Changing Conversations

Changing Conversations

By Sarah Philp and Billy BurkeEducation
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Changing Conversations episodes

  • E36 Time to Rethink
    A year on from deciding to create Changing Conversations, Sarah and Billy reflect on key themes of change and improvement, emphasising the need to rethink pre-pandemic assumptions. They look forward to forthcoming conversations with interesting contributors, and announce the star guest for the first ever Changing Conversations Live event. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3eaEaWv
    33 min
  • E35 Mission Dyslexia - In Conversation with Julie and Paul McNeil
    Julie and Paul McNeil are co-authors of recent publication 'Mission Dyslexia.' An ambassador for Dyslexia Scotland, Paul is passionate about ensuring young people have the best opportunities in life regardless of their needs. Julie and Paul speak with Billy and Sarah about their passion for making a difference, their hopes as parents of dyslexic children and what they would like to see change in the world of education. Follow https://twitter.com/dyslexiamission
    51 min
  • E33 Choose to Challenge - In Conversation with WomenEd Scotland

    Celebrating #IWD2021 in conversation with Lena Carter and Christine Couser of WomenEd Scotland. We explore what the the 'choose to challenge' theme for IWD means and how we can choose to challenge in the wider educational context. Connect with WomenEd Scotland on twitter @WomenEdScotland .If you would like to join the conversation there a WomenEd event on Saturday 13th March: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womened-scotland-connect-and-communicate-tickets-142955667249

    46 min
  • E32 In Conversation with Fiona Leadbetter
    Fiona is PT Art & Design at Kirkintilloch High School. You can find her on twitter @TeachArtDesign where she shares insights into her learning, teacher and leadership. A self-confessed 'edugeek', she connected with Darren Leslie to create and co-host #SctoEd2020. Here, Fiona shares her passion for learning at all ages and reflects on her professional learning journey as a teacher in Scotland.
    38 min
  • E31 The Right Drivers - In Conversation with Michael Fullan

    Billy and Sarah reconnect with Michael Fullan, a leading voice globally in education and systems change. They discuss Michael's latest paper, which intends to provide a "comprehensive solution to what ails the current public school system and its place in societal development - a system that is failing badly in the face of ever complex fundamental challenges to our survival . . . as a species." This conversation is one of challenge but ultimately, of hope. Follow Michael on Twitter. 

    59 min
  • E30 Supporting School Leaders - In Conversation with Jim Thewliss

    Jim Thewliss is General Secretary of School Leaders Scotland and a former secondary head teacher. In this episode Jim chats with Billy and Sarah about the role professional associations continue to play in the Covid-19 recovery process, why the need for empowerment is stronger than ever, and what needs to change with the qualifications system. Follow SLS @LeadersScotland and https://www.sls-scotland.org.uk/


    49 min
  • E29 Mindset Matters - In Conversation with Kate Middleton

    Kate Middleton is a teacher, author (as KJ Walton) and illustrator with 4 published books.  She started writing stories for her pupils to help them understand and explore mindset. She then went on to write a book for teachers and most recently for parents and carers.  Kate combines a deep theoretical understanding with practical insight and experience.  Kate's latest book 'Mindset Guardian' is available via her website - https://growthmindset.org/

    50 min
  • E27 Changing Conversations Meets Scottish Educators Connect

    During the lockdown of 2020 James Cook and Anita Le Tissier formed Scottish Educators Connect. This collaborative learning community now has over 50 members who meet regularly to read and explore the work of many leading educationalists. Their energy and enthusiasm for grass-roots professional learning and peer-to-peer support comes through in this episode, along with their humour! Connect with James and Anita on Twitter @ScotEdConnect

    42 min

About Changing Conversations

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Here to have the conversations that matter - exploring leadership that works, wellbeing that lasts and innovations that stick. Each episode is designed to leave you with actionable insights and renewed energy for the important work you're doing. Whether you're a teacher, practitioner or leader, these conversations are for you. We're not just talking about the future - we're helping you create it, one conversation at a time.

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