TeachCast

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TeachCast is a podcast by teachers, for teachers. Join our dynamic teacher co-hosts as we take a look into life inside and outside the classroom from the perspective of incredible educators making a daily difference in NSW public schools. Listeners will gain advice and hear stories on a range of topics from beginning teacher support to classroom management and opportunities for enhancing your teaching career. Website - www.tinyurl.com/TeachCast Facebook - www.facebook.com/teachnsw Instagram - www.instagram.com/teachnsw Twitter - www.twitter.com/teachNSW YouTube - www.youtube.com/@teachnsw

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Episode 7: On getting the right mentor support as a beginning teacher

May 08 2024 43 mins

In this episode, we jump into the shoes of an early career teacher and explore what support is available to help beginning teachers find their feet in the classroom. Clare, a trained English teacher and beginning teacher mentor extraordinaire, joins us on the couch to answer common questions asked by pre-service and early career teachers, including: What’s involved in the accred

Episode 6: On supporting and guiding teachers as an AP, C&I ft. @Mr.J.Learning.Space

Apr 25 2024 43 mins

In Episode 6, you’ll meet Aaron, an assistant principal, curriculum & instruction (AP, C&I), in a NSW public school. From being a public school student himself to 16 years of teaching experience in the public education system, Aaron has a deep-seated passion for making a positive impact on every student he interacts with. Over the last 10 years of his career, Aaron has ta

Episode 5: On developing your leadership potential ft. @giftedandtalentedteacher

Apr 10 2024 36 mins

In Episode 5, you’ll meet Sarah, an assistant principal in a NSW public school. You may know Sarah from social media as @giftedandtalentedteacher, where she has built a supportive teacher network beyond the classroom. Sarah takes a deep dive into her leadership journey and talks with our co-hosts about the fear, success and learnings that can come from stepping out of your comfo

Episode 4: On the great debate between primary and secondary teaching

Mar 27 2024 30 mins

In this episode, all gloves are off as Shannon, a primary-trained teacher, and Siobhan, a secondary-trained teacher, go head-to-head in the great debate of primary versus secondary teaching. For listeners who are yet to enter the classroom, Shannon takes you through a day in the life of a primary teacher (and in her case, impromptu dance teacher) and Siobhan will let you jump into

Episode 3: On teaching mathematics and how it opened doors for Eddie Woo

Mar 13 2024 44 mins

In this episode we speak to Eddie Woo, mathematics expert, self-confessed geek and educational leader with the NSW Department of Education. Famous in teaching circles and beyond, Eddie has over one million YouTube subscribers to his channel @misterwootube. He currently splits his time between providing curriculum support for the mathematics team within the department and teaching a

Episode 2: On studying to become a teacher and how the FTC enriched Inara’s experience

Mar 13 2024 32 mins

Are you a pre-service or beginning teacher, finding your feet in the classroom? You’re going to want to tune in. In this episode, we speak to pre-service teacher, Inara, who is in her final year of a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) at the University of Sydney, specialising in modern history and business studies. We first met (fan-girled over) Inara at a Future

Episode 1: Welcome to TeachCast

Mar 13 2024 17 mins

The microphones are on and the cameras are rolling. Tune in to Episode 1 of TeachCast to meet our dynamic teacher co-hosts, Shannon and Siobhan, as they share their own teaching journeys. Shannon is a primary school teacher with experience teaching high-potential and gifted students, who loves nothing more than design thinking and project-based learning. Siobhan brings the perspect