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Transforming Teaching Podcast
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Transforming Teaching Podcast
Join Dr Katie Hotko, Faculty of Education’s Academic Partnerships Coordinator, and Professor Alexandra Lasczik, Associate Dean Education Partnerships, as they invite SCU academics and sector professionals with diverse educational backgrounds, insights and experiences to share their understandings about a range of pressing issues that teachers in Australian classrooms are facing today.
Season 1 focuses on Early Childhood Education and Care.
Season 1 - quick links
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Episode 4
The Importance of Rituals in the Early Childhood Classroom with Pedagogista Lucia Stacchiotti
In this episode, Lucia Stacchiotti, an experienced educator and psychotherapist, discusses the concept of 'slowness' in early childhood education. The episode highlights the benefits of slowing down, Reggio practices, reflective practice, and the impact of rituals on learning.
Listen to Episode 4
Episode 3
Visual Arts Learnings with Professor Alexandra Lasczik and Dr Katie Hotko
In this episode, Professor Alexandra Lasczik, an expert in Visual Arts education with more than 40 years of teaching experience, discusses the importance of Visual Arts in early childhood settings. The episode covers her experiences, the concept of enabling constraints, and the significance of materials in artmaking.
Listen to Episode 3
Episode 2
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives with Madison Rybka
In this episode Madison Rybka, a proud Arrernte woman and experienced teacher, discusses integrating Indigenous perspectives into early childhood education. The episode covers practical strategies for educators, the importance of cultural knowledge, and how to approach this work respectfully.
Listen to Episode 2
Episode 1
Digital Technologies with Dr Amanda Levido and Dr Jubilee Smith
This episode explores the role of digital technologies in early childhood education with experts Dr. Jubilee Smith and Dr. Amanda Levido. They discuss the impact of digital tools on children's learning, specific applications, and professional development for educators.
Listen to Episode 1