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It’s been a full first season for our little podcast and we’ve learned a lot!  We’ve interviewed a number of people like Cassie Brunsveld from Agscape, Heather Bamford teaching us about moving toward a Gradeless classroom and Leisa Hucal about the value of networking in the foods curriculum.  We also talked to some of our students!  Both Western Preservice Students and some of our high school students who love taking our classes.  We have produced 16 episodes and had almost 1000 downloads this year!  

Throughout some of these interviews, we were often told that we should interview each other, so that’s what we’re going to do in this episode!  Join us as we talk with each other about our experiences as family studies teachers and our learnings being part of this podcast.   

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In this episode we had the privilege to chat with  two secondary students who have made Family Studies an important part of their course selections throughout high school!  As teachers we all know the importance of listening to student voice to make our classrooms a welcoming place where we help students to gain both the skills they need for future schooling and for life.  Join us as we listen and learn from Bane and Raffaella. 

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During this episode we are doing something a little different.  We are interviewing TWO current Western Faculty of Education students, Alex and Scarlett,  about their pathway to teaching,  why they decided to become family studies teachers and their perspectives on what it’s like to be a Faculty of Education student. Along the way we will learn some helpful tips for prospective associate teachers welcoming teacher candidates into their classrooms. 

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In our 9th episode of What the Family Studies? we meet Sharon Gordon.  After working as family studies for 15 years, Sharon began a new position as a K-12 Equity Consultant at the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board in January of 2021. In this role, Sharon works with a team of 6 others to support the implementation of the board's Equity Action Plan.   During this episode we discuss how we as Family Studies teachers can engage in decolonizing anti-racist, anti-oppressive frameworks within our classrooms and schools.  Sharon will also share her experiences working with youth in our schools in the decolonization of education.   We will also be given a sneak peak into the work that OFSHEEA has been doing in this area. 

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