Teachers Matter Podcast

Teachers Matter Podcast

Hear about our quest to bring you a podcast to share stories, strategies, and wisdom to inspire your teaching & enhance your life.

Episodes

December 6, 2024 31 mins

Feeling the weight of change and end-of-year exhaustion? Join Karen and Meg as they explore the realities of teaching today, sharing honest conversations on releasing stress, reclaiming energy, and standing up for what matters most in education and life.


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In this episode, we explore how to create a classroom culture where curiosity and critical thinking thrive from day one. Learn how to encourage inquiry, focus on the process over the product, and empower students to ask big questions and evaluate their own thinking.

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In this episode, we discuss redefining leadership in schools, exploring how shared leadership can unlock creativity, empower teachers and students, and build a strong, collaborative culture. Tune in to discover how you can grow more leaders in your organisation! Plus - check out 'I Love Teaching' segment featuring Vicki Theobald.

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Karen & Meg chat about what if classroom management is rooted in mutual respect, where students and teachers engage as partners in learning. By fostering empathy, implementing restorative practices, and promoting student voice, they highlight how respect-based management enhances engagement, accountability, and positive behaviour.

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August 7, 2024 21 mins

Explore the transformative idea of redefining student success in our debut season 3 episode. We chat about moving beyond traditional grades to emphasise soft skills, recognise diverse intelligences, and celebrate personal growth and resilience. We also discuss holistic assessment methods and fostering an environment that values comprehensive student achievements and real-world readiness.

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June 26, 2023 24 mins

Generosity comes from a genuine desire to make a positive impact and contribute to the wellbeing of others. In this episode we explore generosity, the upsides and downsides, and how it can create a happier and healthier environment for us all.

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Knowing about the brain can enhance what we do every day as teachers and parents. Listen in as Karen and Megan share some information and ideas about neuroscience in the classroom.

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April 4, 2023 25 mins

In this podcast we focus on Teacher Aides, often our unsung superheroes. Karen shares some findings from her recent research and we talk about communication, inclusion and share some strategies that can help Teacher Aides support learners.

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It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the seemingly endless to-do list in teaching. In this episode, we share strategies, tools, and tips to help reduce the overwhelm and so you can do what you do more effectively and efficiently.

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January 16, 2023 26 mins

Mindfulness might seem like a bit of a trend at the moment and it is a wonderful asset for teacher well-being and classroom harmony. Learn more about being mindful including some helpful strategies to get you started.

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December 12, 2022 21 mins

Giving and receiving feedback, particularly receiving, is a powerful part of the learning process. Today we chat about feedback and share some tools and strategies that you can try.

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November 28, 2022 22 mins

Giving our students voice and choice empowers them to become self-directed learners. There are many ways to approach this, and we are sharing some with you here.

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November 14, 2022 25 mins

As teachers, we make thousands of decisions every day, and that can be exhausting. Find ways to avoid decision fatigue and keep making healthy choices for ourselves with us.

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October 31, 2022 19 mins

This wonderful book by Owen Eastwood helps us to use ancient knowledge to bring people together and enhance our teams. We will share some highlights and how this relates to the work we do in schools.

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October 17, 2022 22 mins

Teaching to meet the needs of the individuals in our care is a worthy challenge, and we share some tips and tools to support embracing differentiation in your classroom.

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May 30, 2022 25 mins

Time is a resource that we all have, and how you spend it can fill you up or drain you. We share a range of tips and tricks to manage that beautiful resource.

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May 16, 2022 19 mins

Getting away from teaching with the hope that skills and knowledge we want our students to develop will get caught rather than taught.

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Authentic learning tasks create opportunities for our students to develop and use skills and knowledge in meaningful ways.

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April 18, 2022 24 mins

Disruptive, Stubborn, Out of Control by Bo Hejlskov-Elven. Learn about using a low-arousal approach to make a difference for all of our students so they can do their best.

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April 4, 2022 27 mins

Happy (contented) healthy teachers, tend to have happier healthier classrooms where students can do better socially, emotionally, and academically. 

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