
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

Dec 9, 2023 • 47min
Season 3 | Episode 35 | Data Storytelling
In Season 3 | Episode 35 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
How do we effectively engage with data?
In this episode, we are joined by Selena. If you would like more information about Selena and the work she does, please visit: https://www.selenafisk.com/
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

Dec 2, 2023 • 42min
Season 3 | Episode 34 | Growth Mindset
In Season 3 | Episode 34 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
What can we do as educators and leaders to develop growth mindsets?
In this episode, we are joined by Ashleigh. If you would like more information about Ashleigh and the work she does, please visit: https://rainbowskycreations.com/
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

Nov 25, 2023 • 39min
Season 3 | Episode 33 | Questioning in Mathematics
In Season 3 | Episode 33 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
How can teachers embed questioning into mathematics?
In this episode, we are joined by Bruno. If you would like more information about Bruno and the work he does, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brunoreddy/?originalSubdomain=uk
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

Nov 18, 2023 • 58min
Season 3 | Episode 32 | Parent Engagement
In Season 3 | Episode 32 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
What value is there in partnering with parents to support students?
In this episode, we are joined by Rachel Stewart. If you would like more information about Rachel and the work she does, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelstewartpracticallylearning/?originalSubdomain=au
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

Nov 4, 2023 • 51min
Season 3 | Episode 31 | Phonics Instruction
In Season 3 | Episode 31 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
What does effective phonics instruction look like in practice?
In this episode, we are joined by Tamsin Milledge. If you would like more information about Tasmin and the work she does, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tam-milledge-40099b296/?originalSubdomain=au
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

Oct 21, 2023 • 50min
Season 3 | Episode 30 | Wellbeing Education
In Season 3 | Episode 30 | We will be unpacking and discussing: Why is it important for schools to get wellbeing right?
In this episode, we are joined by David Bott If you would like more information about David and the work he does, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidfbott/?originalSubdomain=au
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

Oct 14, 2023 • 46min
Season 3 | Episode 28 | Teacher and Parent Partnerships
In Season 3 | Episode 28 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How do we effectively build a culture of trust, collaboration and enquiry between teachers and parents?
In this episode, we are joined by Andrew Oberthur If you would like more information about Andrew and the work he does, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-oberthur-910196162/?originalSubdomain=au
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

Sep 30, 2023 • 53min
Season 3 | Episode 27 | Reporting
The podcast discusses semester two reporting in schools, including organization, deadlines, and comment editing. They also discuss assessing and reporting student progress, effective communication with parents, and tips for writing comments and filling out reports. The speakers advocate for innovation in school reporting and emphasize the importance of understandable and actionable reports for parents.

Sep 16, 2023 • 1h 6min
Season 3 | Episode 26 | Curriculum Reform
In Season 3 | Episode 26 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How do teachers effectively navigate curriculum reforms? View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

Aug 26, 2023 • 32min
Season 3 | Episode 25 | AI in Education
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the role of generative AI in reshaping education. They explore the current state of AI in education and its potential positive impact while addressing concerns about cheating and plagiarism. The podcast also delves into the biases and discrimination in AI chatbots and emphasizes the importance of safeguards to prevent marginalization. The speakers share their personal reflections on AI in education, emphasizing the need to be critical consumers of technology.