Changing Conversations

Changing Conversations

By Sarah Philp and Billy BurkeEducation
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Changing Conversations episodes

  • E46 Season 2 Finale

    One year on from the launch of the podcast, Sarah and Billy close off season 2 with reflections, hopes and a sneak preview into some future episodes of Changing Conversations.


    19 min
  • E45 Staff Wellbeing is Key - In Conversation with Claire Lavelle
    Claire Lavelle runs The Hive of Wellbeing, promoting and supporting the wellbeing of educators across Scotland. Claire’s understanding and perspective is much sought after and in this episode she reflects on how teachers can navigate the end of term and recover during the holiday, while also considering the big questions that still rumble along for many. http://www.thehiveofwellbeing.co.uk/
    1 hr 1 min
  • E44 Learning Power - In Conversation with Guy Claxton
    Guy Claxton is a cognitive scientist by training and writer of over 30 books on psychology and education. Guy is fascinated by learning and how we can get better at it. He has written extensively about learning and the mind, and in this episode he shares insights from his latest book 'The Future of Teaching and the Myths That Hold us Back'. Professor John Hattie refers to this book as "a timely tour de force".
    1 hr 3 min
  • E43 Changing Conversations Live with Michael Fullan

    Following two very popular previous episodes with Michael Fullan on the podcast, this was a live event on April 28th 2021 with various audience members in attendance from around the globe. Michael delivers a presentation on his 'Right Drivers for Whole System Success' paper and responds to questions provided by the audience. The video of this event is available by sending us a direct message via our twitter feed. Find out more about Michael's work https://michaelfullan.ca/3460-2/


    1 hr 23 min
  • E42 Pursuing Diversity and Equality - In Conversation with Rowena Arshad
    Professor Rowena Arshad, former Head of Moray House School of Education, has had a long and distinguished career in education and has made a significant contribution to the area of race equality. In this important conversation with Billy and Sarah, Rowena shares her considerable knowledge and challenges us all to consider how we tackle discrimination and promote diversity. In March 2021 she oversaw the publication of a progress report on Teaching in a Diverse Scotland - available on the Scottish government website. Rowena tweets @rowenaarshad
    48 min
  • E41 In Conversation with Deb Masters
    Deb Master has a varied career in education. Formerly a teacher she is now based at the Centre for Educational Leadership at the University of Auckland. She has worked closely with Professor John Hattie and has led change in assessment at systems level. Deb talks candidly about how we can create the conditions for improvement, and what really matters in organisational development.
    46 min
  • E40 In Conversation with Kevin Brack
    Kevin Brack is Head Teacher of Craigour Park Primary in Edinburgh. In this episode we explore and dig deeper into what wellbeing really is. Kevin's insight, depth and breadth of exploration and understanding is powerful and will provide much food for thought.
    1 hr 2 min
  • E39 Leading Improvement - In Conversation with Viviane Robinson
    Viviane Robinson is distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Auckland.  Viviane's work has focused on school improvement, leadership and the relationship between research and practice. A leading voice in her field internationally, she has received various awards for her work. In this episode Sarah chats to Viviane about her book 'Reduce Change to Increase Improvement', delving into the complexities and interconnectedness of leadership and improvement, and gets a brief insight into her upcoming final book.
    52 min
  • E38 Becoming Educated - In Conversation with Darren Leslie
    Darren Leslie is a teacher, blogger, author and podcaster (Becoming Educated). He is passionate about professional learning, deepening his own practice and supporting others to do the same. He also co-hosts #ScotEd. In this conversation, Darren generously shares the knowledge and insight he has gathered on his own learning journey and considers how teachers can strive for excellence through personal development.
    You can connect with Darren on twitter @dnleslie or @ScotEd2020
    45 min
  • E37 Instructional Coaching - In Conversation with Jim Knight
    Jim Knight has spent more than 20 years studying instructional coaching, professional learning and communication. Jim shares his insight into how his practice has evolved and considers how professional learning might develop in the future.
    You can find out more about Jim and his work by reading his books: The Impact Cycle, Instructional Coaching and Better Conversations. Find out more: https://www.instructionalcoaching.com/and the resources he mentions can be found here - https://resources.corwin.com/impactcycle
    47 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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