
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

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

Mar 30, 2024 • 46min
Season 4 | Episode 9 | Jessica Staines
In Season 4 | Episode 9 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How can we ensure that we authentically embed Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander perspectives & culture into our classrooms?
In this episode, we are joined by Jessica Staines. If you would like more information about Jessica and the work she does, please visit: https://kooricurriculum.com/pages/about-jessica-staines
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

Mar 23, 2024 • 1h 7min
Season 4 | Episode 8 | Peter DeWitt & Michael Nelson
In Season 4 | Episode 8 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How do we unlock deeper levels of collaboration?
In this episode, we are joined by Peter DeWitt and Michael Nelson. If you would like more information about Peter and Michael and the work they do, please visit: https://petermdewitt.com/
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

Mar 16, 2024 • 40min
Season 4 | Episode 7 | Improving our own writing plus writing instruction
In Season 4 | Episode 7 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How do we get the teaching of writing right?
In this episode, we are joined by Dr Nathaniel Swain. If you would like more information about Nathaniel and the work he does, please visit: https://www.nathanielswain.com/
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

Mar 9, 2024 • 47min
Season 4 | Episode 6 | Emotional Intelligence in Education
In Season 4 | Episode 6 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
What do educators and leaders need to do to develop their emotional intelligence?
In this episode, we are joined by Ben Palmer. If you would like more information about the work he does, please visit: https://www.genosinternational.com/author/benpalmer/
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

Mar 2, 2024 • 47min
Season 4 | Episode 5 | Communicating to Collaborate
In Season 4 | Episode 5 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
How do we as educators effectively communicate with those around us?
In this episode, we are joined by Simon Dowling. If you would like more information about the work he does, please visit: https://www.simondowling.com.au/about
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

Feb 24, 2024 • 54min
Season 4 | Episode 4 | Putting FACES on the Data with Lyn Sharratt
In Season 4 | Episode 4 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
How do we as educators and leaders get the conditions right to support the success of all learners?
In this episode, we are joined by Lyn Sharratt. If you would like more information about the work she does, please visit: https://www.lynsharratt.com/
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes
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