Pushing The Edge with Greg Curran

 

Now normally I'm (Greg Curran) the host of this Podcast but over the next two episodes we're turning the tables.

I'll be in the hot-seat answering questions posed by former Pushing The Edge guests (Sam Bates and Rusul Alrubail in this episode), with Rachael Lehr taking on the hosting role.

Rachael's a classroom teacher and science specialist at West Beechboro Primary School in Western Australia. She was my guest in Episode 4 of Pushing The Edge.

Together, we explore my journey towards Finding My Voice and Pushing The Edges in Education.

There's also The Lightning Round, where we're Pushing The Edges of Activism, Innovation, Self-Talk and Down-Time.

Plus my advice to my 13 year old self and a big search for lost keys.

SHOW-NOTES

For complete Show-Links and Resources go to PUSHING THE EDGE - EPISODE 16.

LISTEN TO RELATED EPISODES OF PUSHING THE EDGE

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Pust Past Your Comfort Zone with Rachael Lehr - Show Host for this Episode.

Pushing The Edge of Whole School Change with Ray Boyd - Ray is the Principal of the School that Rachael teaches in.

Reach Out and Connect with Sam Bates.

How to Navigate Social Justice Issues in the Classroom with Rusul Alrubail.

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They're at the top of all the wrong lists and bottom of all the right lists.

Or so our guest thought until she actually started teaching Maori students in a total immersion Maori School in New Zealand.

This episode we're challenging the deficit or victim mindsets that often prevail about Indigenous Students.

We're painting quite a different picture instead.

Our guest, Surin McGrory, Teacher, and Co-Moderator (with Kerri Thompson) of the Twitter Chat - #BFC630NZ.

SHOW-NOTES

For Complete Show-Links and Resources go to PUSHING THE EDGE - EPISODE 15

There you'll find links to: Surin McGrory, Maori Immersion, and Tips on How to get others onboard with your Social Justice initiatives.

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1. How to Navigate Social Justice Issues in the Classroom with Rusul Alrubail
2. Find Your Voice and Really Connect with Jenny Moes
3. Shake Up Your Beliefs & Values with Erin Stevenson

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In this episode, transforming the opportunities and outcomes for our students - through Whole School Change

• How do you get staff, students and the wider community onboard with change - especially when it requires significant shifts in thinking and practice?
• What role does mindset play?
• What are the tipping points, and how d'you navigate the resistance or opposition?

Plus - your favourite segment - The Lightning Round returns as we Push The Edges of risk, comfort zones, and opposition.

Our Guest, Ray Boyd, Principal of West Beechboro Primary School in Western Australia.

SHOW-NOTES

For Complete Show-Links and Resources go to PUSHING THE EDGE - EPISODE 14

There you'll find links to the Educators that supported the Whole School Change in Ray's School.

Also check-out my Leadership Resources Page with Tips and Insights about Making Change Happen, Taking Care of You, Thriving, and Disrupting Comfort Zones.

MORE GOOD LISTENING WITH PUSHING THE EDGE

1. Rachael Lehr is one of the teaching staff at West Beechboro Primary School which Ray leads. Listen to my chat with Rachael about Pushing Past Our Comfort Zones.
2. Jason Borton is a Primary School Principal in Canberra, Australia. Listen to my chat with Jason about Taking Care of Yourself as a teacher.

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If you’re passionate about social justice and ‘making a difference’ in students’ lives -you’re probably familiar with a few choice accusations that can cause educators to withdraw, self-censor, tone it down, or shut-up.

The accusations? That they’re not objective or neutral, that they’re pushing an agenda, or pushing their bandwagon.

In This Episode: Navigating social justice issues in the classroom.

• How do you encourage open discussion when you’re worried about accusations of pushing a bandwagon?
• What do you do if there’s conflict between students – about the issues?

There’s also the Lightning Round where courage, fear, and vulnerability are up for scrutiny.

And to take us out: Standing up for your agenda. I’ve got a few questions for you.

SHOW-NOTES

For Complete Show-Links and Resources go to PUSHING THE EDGE - EPISODE 13.

You'll find links to Rusul's Blog and Social Networks, as well as top tips and insights relating to teaching about social justice.

While you're there, let us know what you thought of the Show.

MORE GOOD LISTENING WITH PUSHING THE EDGE

1. Shake up your Beliefs and Values with Erin Stevenson (Some interesting insights on privilege, and deficit models)
2. Find your Voice with Jenny Moes. How Jenny navigates the many aspects of her identity, and finds her place online.

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You’ve got something to say but you’re nervous. Your stomach’s in knots and your head’s filled with endless chatter

Why would anyone want to hear what I’ve got to say?

• What if they don’t like my ideas?
• Even worse what if no-one reads or listens – and my ideas just disappear into the vortex?

In This Episode:

• How do we navigate the fears and self-doubt relating to sharing our ideas online?
• How do we overcome the procrastination, take that step and just ship it – letting our ideas out into the world?

Plus – We’re thinking on our feet with the Lightning Round with Risk, Passion and Curiosity up for scrutiny.   And to bring us home – A Not To Be Missed Book about How to Think Creatively.   SHOW-NOTES   For Complete Show-Links and Resources go to PUSHING THE EDGE - EPISODE 12.   You'll find links to Ashley's Blog and Social Networks, as well as top tips and insights relating to navigating self-doubt.   While you're there, let us know what you thought of the Show.   MORE GOOD LISTENING WITH PUSHING THE EDGE

1. Find your Voice with Jenny Moes. How Jenny navigates the many aspects of her identity, and finds her voice online. Also how Jen is challenged in respect to a prejudice she holds.
2. Take a Risk and Find Your Voice - when you're just starting out Ashley Gravelle is an early career teacher. She has some interesting insights and advice about developing confidence in herself as a new teacher. She also has a top tip relating to promoting positivity in the classroom.

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It's a phrase that's often met with groans and rolls of the eyes - Professional Development.

But what if you could tailor that Professional Development or PD to your circumstances - making it relevant to you and your class?

And what if you had access to ongoing support and advice at any time of the day?

Well that's the situation for many educators today - as they reach out and connect with others like them across the globe.

In this Episode:

• What is WhatisSchool?
• What are the benefits of connecting globally?
• How do you overcome your self doubts, or lack of time and connect?
• What are Mystery Skypes and how do you get them going?
• How do you stay true to yourself?
• But that's not all. We also have the Lightning Round where quick answers are the name of the game.

Here we're scrutinising Thriving, Ignition, Voice and Connection.And to bring us home, Education, a Bucket and Fire.

SHOW-NOTES

For Complete Show-Links and Resources go to PUSHING THE EDGE - EPISODE 11.

You'll find links to Craig Kemp's Blog and Social Networks, as well as Information on Mystery Skypes and developing Global Connections.

While you're there, leave a Comment - Let us know what you thought of the Show.

MORE PUSHING THE EDGE INSPIRATION (PODCASTS)

Step Back and Watch Your Students Soar - Laura Hill (Craig Kemp's WhatisSchool Co-host)

Reach Out and Connect - Sam Bates (Edcamps and the power of connecting online)

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So you've been teaching for a while now.

You'd describe yourself as student centred but you're seeing the landscape change all around you, and you're starting to question the way you've always done things.

In this episode of Pushing The Edge, how do you get the gumption to take a risk and step outside what's comfy and familiar to you?

AND

What mindsets help disrupt this business-as-usual thinking and practices?

These questions along with the themes of opportunity, collaboration and relationships are central to this episode.

There's also the Lightning Round where we're Pushing The Edge of voice, connection and passion.

And to bring us home, we're building on a strong foundation and challenging complacency.

Our guest, Tom Snyder, a Middle-School Educator, 20 years in and still going strong.

SHOW-NOTES

For Show-Links and Resources go to PUSHING THE EDGE - EPISODE 10.

You'll find links to Tom's Blog as well as Resource Pages focused on Disrupting Your Comfort Zone and Making Change Happen.

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It's quite a journey - as you step into a classroom for the first time, or take on a new role in a different school. You look and listen, paying close attention to your colleagues, to how they engage, to how they do their job. And you wonder, Should I teach like them? Show I lead like them? Or should I reveal much more of me, showing what I've got to offer? This episode we're focusing on: Finding Our Way AND Our Place in Education. AND Finding Our Communities - where we're recognised, validated and challenged. That's Not All Though. We've also got the Lightning Round, where we're Pushing for quick insights on Risk, Boundaries, Disruption and Messiness. And to bring us home, a Not to Be Missed Quote from Maya Angelou. Our Guest, Ashley Zatt (nee Gravelle), an early career Elementary or Primary School Teacher. SHOW-NOTES Show-Links available at PUSHING THE EDGE - EPISODE 9Also, leave a Comment - let us know what you thought of the Show. SUBSCRIBE TO PUSHING THE EDGE Stay Up to Date & Get Episodes as soon as they're released. Hit that Subscribe Button on your Podcast Player.

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They're moments that catch you unaware. Moments that surprise and delight you. 

When students stretch themselves in ways that you'd never have imagined, going far beyond what you thought possible.   In this episode: Challenging our views about young people.   We're letting go of the reins and pushing beyond the 'we know best', 'we'll show you' approaches with author, broadcaster and speaker Laura Hill.     Laura has two children, Ava and Kayla, who managed to confound her time and time again. So much so that they're partners with Laura in the Family Business, and have contributed to a significant shift in how she works with young people.   That's not all though, we're also talking #WhatisSchool, a Twitter Chat that Laura co-founded with Craig Kemp.    Plus we have the Lightning Round - where we're talking Risk, Courage and Edge.    And to bring us home, a young John Lennon goes one up on his teachers in a Not to Be Missed Quote about Life, School and Happiness.  Episode Highlights 

• 1:37 - What makes Laura tick?
• 2:13 - How Laura pushes outside her Comfort Zone
• 4:08 - Letting young people Take the Lead - Letting go of Control
• 6:00 - Capturing that youthful exuberance - Backing off our ego
• 7:21 - Re-thinking what's possible for young people
• 9:09 - Winning and Losing together
• 10:23 - Stepping back and Adding Value
• PBL = Problem or Project Based Learning
• 12:53 - #whatisschool: The Twitter Chat - The Impact and How we might apply it in schools
• 14:05 - The Lightning Round
• 15:55 - Laura's Not to be Missed Quote 

Links & Resources

• Episode 8 Show-Notes - including Laura Hill's Blog, #WhatisSchool, and The Great Story World Mix Up Links
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Ever found yourself confronted by the realisation that you're prejudiced in some way?   Our guest in this episode certainly has. Jenny Moes will share a journey that brings her face to face with a prejudice relating to her students.    That's not the only journey though.    Jenny's also on a journey to find her voice online. A voice that not only resonates with others but also herself.    It's an incredibly rich and moving tale - as Jenny navigates the complexities of her many identities - learning significant life lessons - and building relationships where she can truly be herself.      For Further Information and Show-Links: PushingTheEdge.org/7   Follow Me on Twitter: @GregBCurran