Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast

Feb 18 2025 34 ep. 15 mins 19
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Drawing on over 125 years of experience, we explore and discuss meaningful topics in early childhood education with some of the sector's most experienced educators and subject matter experts. With each short episode, our aim is to provoke minds and inspire excellence in early childhood education. Brought to you by KU Children's Services.

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Spotlight on the What and Why of Philosophy

Feb 18 2025 14 mins  
How do we elevate the importance of a service philosophy and collaboratively use it to guide practice?

10 Minutes on Critical Reflection in Action with Jan Faulkner

Oct 13 2024 11 mins  
What is critical reflection and how do you make this a part of your service practice? Critical reflection is a team sport. Join Jan as she helps clarify the common misconceptions of critical reflection and offers some practical tips to transform practice.

Spotlight on Music for Education with James Madsen

Oct 13 2024 24 mins  
Music for entertainment or education? Join composer and music educator James Madsen as he talks about why music education is such an important part of a child's life and why intentionality in music is essential.

Spotlight on Supporting Children and Families from Diverse Backgrounds

Apr 04 2024 21 mins  
Listen to Dr Criss Jones Diaz talk about why it is essential to support children to maintain their home language. What are the benefits and how do we provide language rich environments for children who speak languages other than English?

Spotlight on Contemporary Pedagogy with Sally Beesley

Mar 11 2024 17 mins  
What are the contemporary pedagogy issues facing early childhood educators today? Spend time with Sally Beesley as she shares an example of practice, reflecting on gender curiosity and authentic partnerships.

10 Minutes on Building a Positive Team Culture with Amanda Alderman

Jan 29 2024 11 mins  
What does a positive team culture look and feel like? Join KU Croydon Director Amanda Alderman as she shares her tips and strategies on how, as the leader in the space, she began the journey towards building a positive team culture.

Spotlight on Diversity, Lived Experience and the Power of Words with Sally Beesley

Sep 03 2023 30 mins  
Sally Beesley talks about her lived experience as a person living with a physical disability. She gives powerful insights into hidden messages behind our words and actions and what they can mean for the children and families in our services.

Spotlight on Documenting Differently with Nicole Sheath

Aug 27 2023 18 mins  
Documenting differently starts with thinking differently. Hear how Nicole uses the simplicity of the words ‘see, think and wonder’ to write a story that ends with more questions than answers, focusses on what she really sees, and consequently elevates parent engagement.

10 Minutes on the Questions of Critical Reflection

Jun 01 2023 9 mins  
In this episode, Jan Faulkner and Fiona Harris explore questions that encourage stories of practice – stories that inspire us to engage in critical reflection.

10 Minutes on Children in Their Community with Fiona Harris and Fran Bastion

May 24 2023 11 mins  
Listen to Fran and Fiona discuss how to support children’s emerging identities as active citizens in their neighbourhoods and communities. Reflect on how, in your service, you match ideals for community connections to everyday practice.