Teachers Education Review

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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 Kolber

StevenKolber.com

Adolescent Success

Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney

Tom Mahoney’s The Interruption

Education in the News – Cameron Malcher

Does 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 next

Timecodes:
00:00 Opening Credits
01:31 Intro
04:18 Ideology in Education
14:31 Education in the News
36:22 Feature Introduction
38:55 Kolber’s Corner
41:31 Feature Interview – Darren Rackemann
01:37:42 Patreon Shout-Outs and announcements

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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.

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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.com
adolescentsuccess.org.au/

Timecodes:

00:00:00 Opening Credits
00:01:31 Intro
00:04:17 Adolescent Success – Elizabeth Benson
00:22:32 Introduction to Deb Evans
00:24:25 Interview – Debra Evans
01:19:45 Close

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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 Credits

1:31 Intro

7:38 Schools Funding

27:52 Teacher Shortage

55:40 Initial Teacher Education

1:22:03 AI in Education

1:59:25 Patron Shout-Outs

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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 Credits
00:34 Intro
04:26 Hayley Dureau & Kylie Chatto
26:07 Nick Barker & Alix Birthwhilstle
42:11 Kristy Wax & Ramya Deppak Kumar
58:17 Adam Inder & Kristie Shulz
01:12:27 Jennifer Sze & Ellen Moffatt
01:28:23 Announcements & Close

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Feature: 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 Interruption

Education in the News – Cameron discusses student perspectives on Generative Ai in education.

• ChatGPT was tipped to cause widespread cheating. Here’s what students say happened

Timecodes:

0:00 Opening Credits

1:31 Intro

3:06 Kolber’s Corner

6:21 Ideology in Education

15:14 Education in the News

30:05 Feature Introduction

33:48 Interview – Georgiou and Larsen

1:18:09 Patron Shout-Outs

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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 website
• What will keep teachers in front of classrooms? - Fiona Longmuir and Gabby Stroud on ABC

Timecodes:

00:00 Opening Credits
01:31 Intro
03:42 Education in the News
17:34 Feature Introduction
20:22 Interview - Michelle Dennis
01:23:50 Close

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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 next

Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney considers the imnplications of discourse on ‘novces and experts’ in education practice and policy.

Tom Mahoney’s The Interruption

Education 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 shortage
• Impact of teacher shortages in NSW public schools revealed

Timecodes:
00:00 Opening Credits
01:31 Intro
10:23 Ideology in Education
25:28 Education in the News
35:35 Feature Introduction
38:08 Interview – Lucas Walsh
01:35:45 Patron Shout-Outs

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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 Credits
00:33 Intro
02:06 Acknowledgement of Country - Tammy Baart
03:23 Conference Showcase Introduction
04:49 50 years of Educational Leadership - Frank Crowther
22:06 NextGen - Keira Willis & George Higgins
37:02 Virtuous Leadership - Viviane Robinson
55:05 Leading for Teacher Retention - Fiona Longmuir
01:15:52 Coaching as a way of leading - Chris Munro
01:31:41 FutureSchool - Introduction
01:33:30 Emmanuel Catholic College - Paul Watson & Ernie Ayala
01:53:40 Katherine High School - Conor Fennell
02:10:06 Meaningful Meetings - Hugh Gundlach
02:23:54 Walking Together - Tammy Baart
02:42:16 AI in Education - Lauren Sayer
02:59:06 Changing the Digital Narrative - Luke Springer
03:15:56 Connect & Converse - Tania Leach
03:31:14 Conference Host - Sarah Kanowski
03:41:25 Closing Reflections - Briony Scott

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Since 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.com

Education in the News – Cameron discusses recent OECD reports on Australia’s educational funding compared to other countries.

Timecodes:

00:00 Opening Credits
01:31 Intro
03:35 Kolber’s Corner
15:14 Education in the News
21:55 Feature Introduction
24:37 Interview – Linda Corrin
01:28:10 Patron Shout-Outs

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In 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.com

Tess Rendoth’s Profile at UoNewcastle

Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney reflects on the ‘murkiness’ of issues in Australian education, resulting in conflict between teachers.

Tom Mahoney’s The Interruption

Education in the News – Cameron explores issues of organisations trying to disguise political campaign materials as curriculum.

Timecodes:

00:00 Opening Credits
01:31 Intro
03:06 Kolber’s Corner
07:49 Ideology in Education
20:02 Education in the News
39:47 Feature Introduction
42:43 Interview – Tess Rendoth
01:13:24 Technologies in ITE
01:47:23 Patron Shout-Outs

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Lecturer and Gamification Consultant Claire Seldon discusses gamification of learning.

• Claire’s gamification page

Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber considers issues of selecting quality texts.

Steven Kolber on X/Twitter

Education in the News – Cameron looks at a recent report by The Australia Institue into school funding.

• Full Report

Timecodes:
00:00 Opening Credits
01:31 Intro
04:20 Kolber’s Corner
09:12 Ideology in Education
09:44 Education in the News
21:27 Feature Introduction
23:35 Interview – Claire Seldon
01:17:47 Patron Shout-Outs

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PhD 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 curriculum

Steven Kolber on Twitter

Education in the News – Cameron looks at the history of the current NSW industrial dispute.

Timecodes:

00:00 Opening Credits
01:31 Intro
04:28 Kolber’s Corner
09:10 Education in the News
23:12 Feature Introduction
25:26 Interview – Michael Sciffer
01:18:44 Patron Shout-Outs

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Megan Watkins and Greg Noble discuss the broader issues of multiculturalism in schools, and considerations for teahcing students of refugee backgrounds.

Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney

Tom Mahoney on X/Twitter

Education in the News – Cameron looks at the new draft framework for using generative AI in schools.

Timecodes:
00:00 Opening Credits
01:31 Intro
04:51 Ideology in Education
17:42 Education in the News
46:45 Feature Introduction
49:23 Interview – Megan Watkins and Greg Noble
01:47:46 Patron Shout-Outs

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Dr. Judi Newman discusses the relationship between neuroscience and schoool leadership.

Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber shares tips for creating word clouds without putting student data in the cloud. 

Steven Kolber on Twitter

Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney explores the role of ideology in the recent ITE report.

Tom Mahoney on Twitter

Education in the News – Cameron reviews the Stronger Beginnings ITE report and the reactions from teachers and others.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 Opening Credits
00:01:31 Intro
00:04:05 Kolber's Corner
00:07:27 Ideology in Education
00:16:53 Education in the News
00:38:42 Feature Introduction
00:40:59 Interview - Judi Newman
01:29:34 Patron Shout-Outs

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Dr Emily Stockings discusses the issues of vaping and e-cigarettes among young people in schools, including prevelance, health impacts and how students access vapes, as well as curriculum resources developed as part of Positive Choices.

Positive Choices resources:

• Factsheet: Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping
  (https://positivechoices.org.au/teachers/electronic-cigarettes-and-vaping-factsheet)
• Factsheet: E-cigarettes, Vaping and the Law
  (https://positivechoices.org.au/teachers/ecigarettes-vaping-and-the-law)
• Blog: The environmental impacts of e-cigarettes/vaping explained
  (https://positivechoices.org.au/blog/the-environmental-impacts-of-ecigarettes-vaping)
• Webinar: E-cigarettes and Young People – where to from here?  (https://positivechoices.org.au/teachers/webinar-vaping-where-to-from-here)
• Webinar: E-cigarettes and Vaping – what you need to know (https://positivechoices.org.au/teachers/webinar-vaping)
• Recommended Quick Activity: Recognising tobacco industry manipulation (https://positivechoices.org.au/teachers/ecigarettes-vaping-recognising-manipulation)
• Recommended Video: Respect Your Brain and the effect of drugs on the developing brain
  (https://positivechoices.org.au/teachers/respect-your-brain)
• Recommended Game: SmokeSCREEN
  (https://positivechoices.org.au/teachers/smokescreen)
• Recommended Program / Trial Opportunity: OurFutures Vaping Module
  (https://sydney.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bqnwi6zKas0ZhNc)

Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber shares tips for ethical sourcing of images for educational resources.

Steven Kolber on Twitter

Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney explores the ideological issues underpinning classroom management resources and the relationship between behaviour and student achievement.

Tom Mahoney on Twitter

Education in the News – Cameron

Timecodes:

00:00 Opening Credits
01:31 Intro
04:14 Kolber’s Corner
10:55 Ideology in Education
23:35 Education in the News
35:22 Feature Introduction
38:08 Interview – Emily Stockings
01:39:12 Patron Shout-Outs

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The teacher shortage crisis is big news in education, with schools around Australia struggling to find qualified teachers. Fleur Johnston has extensive experience advising governments and not-for-profit organisations, including education, on workforce management and provides her unique insights into some of the issues contributing to, and trying to address, teacher workforce issues.

Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber talks about creating yoru own personal reconcilliation plant.

Steven Kolber on Twitter

Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney prepares for the ‘three minute thesis’ competition.

Tom Mahoney on Twitter

Education in the News – Cameron discusses recent news stories about independent school funding, and a study that shows students do homework more willingly for attractive teachers!

• Private school principal pay tops $1m, big bonuses collected
• Students are more willing to do homework when they view their teacher as attractive

Timecodes:
00:00 Opening Credits
01:31 Intro
03:06 Kolber’s Corner
09:12 Ideology in Education
15:14 Education in the News
30:30 Feature Introduction
33:15 Interview – Fleur Johnston
01:31:29 Patron Shout-Outs

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