The Parent-Teacher Project

David Allen is a professor of English at the College of Staten Island and is the chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the School of Education. David has written several books on the importance of collaboration between teachers and the impact this can have on their students' education. Today we'll be talking about how to make the most from a collaborative teaching environment and run through why it is so important to reflect and share teaching experiences with our colleagues. Key Quote: "When teachers collaborate with each other the school becomes a more collaborative environment" You don't want to miss What are professional learning communities? Making the most out of collaborative teacher meetings What is the ideal learning group size? How to use feedback effectively The role of the meeting facilitator Frequency of meetings What are thinking routines? Resources: https://www.booktopia.com.au/protocols-in-the-classroom-david-allen/book/9780807759042.html You can: Submit a question to our team Follow us on Instagram @theparentteacherproject Find out more about us and what we do, visit our website Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on any of our future episodes

Mark Anderson is the current Head of Senior School and Head of HSIE at Redfield College. Mark helps direct the quality of teaching and learning in Years 10 to 12 in such a way that the students can perform at their absolute best. In this episode we talk about how to build positive relationships with your students, why it's so important, and how to successfully create a learning environment in your classroom. Key Quote: "The reason I became a teacher is because of the rapport that I had with my Year 12 Ancient teacher" You don't want to miss Why positive relationships are so important in the classroom Strategies for building rapport with students Strategies for new teachers Juggling positivity and respect in the classroom Managing disconnected students Resources: Simple Tips To Building Rapport You can: Submit a question to our team Follow us on Instagram @theparentteacherproject Find out more about us and what we do, visit our website Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on any of our future episodes

Dr. Andrew Mullins, former headmaster and author of 'Parenting For Character', discusses insights from a survey on parenting in the digital age. He reveals strategies for teaching kids to make wise online choices and highlights the key role of parental modeling in healthy technology use. Mullins explores how technology can either connect or disconnect families, stressing the importance of meaningful interactions. He shares tips for effective communication with teenagers and emphasizes the need for parents to present a united front on tech usage.

Today, we will be talking about a relatively new method of problem-solving: Design Thinking. Matt Aldous, the current headmaster of Redfield College, has 20 years of experience in education, the last 10 of which were spent in educational leadership. Matt recently completed a course on Design Thinking, with the Design Thinking Academy of Australia and New Zealand. Today he talks about why this approach of learning is so effective. Key Quote: "If we can just try and make things a little bit better than when we pick them up, it makes a huge difference." You don't want to miss What is Design Thinking? Design Thinking for the classroom The impact of continuous improvement Building as a team Resources: Design Thinking Academy Scrum - Book You can: Submit a question to our team Follow us on Instagram @theparentteacherproject Find out more about us and what we do, visit our website Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on any of our future episodes!

Dr. Jakubowski is a well-respected international influencer who helps kids live happier, healthier lives. She has touched the lives of thousands of families in with her ability to connect and help kids experience success despite challenging behaviours. With a doctorate in Educational Leadership and nearly 20 years of experience as a teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal, Karin is highly regarded as an educational game-changer. Today Dr. Jakubowski speaks with us about how your children can start using mindfulness practices in their day-to-day. Key Quote: "He was taking a test and got stuck. He took three deep breaths, went back to the question, and he wasn't anymore, he was able to finish his test. He really attributed this to learning these breathing techniques." You don't want to miss Bringing mindfulness to our classrooms Why mindfulness has been so important during covid Impacts on students' academic performance Scheduling mindfulness sessions Resources: Momnificent Podcast Educational Impact Academy Breathing Exercises You can: Submit a question to our team Follow us on Instagram @theparentteacherproject Find out more about us and what we do, visit our website Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on any of our future episodes!

Today we have David Gillespie on the show who is a lawyer and an author of 12 self-help books about healthy eating, in the context of his own experience regaining health. Two of his books (Sweet Poison, and The Sweet Poison Quit Plan) are widely known , helping thousands of Australians quit sugar. Today we'll be talking about the effects of sugar on children, along with David's own journey to learning about sugar's impact on our health. Key Quote: "If you're going to stop consuming sugar, you have to do it the way you stop consuming any other addictive, which is you have to stop, actually stop." You don't want to miss David's sugar journey What makes sugar so addictive for our children? Hidden sugars Can we manage sugar intake? Resources: Sweet Poison The Sweet Poison Quit Plan David Gillespie You can: Submit a question to our team Follow us on instagram @theparentteacherproject Find out more about us and what we do, visit our website Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any of our future episodes!

Today we are joined by Gia-Yen Luong. In 2019 Gia-Yen was awarded a prestigious Rhodes Scholarship to do a Master's in Education at Oxford University, not only enabling her to learn alongside the brightest minds but also exposing her to the most diverse educational experiences of teachers from all around the world. Gia-Yen has been teaching for more than 8 years now in a variety of settings and will be talking to us about what traits make a great teacher. Key Quote: "Great teachers are the ones who teach with their whole selves." You don't want to miss The origins of teaching Teaching in the Northern Territory Traits that make a great teacher Resources: Teach For Australia You can: Submit a question to our team Follow us on instagram @theparentteacherproject Find out more about us and what we do, visit our website Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any of our future episodes! Resources: Teach For Australia You can: Submit a question to our team Follow us on instagram @theparentteacherproject Find out more about us and what we do, visit our website Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any of our future episodes!

Today we're talking about the important role hobbies play in our children's lives. Our guest today is Sean Kos, an engineer and family man who has seen his four children find and develop hobbies of their own. Sean talks about how hobbies have helped shape the man he is today, why every kid should have a hobby, and how as a parent you can either help or hinder your child as they discover their own interests Key Quote: "I really think that the hobbies, the activities, that's the fun zone of parenting" You don't want to miss Why are hobbies so important growing up? Tell-tale signs your child needs a hobby Hobbies to share with you children Resources: Purposeful Hobbies You can: Submit a question to our team Follow us on instagram @theparentteacherproject Find out more about us and what we do, visit our website Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any of our future episodes!

Doug is a graduate of Redfield College and has completed two university degrees. One a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, and the other, a Master in Environmental Economics. In this episode we'll be talking about Year 13, navigating your first year outside of high school. This is an episode for students to get a grasp of some of the potential challenges ahead, and it is also an episode for parents to understand that their roles as mentors does not stop after high school. Key Quote: "The moment you graduate and you start applying for a job, the first thing companies look at is your experience." You don't want to miss First year struggles Forming new friendships Finding work during university Scholarships are easier to get than you think! Resources: Meet As Strangers Leave As Friends You can: Submit a question to our team Follow us on instagram @theparentteacherproject Find out more about us and what we do, visit our website Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any of our future episodes!

This week, Dr. Chetan Pandit talks about quality of sleep and how it's affecting your student. Dr. Pandit is a Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physician and a senior associate lecturer in Paediatrics at the University of Sydney. In this episode, Dr. Pandit reveals the secrets to good sleep, what our kids can do day to day to achieve higher quality sleep, and how sleep quality affects the academic performance of our children. If you're looking for ways to give your child or student the best shot at succeeding during their schooling life, have a listen and takeaway plenty of tips to your family sleep better! Key Quote: "Those who sleep adequately for 8 to 10 hours, their grades are much higher than those who are not sleeping." You don't want to miss Importance of sleep consistency Role of exercise How much sleep do we need? Caffeine effects Resources: Exercise & Sleep Sleep & Academic Performance Sleep Deprivation & Memory Problems You can: Submit a question to our team Follow us on instagram @theparentteacherproject Find out more about us and what we do, visit our website Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any of our future episodes!