks vulnerably about nearing burn out and disillusionment in the teaching profession and how she navigated her way to find the love of the job again.
She answers big questions like:
What role education has played in her life
What we can do to improve the teacher training process at university
Her evolution as a teacher
Where she finds the most joy in teaching
Focusing on character building within the curriculum
Hopes for e...
2021-05-091h 04
Effective TeachingEpisode 82 How to leverage learning styles with LauraLaura, host of the After the Bell with educatinglaura podcast, joins Dan to discuss how to leverage student learning styles or preferences to help students become lifelong learners.
2021-05-0906 min
After the Bell with @educatinglauraWe need to have 'the talk'I talk to Cam and Emma, my colleagues as well as passionate health educators in this episode.
The curriculum they have developed in the human sexuality space is nothing short of inspirational.
We discuss big topics like:
Fertility as a journey
Endometriosis and chronic pain
Consent
Pornography
Shameful education around sex
Empowering our students around sex
Identity building
Gender as a construct
Body image
Teacher and student wellbeing
The effectiveness of guest speakers when discussing drugs, alcohol and other health related issues
Educational leadership
The pressure on our teens
We also touch on...
2021-04-251h 29
After the Bell with @educatinglauraIndigenous perspectives - A place to start with Kayla CartledgeI am truly thrilled to bring this episode to you.
My discussion with Kayla from: @ourdillybag and @oursonglines
We talk about:
The importance of acknowledging the land we inhabit
Survival Day
Understanding how to appreciate the culture that is most relevant to you as an individual
Identity
Shifts in education around indigenous perspectives
Dismantling some damaging rhetoric around Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people/culture and much more
Kayla is informative and generous in her ability to dispell misunderstandings and support many who wish to be better allies to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait...
2021-04-111h 13
After the Bell with @educatinglauraAround the table with Aaron Johnston, Serena Wright and Nathan van der MondeThis one has been in the works for a while.
With impressive professional careers and an impending birth I knew I had to lock these three down for a chat.
Serena and Aaron are both APs in NSW and Nathan is a leading teaching and has worked for the department in VIC.
It turns out we are all quite deep thinkers and we tackle big topics such as:
The 'why' behind our choice to become educators
How to market schools beyond academic results/data
Self care practices and favourite books
Favourite teaching...
2021-03-281h 41
After the Bell with @educatinglauraCath Williams - The teachergram mentorThis is my conversation with Cath Williams.
She is an experienced teacher, kindness advocate and fellow podcaster. Check out her show Get ConnectED
We talk all about the beauty of connection through social media, taking risks in the classroom and seeking out support when needed.
Cath mentions a number of great accounts to follow including:
@drjodycarrington
@mrsmacskinders
@roman.nowak
@corifraser ( principal)
@ourcreativeclassroom (wellbeing group)
We also reference a number of my previous conversations including:
Mr J's Learning Space
Nathan Van...
2021-03-211h 15
Teachers Talk TextsTeachers Talk Women of Troy 2This week, Clare is revisiting Euripides' play 'The Women of Troy' with @educatinglaura, who is also a podcaster, hosting 'After the Bell with @educatinglaura'. Laura's perspective on the play is incredibly interesting, and the conversation commences with a discussion of how Euripides is using his platform as a form of propaganda, before a deep dive into the character of Helen and how she functions as a critical character for discussion. The lack of power the gods have is an interesting point of reflection, and this is in parallel to the levels of power or control of characters like Talthybius...
2021-03-2157 min
After the Bell with @educatinglauraDeb McNaughton in colourThis is my conversation wtih the fabulous Deb McNaughton.
Her journey from primary educator to mother to full time artist is quite the story.
She is fearless, savvy and determined. Her skills as a teacher and learner continue to catapult her to new heights as an independent artist and entrepeneur.
Deb is also incredibly kind and generous. Always sharing her platform to support other small businesses and budding artists.
Listen to hear how she was 'discovered' by Jamie Durie ;)
Links:
Deb McNaughton ARTIST website
2021-03-141h 20After the Bell with @educatinglauraCheerleading with Renae MountfordThis is a very honest discussion with Renae Mountford: covergirl (Wine with Teacher magazine) and passionate educator.
We discuss:
Her journey through education as student and teacher
Being the victim of childhood bullying
The role of a teacher and how that idea has shifted with experience
Advice for pre service teachers?
The advantages and challenges in teaching primary aged students
The importance of Indigenous culture in our curriculum
The best and worst parts of the teachergram and much more
I have a myriad of amazing teachergram accounts to credit as Renae mentions many wonderful educators...
2021-03-071h 37After the Bell with @educatinglauraBONUS: Argument Analysis - let's get clearBen from The English Lab and I do a deep dive on the Unit 3 Argument Analysis SAC for VCE English.
We talk about:
The objective of this task.
Structure – from an assessor’s perspective
What is included in a high scoring response compared to the mid and low range responses
How can students improve their analyses
How to incorporate metalanguage without signposting techniques
How to make the analysis specific
What constitutes an 'argument'
and much more
We also address a number of teacher questions sent in in preparation for this episode.
Ben has also...
2021-03-031h 17After the Bell with @educatinglauraAutistic AmbassadorThis is my conversation with Shan from @teachandchangelives on Instagram.
We discuss
her current role as an educator for autistic students
her past roles in mainstream primary classes
her time working with children of trauma
our fear and reservations around being 'out there' on social media as well as
the reality of career burnout
hopes for education and much more
The Life Autistic - instagram account referenced
As the sister of Tadgh, the innovative teacher behing Assessly - see episode: Assessly, Impressed Me - we also do a shout out to this software.
2021-02-281h 27After the Bell with @educatinglauraMinimising harm with @vcalteacherThis is my chat with Maddie - @vcalteacher
We discuss her time as a 'disruptive' student and what was really going on for her.
Her focus on harm minimisation and how important it is for students to have a 'safe adult' in their lives.
She also passionately promotes the importance of filling in the gaps of our history as Australians and giving a platform to Indigenous people, businesses and stories as part of our curriculum, especially in Victoria.
DISCLAIMER: Discussion about drug use.
Maddie runs a 'what they don't t...
2021-02-211h 28After the Bell with @educatinglauraAcademic, educator, scientistThis conversation is with Chris Sherwin.
He appears to have nine lives, living many different experiences and having a variety of roles.
Working in these different fields has afforded him a genuine insight into university where he mentored PHD students and wrote reports that informed environmental legislation. He also taught adults for a number of years and is now instrumental in the movement of automated processes in industry.
At the crux of his choices has been his love of learning and his excitement around new perspectives and processes.
We in VIC ha...
2021-02-141h 10After the Bell with @educatinglauraKeys to the classroomThis is my conversation with Rachel Key.
She began her teaching career in 2020, amidst the pandemic.
We discuss her time as a student, her experience as a trainee teacher as well as her first year as a graduate.
Rachel is stepping up to make a difference around body image for her students and I certainly hope will consider developing a program for others to teach one day. Her insight into this issue and her handle on the way society feeds different body types to consumers is important content.
2021-02-0751 minAfter the Bell with @educatinglauraSharp talks shopThis is my conversation with Spencer Sharp, a STEM educator from the USA.
We talk about
developing curriculum to increase problems solving and design.
the importance of reflecting on our practice and our perspective on what good learning looks like.
shifting the focus on one type of assessment and ensuring students have choice and accountability of their own learning.
He also has his own podcast with another STEM educator called: Innovative Teacher Podcast.
Here are some links we mention in the show -
Rube Goldberg machine
Flipgrid
Sha...
2021-01-311h 00After the Bell with @educatinglauraPlaying Adult - Mathilde AnneMy conversation with Mathilde Lambert.
She graduated Year 12 in 2020, but went non scored.
She has a passion for acting, singing and songwriting, with her first single out now on spotify.
We talk about the importance of acknowledging indigenous culture in our curriculum and her coming to terms with her authentic self.
At the time of this interview she had only recently been diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum and we talk about her perspective and why she held off on having the 'label'.
She is a passionate advocate...
2021-01-2459 minAfter the Bell with @educatinglauraMr J's Learning SpaceThis is my conversation with Aaron Johnston a primary school Assistant Principal in NSW.
We talk about job applications and interview tips. His love of flexible learning spaces, shifting the pedagogy to get the best out of team teaching environments. The impact visible learning has had on his teaching practice and the importance of creating safe, honest spaces for our students.
We also talk about big life lessons, his experience as a male teaching and leader in the profession.
IGTV from this conversation.
I also acknowledge a conversation I had with...
2021-01-171h 37After the Bell with @educatinglauraLimitless Leadership with Dr Mary HemphillI have been talking about this conversation with anyone that will listen and I am so excited this is my first conversation episode of 2021.
Dr. Mary Hemphill is the CEO of The Limitless Lady, LLC and Founder of The Limitless Leader, a company that helps individuals ignite the leader in themselves so they can better serve their community, company, & personal career.
Most recently, Mary has the opportunity to hone her expertise through her role as North Carolina’s first state director of Computer Science & Technology Education where she works to leverage support & leadership around Computer Sc...
2021-01-101h 22After the Bell with @educatinglauraBecause George Couros asked me...I was inspired to record this episode after listening to George Couros' first 2021 episode on his Innovator's Mindset Podcast.
He asks 3 questions -
1. Who is a teacher that has inspired you?
2. Talk about one administrator who impacted you.
3. What advice would you give your first-year teacher self?
I reflect on why George is someone I look up to as an innovative educator in the profession and I enjoyed the opportunity to compliment those in my life that have shaped me as a teacher.
These stories are not on...
2021-01-0717 minAfter the Bell with @educatinglauraNathan van der Monde: From Secondary to PrimaryNathan van der Monde is inspiring, generous and incredibly intelligent.
He loves an experience and will throw his hat in the ring if it means he has the opportunity to expand his mind and understanding around best practice and what is best for our students in the classroom.
We talk about his time as a secondary teacher in Victoria, the decision to move into primary education and how his heart changed once he had his daughter.
He speaks eloquently and thoughtfully on his time working as an 'EIL' for the department and how...
2020-12-271h 38After the Bell with @educatinglauraRowing above the RadarThis conversation is with Jess and Glenn, both teachers who have experienced the highs and lows of this profession.
We talk about burnout, losing the love for the classroom and having to make a conscious effort to choose again. The importance of those messy and loud tasks when it comes to building independence and critical and creative thinking in our students.
How the set backs in life have allowed for greater clarity and the way parenthood has changed them both as teachers.
To get to know more about them their follow them on...
2020-12-201h 08After the Bell with @educatinglaura2020 Podcast reflection part 1I look back at the first 12 episodes with my guests to reflect on what I loved about these conversations and all that I have learnt from this podcast since beginning only a few short months ago on 8/8/20.
2020 has been a wild ride and I am so grateful for you choosing to download these episodes and to be here with me. Your support means so much.
2020-12-1744 minAfter the Bell with @educatinglauraRoxy has HeartMy conversation with Roxy - a secondary educator from London that I connected with via instagram.
She discusses her decision to become a teacher after originally aspiring to work in charities.
The importance of understanding the culture of your students and setting clear boundaries, but also remembering to keep the humanity in teaching.
We discuss all of the things. Great conversation.
2020-12-131h 11After the Bell with @educatinglauraWhen Mothers TalkThis episode is one I have with three women I met at mothers group.
We talk about big topics like:
education
professional goals
being a woman in society
beliefs about motherhood
I am so grateful for the honesty and difference in perspective offered by each of my guests. I am hoping, like in all of my episodes, to normalise the fact that there truly is no one way to show up as a student, a woman or a parent in this world.
Last small business shout out - not sponsored.
The E...
2020-12-101h 08After the Bell with @educatinglauraLegacy and Learning OutdoorsThis conversation is with a family of Outdoor Ed and Physical Education educators.
Rowan, a teacher and father, who has not only taught his own children (Georgia and James) - but has worked along side them.
Recently retired from the profession, Rowan has left his educational legacy in the hands of his children.
We discuss teaching from the perspective of a variety of experience levels. Teaching values and the importance of those physical subjects in creating global citizens.
Small business shout out:
Educational Journeys:
Website
In...
2020-12-061h 13After the Bell with @educatinglauraI wish my teacher - showcasing student voiceI put out this 'call to action' a little while ago, here was my pitch:
I would like to showcase student voice.
The idea is to either respond to (if a student) or give your students (if a teacher) the statement, ‘I wish my teacher... ‘ and then complete the statement.
So it could be: ‘I wish my teacher... knew/said/taught/understood/valued/provided/contributed/asked...’ etc
Ideas that would make the learning experience better, that impacts ability to learn, that demonstrates the individuality within a class.
My mission is to showcase education through the eyes of the individu...
2020-12-0328 minAfter the Bell with @educatinglauraSmile, everybody is lookingThis is a conversation I have with a childhood friend of mine, Gillian.
She is an exceptional dancer, worked professionally, owned her own studio and continue to teach and choreograph.
As a creative she did not take the 'conventional' path, however has had much life experience.
We talk about the impacts of being a perfectionist, how we have both suffered from the judgement of others as well as the continual negative messaging to women about their bodies.
Trigger warning: We discuss eating disorders in depth.
My b...
2020-11-291h 04After the Bell with @educatinglauraYou taught me... student reflectionsThis episode was inspired by a message I received recently from an ex student who is now a teacher and wanted to let me know about the impact I had made.
So, I put out the call to a number of my ex students and just said:
'Could you please send me a brief recording of something you remember me teaching you.'
The responses I got allowed me to really consider my teaching philosophy, my goals in the classroom, my values and just the things I think are important when teaching young...
2020-11-2635 minAfter the Bell with @educatinglauraForever my MentorThis is a conversation that I have with my very first mentor teacher from my teaching rounds all the way back in 2007.
Karen's education has spanned from her high school days in the 1960s to 1987-2012 teaching senior English and Australian Studies to now, where she is currently studying a Masters of Theology.
Education has been an important part of her life as a vocation, a way to lift her out of challenging times as well as affording her a sense of direction in retirement.
We talk about our time together as colleagues...
2020-11-251h 07
After the Bell with @educatinglauraForever my MentorThis is a conversation that I have with my very first mentor teacher from my teaching rounds all the way back in 2007.
Karen's education has spanned from her high school days in the 1960s to 1980-2012 teaching senior English and Australian Studies to now, where she is currently studying a Masters of Theology.
Education has been an important part of her life as a vocation, a way to lift her out of challenging times as well as affording her a sense of direction in retirement.
We talk about our time together as colleagues...
2020-11-2200 minAfter the Bell with @educatinglauraBlog 11 Education AppreciationHere is the blog written and read aloud by one of my educational mentors, Karen.
She will be on the podcast Monday for a full conversation - check out her episode: Forever My Mentor.
This is the blog read today: Education Appreciation
Also - as part of my Victorian small business support I would like to do a shout out to Bunny Street sleepwear.
Click here for their website or instagram.
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2020-11-1910 minAfter the Bell with @educatinglauraMEGG THOMPSON the Behaviour Master (Part 2)FREE PD CERTIFICATE - click on the link to get a professional development certificate for listening to Part 1 and Part 2 of Megg's conversation on this podcast. How AMAZING!
This is the continuation of my conversation with Megg Thompson from Megg Thompson Behaviour.
We continue our discussion about kindness based strategies to meet needs rather than shame a sympton. We discuss neurodiversity, shifts in curriculum and the way educators are no longer teaching in the ways that education has been modelled to them.
Also - a reminder about my giveaway with Each Day diaries.
2020-11-151h 00After the Bell with @educatinglauraMEGG THOMPSON the Behaviour Master (Part 1)My conversation with Megg Thompson was eye opening.
Her hashtag: Be loud for love encompasses everything she stands for. She is an advocate for removing fear and denigration to control and discipline our youth in schools, preferring kindness and compassion always in our strategies.
She pulls no punches, speaks from the heart and is armed with a lot of research and life experience.
This is the first part of a two part episode.
To find out more about her head to: https://meggthompson.com/
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2020-11-121h 02After the Bell with @educatinglauraDemolition and PoetryMy shout out to a small Melbourne family business: Sweet Dispostion - for all of your lolly box and grazing plate needs now and for the festive season.
My conversation today is with Reuben Cullen.
He is a tradie by day who writes poetry as a form of expression in his spare time.
He has just published his first childrens book and is writing a script for a short film on the more challenging experiences in his life. Reuben talks about being lost in the education system, confusing happiness with drugs and alcohol co...
2020-11-081h 01After the Bell with @educatinglauraBlog 10 Losing TouchWelcome to the blog episode. I read out my blog: Losing Touch all about how we begin to reframe adolescent issues through an adult lens and how detrimental that can be.
I also introduce my desire to inject back into small businesses now that Melbourne is opening up again. I will be doing some shout outs to recommended businesses that you can support. I also wanted to get behind a fantastic initiative by @mrvandermonde in Melbourne. See his post here to get involved in his Melbourne small business give away.
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2020-11-0512 minAfter the Bell with @educatinglauraLeap of FaithWhat happens if you qualify as a teacher, get into your own classroom and it doesn't feel right?
In the first five years of teaching there is a mass exodus of educators. Teacher burn out is real as well as the stark realisaion by those that used teaching as a back up job, that it is anything but.
Today I talk to one of those people that left the profession and what roles she was awarded based on her background in education.
We discuss the importance of listening to that nagging voice within...
2020-11-011h 06After the Bell with @educatinglauraBlog 9 The Teacher I NeededI follow up on the classroom issues I was having with my classes post remote learning.
I share some of the support I received from Megg Thompson, a behaviour consultant from the US, who will also be coming on the podcast soon!
I then read out my blog: The teacher I needed.
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2020-10-2914 minAfter the Bell with @educatinglauraThe Practical LeaderThis is a conversation with Jo, who has held many roles in education including student management, head of curriculum as well as Assistant Principal positions.
Jo is intelligent, passionate and well researched, offering advice and insights for pre service, classroom teachers as well as educational leaders.
Great conversation.
2020-10-251h 08After the Bell with @educatinglauraBlog 8 The School Experience IdealisedIn this episode I talk about the interesting reaction my students have had being back in the classroom after months of remote learning.
I read the blog 'The School Experience Idealised' born out of a frank and thoughtful conversation that I had with my husband, Tom.
The video of the physics professor that I reference in the episode. Also, apologies for pronouncing 'vehemently' awkwardly.
Also - my call to action for student voice:
to showcase student voices I would love for you to get involved.
Please send a short...
2020-10-2210 minAfter the Bell with @educatinglauraEnglish Teachers Sure Can TalkHere is my follow up chat with Ben from The English Lab.
We talk about the evolution of our teaching. What we have learnt about leadership from both the perspective of being lead as well as holding leadership positions.
Ben also explains the reason behind his choice to step away from the classroom this year. I encourage every teacher to listen as you will either relate or you will learn a valuable lesson without having to potentially experience the burn out many of us do.
If you want to contact Ben for teaching...
2020-10-1858 minAfter the Bell with @educatinglauraVCE STUDENTS your English teacher said, pay attention!This episode is dedicated to supporting VCE English students and their teachers (note, there is a full teacher dedicated episode to come).
Ben from The English Lab and I discuss how to address common feedback as a student. How to prepare and study for the exam as well as other important advice targeting any student undertaking the VCE English exam.
Ben is an experienced English teacher and VCAA English assessor and has fantastic insight and perspective for students, teachers and parents of Year 12 students.
You can find him at:
The English L...
2020-10-151h 03After the Bell with @educatinglauraInspired and Nervous Pre ServiceThis is my chat with Katie from @eduKTion - a fresh graduate teacher working as a casual relief teacher (CRT) in 2020.
We talk all things uni, mentors, teaching rounds, the teachergram and personal education experiences.
She discusses the why behind her passion for mental wellness and the incredible resources made available on her TpT page.
To follow her and get access to her work click here.
Call to action -
to showcase student voices I would love for you to get involved.
Please send a short audio cl...
2020-10-1153 minAfter the Bell with @educatinglauraBlog No 7 PowerPoint vs Insta Story - how should we be presenting in 2020?A call to action -
the initial part of this episode is my pitch for a potential episode in which I would like to showcase student voice.
The idea is to either respond to (if a student) or give your students (if a teacher) the statement, ‘I wish my teacher... ‘ and then complete the statement.
So it could be: ‘I wish my teacher... knew/said/taught/understood/valued/provided/contributed/asked...’ etc
Ideas that would make the learning experience better, that impacts ability to learn, that demonstrates the individuality within a class.
2020-10-0812 minAfter the Bell with @educatinglauraCalculus, Careers and Roadmap EdThis has been one of my favourite conversations so far.
Kim is an experienced Maths teacher and Careers Counsellor.
We talk ATAR scores and whether it is allowing the best students into University courses. The importance of female representation in Maths subjects. What we would like to see happen in education for ourselves and our children as well as what good learning looks like.
To get in touch with Kim at Roadmap Ed:
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter
2020-10-041h 09After the Bell with @educatinglauraBlog 6 Bringing it HomeThis is an important message.
I believe that we are too willing to give our power away, to let others define us and what to value. So I am here to empower you to take your power back.
Read along here.
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2020-10-0107 minAfter the Bell with @educatinglauraAssessly Impressed MeI am so proud to bring you this episode today.
I speak to Tadgh, an experienced teacher, and his wife Lisa - creators of Assessly.
This ambitious couple are dedicated to bringing educators a software system that streamlines assessment. Not only does it align with the national curriculum standards, but it allows teachers to collect data on the spot in many different formats as well as providing easy to interpret data to inform teacher practice.
We talk educational ideologies from both the teacher and parent perspectives. The journey of having a dream and...
2020-09-2757 minAfter the Bell with @educatinglauraBlog NO 5 For My PeopleHere is my fifth blog - For my People
I discuss the impact of isolation during covid, the many ventures I undertook in order to fill the desire I ultimately have for connection and community.
I also have a video of me recording this on my Instagram as an IGTV if you would prefer the visual.
Thank you again for your support and for continuing to download the episodes each week.
Means the world.
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2020-09-2408 minAfter the Bell with @educatinglauraBalance is the GiftI love my chat with a now very successful adult, but once my ex student - Dean.
He was considered highly academic at school, a high achiever and put great pressure on himself to succeed within the constructs of the education system at every level.
He now is at the end of his degree looking at beginning his new profession and we take time to reflect on how his priorities have shifted, time at school as teacher and student and how he is now looking forward to the future.
2020-09-201h 03After the Bell with @educatinglauraBlog No 4 Finding the JoyThe blog I wrote in May 2020 calling Finding the Joy.
Starting to find my feet here in terms of what I am trying to communicate and how I can inspire my audience to find that love of learning again.
https://www.tutoringbylaura.com/blog/finding-the-joy
As I stated in my introduction ep, I would love to create more community and with the downloads ever increasing you're obviously listening so... I encourage you to contribute, don't just consume. Hope to hear more from you - @educatinglaura
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2020-09-1714 minAfter the Bell with @educatinglauraTo 'like' be HappyMy conversation with Amy and Josh, two current Year 12 students, made me feel like I was back in that Year 12 English class.
The language, the giggles and the opportunity to see the world through their eyes was so humbling as they navigate the uncertainty of learning remotely through a pandemic.
These kids truly are amazing in handling what has been thrown at them in a year society deems pivotal in their future paths.
2020-09-1350 minAfter the Bell with @educatinglauraBlog No 12 Emotional. Intelligent * not mutually exclusiveMy most recent blog - sorry going a little out of sequence, but felt it was relevant considering it was a reflection on what I have been learning amidst the month of podcasting.
Read it here.
2020-09-1010 minAfter the Bell with @educatinglauraNot So MainstreamI have come to really value this conversation because I truly don't think I look at the world quite the way I did after having it.
I chat to Bailey, co creator of the consious fashion brand Jonei The Label. She was a student at the school I taught at in Year 12 and I read many of her essays and loved her unique and wise viewpoints as a teen.
She schools me on showing up as a younger woman, environmental impacts of the fashion industry and how to inject change by where we spend our m...
2020-09-061h 08After the Bell with @educatinglauraBlog NO 3 When we empower by letting go of our egoHere is the third blog I wrote
When we empower by letting go of our ego.
2020-09-0307 minAfter the Bell with @educatinglauraPrimary Teacher, Friend, Parent."Schools need to take risks"
"In Prep students arrive in the class with a clear idea of who they are, and this begins to disappate the longer they are at school."
In this episode I talk to my childhood friend, Kate. She is an experienced primary teacher and mother of four young children. She is honest, thoughtful and offers a very different perspective to education than the system I have been in at the secondary level.
I hope you love this conversation as much as I do.
2020-08-301h 05After the Bell with @educatinglauraAS REQUESTED: Learning styles and motivation tipsSo, I put out a question on my Instagram stories asking for requested content and I got this response loud and clear: How to study/learn and how to stay motivated while studying.
Here is my take on answering this question and hopefully support this community that is growing.
I discuss the idea of having a reward system, clear time boundaries as well as ways to identify how you learn and then strategies to engage with information in your preferred learning style.
This is the website I reference in the episode:
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2020-08-2726 minAfter the Bell with @educatinglauraOur Talented YouthElliott Willis.
I had the privilege of chatting to this talented musician, who just happens to be completing Year 12 right now during isolation in Victoria - Australia.
I wrote a blog about losing touch with our younger selves as we age and this conversation was an important one for me. To hear the way the world is percieved through the eyes of this 17 year old is something that needs to be out in there right now, especially as these kids are the ones directly affected by learning through a screen.
As I stated...
2020-08-2346 minAfter the Bell with @educatinglauraBlog NO 2 Learning IRLHere is the second blog that I wrote in April 2020 read aloud.
LInk here:
Learning IRL
2020-08-2006 minAfter the Bell with @educatinglauraRise to the ChallengeThis episode is really important to me. It is a chat with a fellow teacher, Nat - in fact I would have labelled her my 'work wife' for a time.
We discuss all things learning, coming from very different backgrounds as students as well as what we believe the role of a teacher is at a fundamental level.
I know you will love this discussion.
Emsolation Conversation with Jamila Rizvi referenced in this chat.
2020-08-1650 minAfter the Bell with @educatinglauraBlog NO 1 Iso OpportunityDue to both suggestion and request I am going to record my blog posts as podcasts. This is the first one, written on April 13th 2020.
https://www.tutoringbylaura.com/blog/emiso-opportunity-em
Above is the link to the original written blog and below are the links I reference in the episode.
Quiz to determine the kind of learner you may be:
http://www.educationplanner.org/students/self-assessments/learning-styles-quiz.shtml
Different study techniques:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nugWMLU7OQ
How to create a remote learning...
2020-08-1407 minAfter the Bell with @educatinglauraDance like no one is watching.My first discussion is with Jess, an ex student of mine. In fact - I taught Jess on my very first day of teaching in 2008.
Jess is now a practicing psychologist and has worked in private practice and is currently working in a school setting.
She is honest, thoughtful and insightful in this episode. We talk all things mental health and identity building and I think her message is an important one.
Hope you enjoy.
2020-08-101h 00After the Bell with @educatinglauraWhat is After the Bell and who is educatinglaura?Hello and welcome!
This episode introduces the 'why' behind this podcast as well as an insight into me, Laura. I discuss my current life situation, beliefs and experience in education and teaching.
Please follow along - let's create a community!
I am @educatinglaura on instagram and this is the quote from Glennon Doyle that I reference.
2020-08-0823 min
So Little Time: The Lit-Lover's Guide to VCE EnglishEp.9 - The Women of TroyGet pumped: It's time to Eu-RIP-ides into some Greek tragedy this week! Assisted by the lovely Laura of @educatinglaura - a powerhouse of knowledge on the subject, we are diving into Euripides' Women of Troy. This is a beautiful, tragic, sometimes gut wrenching read and we can't wait to share it with you.
2020-08-0540 min