
Teacher Takeaway
The Teacher Takeaway podcast is hosted by four Australian teachers. The purpose of the podcast is to provide educators with practical takeaway ideas to implement within their classroom or school setting.
Latest episodes

Jun 15, 2024 • 34min
Season 4 | Episode 18 | Instructional Coaching
In Season 4 | Episode 18 | We will be unpacking and discussing: What is the impact instructional coaching has on teachers?
In this episode, we are joined by Amanda. If you would like more information about Amanda and the work she does, please visit: https://www.handsonheads.au/instructionalliteracycoaching#:~:text=The%20Instructional%20Literacy%20Coaching%20Experience,and%20increasing%20student%20literacy%20achievement.
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

Jun 8, 2024 • 24min
Season 4 | Episode 17 | Dr William De Jean
In Season 4 | Episode 17 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How do we make learning stick for students?
In this episode, we are joined by Dr William De Jean. If you would like more information about William and the work he does, please visit: https://unleash-learning.com/about-us/
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

Jun 1, 2024 • 1h 4min
Season 4 | Episode 16 | Professional Growth with Simon Breakspear
In Season 4 | Episode 16 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How do schools and systems effectively support the professional growth and development of teachers?
In this episode, we are joined by Simon Breakspear. If you would like more information about Simon and the work he does, please visit: https://simonbreakspear.com/
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

May 25, 2024 • 37min
Season 4 | Episode 15 | Happy Schools
In Season 4 | Episode 15 | We will be unpacking and discussing: Who is responsible for improving staff wellbeing?
In this episode, we are joined by Steve Francis. If you would like more information about Steve and the work he does, please visit: https://www.happyschool.com.au/about-us/
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

May 18, 2024 • 36min
Season 4 | Episode 14 | Writing Meaningful Texts
In Season 4 | Episode 14 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How do we get the balance right between teaching skills and writing meaningful texts?
In this episode, we are joined by Louise Dempsey. If you would like more information about Louise and the work she does, please visit: https://nz.linkedin.com/in/louise-dempsey-97921022
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

May 11, 2024 • 56min
Season 4 | Episode 13 | Reconciliation
In Season 4 | Episode 13 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How do we effectively support reconciliation in schools?
In this episode, we are joined by Lesley Woodhouse. If you would like more information about Lesley and the work she does, please visit: https://au.linkedin.com/in/lesley-woodhouse-072852146
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

Apr 27, 2024 • 1h 28min
Special Episode | EduCoachMeet
The inaugural Aus Edu Coaches face-to-face event on Tuesday, March 19th, from 4:00 -6:00 pm was hosted at St Ives High School.
The Aus Edu Coaches Community aims to unite educators in the transformative power of coaching, fostering collaboration and authenticity within a vibrant community

Apr 20, 2024 • 47min
Season 4 | Episode 12 | How to engage students in writing
In Season 4 | Episode 12 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How do we effectively engage student in writing?
In this episode, we are joined by Jen McVeity. If you would like more information about Jen and the work she does, please visit: https://www.sevenstepswriting.com/about-sevensteps/the-team/
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

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Apr 13, 2024 • 54min
Season 4 | Episode 11 | Mastery Learning
Dr. Thomas Guskey discusses mastery learning in education, emphasizing formative assessments and differentiated instruction. The importance of clear assessment design, explicit instruction, and setting high standards for students is explored. The evolution of a book on mastery learning and resources for further learning are also highlighted.

Apr 6, 2024 • 35min
Season 4 | Episode 10 | Self-Regulated Learning
In Season 4 | Episode 10 | We will be unpacking and discussing: Self-regulated learning.
In this episode, we are joined by Dr Shyam Barr. If you would like more information about Dr Shyam and the work he does, please visit: https://www.shyambarr.com.au/
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes