The inspiring leader, Rachel Macfarlane, shares how she built a school that simultaneously developed the knowledge, learning power, and character of students, and positively addressed the disadvantage gap.

ERRR #055. Rachel Macfarlane on knowledge, learning power, and character

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Combining art, science & culture, the Science Gallery Melbourne creates the space and topics to challenge students and the public's thinking! We speak with Dr Vhairi Mackintosh & Jesse Chambers to learn more about the exhibitions and school programs. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About the Science Gallery Melbourne Exploring the collision of art and science, and playing a vital role in shifting our understanding of science, art and innovation, Science Gallery Melbourne is part of the acclaimed Global Science Gallery Network pioneered by Trinity College Dublin. Science Gallery Melbourne builds on the success of the Network, bringing a southern hemisphere flair to its innovative models of engaging 15-25 year olds with science. One of eight global nodes, Science Gallery Melbourne aims to involve, inspire and transform curious minds through arts and science. Learn more: Science Gallery Melbourne Learning Experiences  -  Learn more Video- Science GALLERY Melbourne Onsite STEAM Learning Excursions Video: Science Gallery Melbourne Excursions STEAM Careers Online Forums Online Resources (including Mission Control Digital Resource Pack) Victorian College for the Deaf STEM Centre of Excellence Partnership About Jesse Chambers  Jesse is the Learning Delivery Manager for Science Gallery Melbourne, working with secondary schools to explore the collision of art and science through interdisciplinary STEAM programs. With experience across zoos, science centres, and schools, he enjoys working at the intersection of informal and formal settings to help teachers leverage learning in unique spaces. About Vhairi Mackintosh Dr Vhairi Mackintosh is the Learning & Outreach Manager for Science Gallery Melbourne at the University of Melbourne where she manages an annual transdisciplinary STEAM program for school students. She is an Earth Scientist by trade, but has spent most of her career co-designing, facilitating and managing informal learning and outreach programs. She works to create more equitable opportunities for all young people, so that they have the skills and knowledge to choose any pathway. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?  Share it! The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON ) http://www.aeon.net.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Delivering stand-up comedy teaches you to effectively communicate your message to a wide audience. We speak with David Cristane, Director of Future Science Talks to learn how he works with researchers to improve their storytelling skills and bring science to comedy stages around Australia. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Future Science Talks Future Science Talks is Australia’s only national Science Comedy Program, in which scientists and academics master storytelling techniques and perform at major comedy festivals.  This program enhances career progression and funding opportunities for scientists. https://www.futuresciencetalks.com.au/science-comedy-program About David Crisante David Crisante is a communications and comedy expert who trains others on more impactful communication styles. He founded the Sydney Comedy School and Future Science Talks – which runs Australia’s only government-funded Science Comedy Program for scientists.  Each year he trains thousands of people on how to be more effective when on stage and giving presentations.   David ran media and communication teams within science and health organisations for over five years.  Prior to this, he was in diplomacy and international crisis response for Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.  He specialised in the response to MH370, the Syrian War and was a political speechwriter for the Foreign Minister. David started his career as a journalist for seven years, where he was a reporter for the ABC and SBS, as well as an international correspondent in Tokyo for two years, where he specialised in reporting on the nuclear disaster of 2011. In 2024, David has featured in seven festivals including the Adelaide Fringe, Sydney Comedy Festival, Brisbane Comedy Festival, Darwin Fringe, Melbourne https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidcrisante/ Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?  Share it! The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON ) http://www.aeon.net.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Learn about Maths Inside and other opportunities as Assoc Prof Mary Coupland from School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at the UTS Faculty of Science Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About the Maths Inside Project (2015-2018). This project was funded for 1.9 million dollars by the Australian Maths and Science Partnership Program (Federal Government). Dr Coupland was co-leader with Associate Professor Anne Prescott at UTS. The collaborative project with CSIRO and AAMT produced curriculum materials highlighting the role of mathematics in science. The materials, videos of scientists with related classroom activities, are freely available and used in many Australian schools. An accompanying research project indicated that Maths Inside was successful in raising student interest in studying mathematics, and improving teacher awareness of the importance of mathematics in addressing current real-world issues. https://www.uts.edu.au/research/maths-inside. ICME-15, International Congress on Mathematics Education. Sydney, 7-14 July 2024. www.icme15.com About Dr Mary Coupland Dr Mary Coupland is an Associate Professor in the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at UTS. Mary specialises in mathematics education, specifically in first year university mathematics, data literacy, and professional development for teachers of mathematics. She has been a consultant in mathematics curriculum development for NESA and ACARA, and an examiner for the HSC General Mathematics examinations. She is a member of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA); Life Member and President, (2010-2011), Mathematical Association of NSW; President, (2014-2015), Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers. For her work in mathematics education, she was awarded the Professional Teachers Association’s Outstanding Contribution Award in 2012 and the Exceptional Service Award in 2020 Get in touch Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?  Share it! The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON ) http://www.aeon.net.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ERRR #055. Rachel Macfarlane on knowledge, learning power, and character

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