Episodes

  • Student wellbeing - James Box

    Student wellbeing - James Box
    Feb 7 2025

    In this episode, James discusses his current school, Rossbourne, and explains the outcomes achieved by students and teachers. We chat about the importance of relationships with students and how these can be nurtured.



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    39 mins
  • Student wellbeing - Emma-Rose Parsons

    Student wellbeing - Emma-Rose Parsons
    Feb 7 2025

    In this episode, Emma-Rose and I discuss how to support students that have individual needs. We talk about classroom strategies and how to find out more information about a student's diagnosis.




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    43 mins
  • Staff wellbeing - Daniela Falecki

    Staff wellbeing - Daniela Falecki
    Jan 16 2025
    In this episode, Daniela and I discuss staff wellbeing. We chat about self-awareness, and how to manage your time and energy. She provides some excellent ideas about how to switch off from work, including having a shut-down ritual.

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    35 mins
  • Staff wellbeing - Janine Stratford

    Staff wellbeing - Janine Stratford
    Jan 16 2025
    In this episode, Janine and I discuss how to navigate difficult conversations with colleagues and parents. We consider how you might prepare for these. We also chat about leadership and searching out role models and mentors.

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    43 mins
  • Season 4 Introduction

    Season 4 Introduction
    Jan 6 2025
    This season is all about how to support yourself and those in your classroom. I'll be interviewing a range of professionals about how teachers can manage their own wellbeing and learn more about how to manage student needs.

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    4 mins
  • Lyndon - How I organised and structured my VIT inquiry

    Lyndon - How I organised and structured my VIT inquiry
    May 26 2024

    For his VIT inquiry, Lyndon examined how written and verbal instructions in his teaching practice affected students. Such a simple yet powerful inquiry topic.


    Lyndon was recently awarded the History Teachers' Association of Victoria's 2024 Award for Excellence in History Education by an Early Career Educator.


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    25 mins
  • Imogen - How the VIT inquiry enriched my teaching

    Imogen - How the VIT inquiry enriched my teaching
    May 26 2024

    Imogen focused on the use of assessment for her VIT inquiry.


    As is the case in many VIT inquiries, Imogen found she also gained much more knowledge about other areas of her teaching practice than she had expected.


    In this episode, Imogen discusses her inquiry, the role of student voice, and how her inquiry has led her to complete further studies.



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    33 mins
  • Linda Blakis - How to navigate the VIT inquiry process

    Linda Blakis - How to navigate the VIT inquiry process
    May 26 2024

    Do you know what happens if the VIT asks to audit your inquiry?


    In this episode, I speak with Linda Blakis, the Professional Practice Manager at the VIT. We talk about the inquiry process and Linda explains all the ways the VIT can support both mentors and mentees. Plus, she answers lots of questions that beginning teachers often have about the process.


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    38 mins