In this episode, we're joined by Rex Monsoon, a Master of Teaching student at Edith Cowan University, currently on his final professional experience in the remote community of Kalumburu, Western Australia.
Episode Highlights:
- Rex shares his journey as a mature-age student transitioning into teaching from creative fields
- Insights into teaching design and technology, visual art, and incorporating First Nations perspectives
- Strategies for cultivating and developing strengths in challenging teaching environments
- Creating flexible boundaries for differentiation and student engagement
- Balancing positive feedback with areas for development in student growth
- The importance of reflective practice and challenging one's own viewpoints
- Approaches to mentoring and fostering individual potential in students
- How a strength-based approach could transform schools and impact communities
Key Takeaways:
- Strengths need to be stretched and challenged to develop
- Mistakes are valuable learning opportunities for both teachers and students
- Engaging with carers helps build supportive learning dispositions
- Educators can be agents for change beyond the school gates
Join us for an inspiring conversation about leveraging character strengths in education, particularly in remote and regional settings.
Featuring host Narelle Lemon with guest co hosts Carli Sanbrook, Tammy Green, and special guest Rex Monsoon.
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