Out-of-Field Teaching Toolkit Podcast

Heralding the 5th season of this humble, niche podcast. Find out about the theme for this year's Out-of-Field Teaching Across Specialisations international syposium to be held 7 to 8 February hybrid (online and in Belgrade, Serbia). And get an inkling of my ruminations for some (out-of-LEFT-field) ideas about which I'd like to present. Link: https://ooftas-collective.org/2025-symp

A quick review of what the Out-of-Field Teaching Toolkit podcast has featured in season 4 in 2024 and what's coming up in 2025. Any suggestions for interviewees or subjects for a future pod? Email [email protected]

Dr Mauricière de Govia, a New York-based education leadership consultant, shares transformative insights for teachers stepping into unfamiliar subject areas. Drawing from decades of experience, Dr de Govia discusses the power of mentorship, the importance of consistent support structures, and the role of school leaders in fostering teacher and student success. Find out how ‘blac

Former elementary school music teacher, Dr Guilana Conti, shares her insights into K-8 music pedagogies. She’s the Director of Operations and Equity at Music Workshop, a not-for-profit organisation. Dr Conti talks about the new hip hop curriculum launching late 2024 and shares how culturally responsive teaching can transform out-of-field teaching experiences. Music Workshop was f

This episode explores OOFT with Ebony Love, who has 15 years in education, now leads continuous improvement for teacher preparation in Texas and is tackling a PhD. She talks about how alternative certification, mentor programs, and new policies are changing the landscape for Texas teachers. Ebony’s story of moving from a chemistry background into debate coaching and gaining multi

Tired of the blame-and-punish cycle in your classroom? Learn how restorative practices can offer a more effective and empowering approach to discipline and classroom management. Adam Voigt, a leading expert in the field, joins us to discuss how out-of-field teachers can implement restorative practices to create a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students. Links:

Michaela Epstein, a former president of the Mathematical Association of Victoria (Australia), discusses her work with Maths Teacher Circles, an initiative she started in 2020 to offer professional learning opportunities for in-field and out-of-field teachers of mathematics. It’s all about collaboration. In this pod, Michaela highlights the value of making connections within maths

Internationally renowned expert in science and sustainability education, Associate Professor Peta White, from Deakin University, Australia, shares her tips & insights for educators. Out-of-field teachers will learn about a range (and sequence) and super-practical pedagogies to enliven science and sustainability curricula in your classrooms, and how explicit teaching features as

One of the75 notable British-Pakistani academics, Professor Nadia Siddiqui of Durham University in the UK offers comparative insights into Pakistani and UK education systems, but also the early childhood education sector. If you’re an out-of-field teacher in junior primary/elementary, it’s helpful to know the milestones your students should have reached before they started ‘b

History curricula can delve into complex and potentially distressing topics. So, how can you approach these subjects sensitively using trauma-informed teaching practices when you’re teaching out-of-field? Cathy Baron, President of the Australian History Teachers’ Association, shares her insights on this challenging issue. Her top tips include seeking guidance from experienced h