Teach NSW Podcast

Jan 22 2025 25 ep. 39 mins 6

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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 of the Teach NSW Podcast 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/TeachNSW Facebook - www.facebook.com/teachnsw Instagram - www.instagram.com/teachnsw X (Twitter) - www.twitter.com/teachNSW YouTube - www.youtube.com/@teachnsw

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Summer Series Episode 2: On paying it forward to future generations of teachers

Jan 22 2025 34 mins

On the couch this week, we’re excited to introduce you to Kerryanne, a retired primary school principal with an impressive 50 years of experience working with the NSW Department of Education. We dive into Kerryanne’s extensive career in teaching and her passion for giving back to the profession that provided so much joy, satisfaction and achievement in her life. After being in

Summer Series Episode 1: On the range of roles available with the NSW Department of Education

Jan 08 2025 38 mins

This week we are joined on the couch by Yvette Poshoglian, Education Specialist, Technology 4 Learning, as she takes us through the varied roles that have marked her career path in education and beyond. After working in the arts and publishing industry, Yvette discovered her passion for teaching and took the leap to retrain, supported by a scholarship from the NSW Department of Edu

Episode 23: On Our Plan for NSW Public Education featuring Murat Dizdar

Dec 16 2024 43 mins

For the Season 1 finale of the Teach NSW Podcast, we are joined on the couch by a very special guest, Murat Dizdar, Secretary of the NSW Department of Education. In this episode, we explore Murat’s 27-year education journey, from pre-service teacher and classroom teacher to school principal and his current executive role. We also recognise his other significant titles, including

Episode 22: On accessing technology and digital resources for the classroom

Dec 11 2024 46 mins

Keen to enhance your use of digital tools and resources in your classroom? This week, we are joined on the couch by Linda, Director, Technology Enablement, Schools & Skills, as we talk about all things technology and the extensive list of digital resources available for classroom learning from the NSW Department of Education. With over 18 years of teaching experience and curren

Episode 21: On inquiry-based learning and developing critical thinking skills

Dec 05 2024 41 mins

This week, we are joined by Alice Vigors, a relieving principal in a NSW public school with 15 years of experience in education. On the couch, Alice shares her professional journey into leadership roles with the NSW Department of Education and how she has pursued other passion projects including @thinkingpathways. In this episode we dive into the power of inquiry-based learning by

Episode 20: On the value of the Yarn and building meaningful connections

Nov 28 2024 52 mins

Tune in to this week’s episode as we have a Yarn with Tammy, a proud Biripi woman and school principal in a NSW public school. In this episode we dive into Tammy’s successful teaching career with a particular focus on Aboriginal education and the value of mentorship and community. On the couch, Tammy reminisces on her personal experiences as a student and the critical role of

Episode 19: On building a collaborative school culture and paving the way for future teachers

Nov 20 2024 43 mins

From mentorship and leadership to project-based learning and building billy carts, in this week’s episode, we are joined by Matt, a school principal with over 34 years of experience in NSW public schools. On the couch, Matt shares key memories and insights from teaching in over 7 school contexts on his journey to becoming a school principal. You can truly feel Matt's enthusiasm

Episode 18: On empowering every student's learning in an inclusive education system

Nov 14 2024 34 mins

Have you considered training to become an inclusive/special education teacher? If so, this episode is a must-listen. Join us on the couch this week with Mel, a trained primary and inclusive/special education teacher as she shares her experience working with students with additional learning needs. Mel reflects on her early career, where she had the opportunity to teach in a school

Episode 17: On why numeracy is everyone's business and key strategies for the classroom

Nov 14 2024 49 mins

Multiplicative and mental computation strategies. Concrete tools and manipulatives. You can count on all the mathematics metalanguage this week, as Juliana, Numeracy Adviser K - 6 and Primary School Teacher, joins us on the couch to discuss improving student outcomes in numeracy. Before diving into practical strategies, we first talk about the importance of building a culture of cu

Episode 16: On this World Teachers' Day we celebrate the teachers who inspired us

Oct 24 2024 29 mins

Tune in to this special edition of the Teach NSW Podcast as we celebrate and recognise World Teachers' Day. Established by UNESCO in 1994, World Teachers' Day honours all teachers and the profound impact they have on the lives of their students. This year, NSW public schools will be celebrating teachers on Friday 25 October 2024. In this episode, our co-hosts, Shannon and Siobhan,