Educator Yarns with Jessica Staines & Belinda Huntriss

May 21 2024 64 ep. 31 mins 22
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Educator Yarns serves as an informative and insightful discussion about the importance of embedding Aboriginal perspectives in early childhood education and the need for ongoing education and support in alignment with the Early Years Framework 2.0. Jessica Staines, Director of Koori Curriculum is back for season four with new co-host Belinda Huntress from Freshwater Education. Together the dynamic duo provide practical advice and resources for educators and advocate for a culturally inclusive, safe and respectful approach to teaching and learning.

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S4 EP11: Community, Culture, and Classroom: Building Connections That Educate

May 21 2024 44 mins  
In this compelling final episode of season four of "Educator Yarns," co-hosts Jessica Staines and Belinda Huntriss, renowned for their work with Indigenous perspectives, thoroughly explore the implementation and significance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in early childhood education. The episode explores Outcome Five of the EYLF, storytelling as a tool for e

S4 EP10: Indigenous Insights into Education and Outcome Four of the EYLF

May 14 2024 46 mins  
Welcome to another enriching episode of Educator Yarns, where Jessica Staines and Belinda Huntriss dive deep into Outcome 4 of the Early Years Learning Framework, focusing on "Children are confident and involved learners." This episode offers an in-depth exploration of how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives can be seamlessly integrated into Outcome Four of the EYLF,

S4 EP09: Enhancing Well-being: Integrating EYLF Outcome Three with Indigenous Insights

May 07 2024 33 mins  
Welcome to a pivotal episode of Educator Yarns, where hosts Jessica Staines and Belinda Huntriss delve into the integral aspects of Outcome Three from the Early Learning Framework, focusing on fostering children's sense of well-being with a nuanced incorporation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives. This episode not only unpacks these educational prerequisites but

S4 EP08: EYLF Outcome Two and Handling Racism: Backlash in Teaching Aboriginal History

Apr 30 2024 48 mins  
Welcome to episode eight of Educator Yarns, co-hosts Jessica Staines and Belinda Huntriss explore the challenging but critical aspects of social justice in education and the significant backlash faced by educators when addressing Aboriginal histories and contemporary issues in educational settings. This episode is not just a reflection on challenges but a robust guide on navigating

S4 EP07: Rewind: Educator Yarns Season 2 Interview with Rebecca Burch

Apr 23 2024 23 mins  
In this throwback episode from season two of Educator Yarns, we are delighted to revisit one of our most popular discussions, featuring an insightful dialogue with Rebecca Burch. Rebecca is a passionate advocate for nature play and a seasoned educator with over 25 years of experience, leading the team at Cotton Wood Learning. Rebecca's pioneering nature-based education program not

S4 EP06: Integrating Indigenous Perspectives in Early Learning Through the New EYLF

Apr 16 2024 54 mins  
In this captivating episode of Educator Yarns, host Jessica Staines, alongside co-host Belinda Huntress from Freshwater Education, embark on an insightful exploration of integrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into the new EYLF. Dive into this enlightening episode to discover how you can bring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives to life in your

S4 EP05: Foundations for the Future: Curriculum Planning and Reconciliation

Apr 09 2024 32 mins  
In this deeply engaging episode of Educator Yarns, Jessica Staines and co-host Belinda Huntriss explore the intricacies of curriculum planning within the framework of Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs). As both delve into the significance of incorporating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures across all educational levels, listeners are treated to a wealth of

S4 EP04: Cultural Confidence in the Classroom: Strategies for Success

Apr 02 2024 45 mins  
In episode four of Educator Yarns, Jessica Staines from Koori Curriculum and Belinda Huntriss from Freshwater Education delve into the crucial topic of embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in educational settings. With a focus on the practical application of Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) actions and the enrichment of early learning environments, Jessica a

S4 EP03: RAP Actions and Visible Respect in Early Education

Mar 26 2024 45 mins  
Welcome to Episode 3 of "Educator Yarns," where hosts Jessica Staines and Belinda share their expertise on bolstering Early Education environments through Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) initiatives. In this episode we delve into practical ways educators can visibly demonstrate respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, care for country, and support Indigenous bus

S4 EP02: Planning for success with your RAP

Mar 19 2024 48 mins  
Welcome to another enriching episode of "Educator Yarns," where we delve into the essence of integrating Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) actions into early learning settings. Hosted by Jessica Staines, and joined by esteemed co-host Belinda Huntriss, an advocate for Aboriginal education, we embark on a journey to uncover practical strategies, shared experiences, and insightful dis