Talking Teaching

Mar 26 2025 44 ep. 31 mins 692

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Tune in to Talking Teaching and join the lively discussion about effective and evidence-based classroom practice, as well as the latest in educational thinking. In each episode, leading educators and thinkers from around the world, including our own from the Faculty of Education, share their thoughts and unique perspectives.

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The Purpose of Education: In Conversation with Professor Gert Biesta

Mar 26 2025 41 mins

Guests:Gert Biesta is a Professor of Public Education in the Centre for Public Education and Pedagogy, Maynooth University, and Professor of Educational Theory and Pedagogy at the Moray House School of Education and Sport, University of Edinburgh. Description:In this episode, Dr Sophie Specjal speaks with global education thought leader Professor Gert Biesta about the purpose of ed

Creative Lesson Planning - practical strategies to enhance learning and empower teachers

Feb 04 2025 34 mins

Professor John Quay is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Education Rhian ap Rees is the Assistant Principal at Auburn South Primary School Darian Hunte is the Year 4 Teacher at Auburn South Primary School For the first episode of season 9, Dr Sophie Specjal explores curriculum design and unit planning with Auburn South Primary School’s Rhian ap Rees and Darien Hunte, alongsid

A New Approach to Measuring Student Success with Melbourne Metrics

Dec 15 2024 31 mins

Guests: Professor Sandra Milligan is the Executive Director of Melbourne Metrics and expert in Assessment Research Jonathan Walter is the Principal of Carey Baptist Grammar School Description: In our final 2024 episode, Talking Teaching explores how Melbourne Metrics is transforming student assessment by going beyond academics. We speak with Professor Sandra Milligan from the Unive

Fostering Motivation and Wellbeing in Education

Oct 28 2024 34 mins

Guests: Dr Lara Mossman is a Wellbeing science expert and Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Wellbeing Science Dr Rachel Colla is a Teaching and Learning Innovation Lead and Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Wellbeing Science Description: In this episode, we speak with Dr. Rachel Colla and Dr. Lara Mossman from the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Education about teaching for

Rethinking Technology’s Role in Students’ Mental Health

Sep 22 2024 26 mins

Guests: Professor Nikki Rickard is a professor of Wellbeing Science in the Faculty of Education, University of Melbourne, with a focus on digital mental health and emotional regulation. Dr David Bakkar is a clinical psychologist, researcher and the Founding Director of MoodMission. Description: In this episode, Professor Nikki Rickard and Dr David Backer explore the effects of dig

The Importance of Play in Early Childhood Learning

Sep 01 2024 29 mins

Guests: Dr Sarah Young is a Senior Lecturer and Research Fellow at the Research in Effective Education in Early Childhood (REEaCh) Centre in the Faculty of Education, University of Melbourne. Nicole Pilsworth is the Executive Manager, Early Learning at Gowrie Victoria and the Chair of the Victorian committee of Early Childhood Australia. Description: This episode explores the power

Educating in the Digital Age: From theory to classroom

Jul 15 2024 32 mins

The use of digital education and artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming the new norm. In this episode, we are joined by Carlo Perrotta, an Associate Professor of Digital Education, and Dr. Matthew Fyfield, Deputy Principal of Mazenod College, who explore the intricate world of educational technology and its impact on teaching and learning. Together, they tackle ethical concern

Strategies for Impactful Educational Leadership: A Conversation with Jim Watterston and Yong Zhao

Jun 03 2024 28 mins

In this special episode, we sit down with distinguished guests Professor Jim Watterston, Dean of the Faculty of Education, and Professor Yong Zhao, Foundation Distinguished Professor at the University of Kansas. Together, they discuss their recent co-authored book, 'Focused: Understanding, Negotiating, and Maximizing Your Influence as a School Leader,' offering a practical

The Universities Accord and strengthening the link between schools and higher education

May 07 2024 28 mins

The release of the Universities Accord earlier this year marks a pivotal moment in higher education policy. Its recommendations address crucial aspects of the evolving higher ed landscape, including equity, funding, HECS/HELP, and living costs. These changes could profoundly influence the decisions of first-year students transitioning from school to higher ed, emphasising the pivot

Supporting Neurodiversity in Our Schools: A Teacher's Guide

Apr 08 2024 27 mins

Australian schools are recognising the growing importance of fostering inclusive spaces for neurodiverse students. Teachers play a vital role in creating belonging for these students. But how can we support teachers, to support neurodivergent students in the classroom? We speak to experts Jess Rowlings and Dr Matt Harrison, co-directors of Next Level Collaboration and passionate re