In this episode we are joined by Professor Catherine Attard. She joins Bec to unpack effective mathematics instruction in the classroom and share her recent research around the use and impact of generative AI on effective teacher practice. Catherine Attard is a Professor in Mathematics Education and Deputy Director of the <a href="https://e106d8b0-038a-4987-b634-740bd1d2e9b1.mlbtlr.com/p2/aM5Ixwk4TGCCnR3qip9fXg/iF-Wai-ITAefmHSzkn-TdA?contactid=KXXLuUwmq3kcUpSw2f0psg" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Centre for Educational Research</a> at Western Sydney University.  She is also serving as the current Director and Board Chairperson for the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT). You can find out more information about the work of AAMT and read their recent papers at <a href="https://aamt.edu.au/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://aamt.edu.au</a>

In this episode we are joined by Professor Catherine Attard. She joins Bec to unpack effective mathematics instruction in the classroom and share her recent research around the use and impact of generative AI on effective teacher practice. Catherine Attard is a Professor in Mathematics Education and Deputy Director of the Centre for Educational Research at Western Sydney University. She is also serving as the current Director and Board Chairperson for the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT). You can find out more information about the work of AAMT and read their recent papers at https://aamt.edu.au

In this episode we are joined by Professor Catherine Attard. She joins Bec to unpack effective mathematics instruction in the classroom and share her recent research around the use and impact of generative AI on effective teacher practice. Catherine Attard is a Professor in Mathematics Education and Deputy Director of the&nbsp;<a href="https://e106d8b0-038a-4987-b634-740bd1d2e9b1.mlbtlr.com/p2/aM5Ixwk4TGCCnR3qip9fXg/iF-Wai-ITAefmHSzkn-TdA?contactid=KXXLuUwmq3kcUpSw2f0psg" rel="noopener noreferrer">Centre for Educational Research</a>&nbsp;at Western Sydney University.&nbsp; She is also serving as the current Director and Board Chairperson for the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT). You can find out more information about the work of AAMT and read their recent papers at <a href="https://aamt.edu.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://aamt.edu.au</a>

Season 6 | Episode 32 | Mathematics Instruction with Prof. Catherine Attard

In this episode, we speak with Glenn Forbes about instructional leadership and the practical ways school leaders can build clarity, consistency and impact in teaching and learning. Glenn shares insights on leading improvement, supporting teachers, and keeping student learning at the centre of every decision.

In this episode, we speak with Glenn Forbes about instructional leadership and the practical ways school leaders can build clarity, consistency and impact in teaching and learning. Glenn shares insights on leading improvement, supporting teachers, and keeping student learning at the centre of every decision.

Season 6 | Episode 24 | Instructional Leadership with Glenn Forbes

In this episode, we speak with Bronwyn Cochrane and Debbie Hoger, proud Aboriginal women, educators, business founders and co-founders of the TIPIAC x Riley Callie Resources National First Nations Education Conference. Together, they share their journeys in Aboriginal education and offer practical advice for educators wanting to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in authentic, meaningful and culturally safe ways. The conversation explores moving beyond tokenism, choosing appropriate resources, working with local community, embedding perspectives across the curriculum, and the importance of centring First Nations voices in education.TIPIAC – Bronwyn (Bonnie) Cochrane<a href="https://tipiac.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYVlIR0hGYTV4NWxjSUhrTnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6Mgd4MgBN-LqF9DKHBceJwK9CDMSKhd1OzkOw4xbUaCbVuWqxyjXmhjAB-jg_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://tipiac.com</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TipiacEdu/">https://www.facebook.com/TipiacEdu/</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/edutipiac/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYVlIR0hGYTV4NWxjSUhrTnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7uPoLwC8ZIc74AS7QaN-MisGm41EcgaSt1248z6EAZZeMOPuJJX9wIJbQ_2w_aem_-GgyYjtJJXuAmPCVeeAlMA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/edutipiac/</a><a href="https://www.pinterest.com.au/edutipiac/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYVlIR0hGYTV4NWxjSUhrTnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7_NZ9b7lAuV-iFELMIlDWrTAlvqeN_WCZdgtZ-kZpHnPgVw4Y2WDbJt9oISQ_aem_-2e3BMX3z24YoW-KecN27A" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.pinterest.com.au/edutipiac/</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@tipiacfirstnationseducation?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYVlIR0hGYTV4NWxjSUhrTnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7UEwjasvFfZbHTtAfnDbVhpbeQrmkL4AASrflXPhCoicLcCiLKzMei4_uy2w_aem_grBs8hAhQ4VKZgh7Nnm8hA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/@tipiacfirstnationseducation</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bronwyn-cochrane/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYVlIR0hGYTV4NWxjSUhrTnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR73nDiG0yA4Y8pHfJjQw0nD9QeEmahwXxBDrqwpGb2qLW8GMJm8a-h7fDFFWQ_aem_wmJeFq5KEAsT2XdQ4p2gbw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/bronwyn-cochrane/</a> Email: admin@tipiac.comRiley Callie Resources – Deborah (Debbie) Hoger<a href="https://www.rileycallieresources.com.au/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYVlIR0hGYTV4NWxjSUhrTnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7m2-go6Ouv7PrChpaVtXuroQbj9lvrA5zd1kPchgYwnaB4eixYu-nMp79iOQ_aem_lrAt-MWD6znVtGaqP6yQdQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.rileycallieresources.com.au/</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/rileycallieresources">https://www.facebook.com/rileycallieresources</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rileycallieresources/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYVlIR0hGYTV4NWxjSUhrTnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7UEwjasvFfZbHTtAfnDbVhpbeQrmkL4AASrflXPhCoicLcCiLKzMei4_uy2w_aem_grBs8hAhQ4VKZgh7Nnm8hA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/rileycallieresources/</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-hoger-b7b924142/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYVlIR0hGYTV4NWxjSUhrTnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7uPoLwC8ZIc74AS7QaN-MisGm41EcgaSt1248z6EAZZeMOPuJJX9wIJbQ_2w_aem_-GgyYjtJJXuAmPCVeeAlMA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-hoger-b7b924142/</a> Email: info@rileycallieresources.com.au<a href="https://tipiac.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYVlIR0hGYTV4NWxjSUhrTnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7m2-go6Ouv7PrChpaVtXuroQbj9lvrA5zd1kPchgYwnaB4eixYu-nMp79iOQ_aem_lrAt-MWD6znVtGaqP6yQdQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Teaching Indigenous Perspectives In the Australian Curriculum</a>

In this episode, we speak with Bronwyn Cochrane and Debbie Hoger, proud Aboriginal women, educators, business founders and co-founders of the TIPIAC x Riley Callie Resources National First Nations Education Conference. Together, they share their journeys in Aboriginal education and offer practical advice for educators wanting to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in authentic, meaningful and culturally safe ways. The conversation explores moving beyond tokenism, choosing appropriate resources, working with local community, embedding perspectives across the curriculum, and the importance of centring First Nations voices in education. TIPIAC – Bronwyn (Bonnie) Cochranehttps://tipiac.com https://www.facebook.com/TipiacEdu/https://www.instagram.com/edutipiac/https://www.pinterest.com.au/edutipiac/https://www.youtube.com/@tipiacfirstnationseducationhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bronwyn-cochrane/ Email: admin@tipiac.comRiley Callie Resources – Deborah (Debbie) Hogerhttps://www.rileycallieresources.com.au/https://www.facebook.com/rileycallieresourceshttps://www.instagram.com/rileycallieresources/https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-hoger-b7b924142/ Email: info@rileycallieresources.com.auTeaching Indigenous Perspectives In the Australian Curriculum

In this episode, we speak with Bronwyn Cochrane and Debbie Hoger, proud Aboriginal women, educators, business founders and co-founders of the TIPIAC x Riley Callie Resources National First Nations Education Conference. Together, they share their journeys in Aboriginal education and offer practical advice for educators wanting to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in authentic, meaningful and culturally safe ways. The conversation explores moving beyond tokenism, choosing appropriate resources, working with local community, embedding perspectives across the curriculum, and the importance of centring First Nations voices in education.TIPIAC – Bronwyn (Bonnie) Cochrane<a href="https://tipiac.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYVlIR0hGYTV4NWxjSUhrTnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6Mgd4MgBN-LqF9DKHBceJwK9CDMSKhd1OzkOw4xbUaCbVuWqxyjXmhjAB-jg_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://tipiac.com</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TipiacEdu/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/TipiacEdu/</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/edutipiac/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYVlIR0hGYTV4NWxjSUhrTnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7uPoLwC8ZIc74AS7QaN-MisGm41EcgaSt1248z6EAZZeMOPuJJX9wIJbQ_2w_aem_-GgyYjtJJXuAmPCVeeAlMA" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/edutipiac/</a><a href="https://www.pinterest.com.au/edutipiac/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYVlIR0hGYTV4NWxjSUhrTnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7_NZ9b7lAuV-iFELMIlDWrTAlvqeN_WCZdgtZ-kZpHnPgVw4Y2WDbJt9oISQ_aem_-2e3BMX3z24YoW-KecN27A" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.pinterest.com.au/edutipiac/</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@tipiacfirstnationseducation?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYVlIR0hGYTV4NWxjSUhrTnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7UEwjasvFfZbHTtAfnDbVhpbeQrmkL4AASrflXPhCoicLcCiLKzMei4_uy2w_aem_grBs8hAhQ4VKZgh7Nnm8hA" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/@tipiacfirstnationseducation</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bronwyn-cochrane/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYVlIR0hGYTV4NWxjSUhrTnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR73nDiG0yA4Y8pHfJjQw0nD9QeEmahwXxBDrqwpGb2qLW8GMJm8a-h7fDFFWQ_aem_wmJeFq5KEAsT2XdQ4p2gbw" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/bronwyn-cochrane/</a> Email: admin@tipiac.comRiley Callie Resources – Deborah (Debbie) Hoger<a href="https://www.rileycallieresources.com.au/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYVlIR0hGYTV4NWxjSUhrTnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7m2-go6Ouv7PrChpaVtXuroQbj9lvrA5zd1kPchgYwnaB4eixYu-nMp79iOQ_aem_lrAt-MWD6znVtGaqP6yQdQ" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.rileycallieresources.com.au/</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/rileycallieresources" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/rileycallieresources</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rileycallieresources/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYVlIR0hGYTV4NWxjSUhrTnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7UEwjasvFfZbHTtAfnDbVhpbeQrmkL4AASrflXPhCoicLcCiLKzMei4_uy2w_aem_grBs8hAhQ4VKZgh7Nnm8hA" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/rileycallieresources/</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-hoger-b7b924142/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYVlIR0hGYTV4NWxjSUhrTnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7uPoLwC8ZIc74AS7QaN-MisGm41EcgaSt1248z6EAZZeMOPuJJX9wIJbQ_2w_aem_-GgyYjtJJXuAmPCVeeAlMA" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-hoger-b7b924142/</a> Email: info@rileycallieresources.com.au<a href="https://tipiac.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYVlIR0hGYTV4NWxjSUhrTnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7m2-go6Ouv7PrChpaVtXuroQbj9lvrA5zd1kPchgYwnaB4eixYu-nMp79iOQ_aem_lrAt-MWD6znVtGaqP6yQdQ" rel="noopener noreferrer">Teaching Indigenous Perspectives In the Australian Curriculum</a>

Season 6 | Episode 23 | First Nations Education with Bronwyn Cochrane & Deborah Hoger

In this episode, we speak with Kirby McDonald, a primary educator, numeracy leader and instructional coach from New South Wales, about what effective literacy instruction looks like in Years 5 and 6. Kirby unpacks the key elements of strong upper primary literacy blocks, including vocabulary, comprehension, background knowledge, explicit writing instruction and the impact of the Science of Reading. With a practical and research-informed lens, she shares how teachers and schools can make high-quality literacy teaching clear, consistent and achievable in real classrooms.

In this episode, we speak with Kirby McDonald, a primary educator, numeracy leader and instructional coach from New South Wales, about what effective literacy instruction looks like in Years 5 and 6. Kirby unpacks the key elements of strong upper primary literacy blocks, including vocabulary, comprehension, background knowledge, explicit writing instruction and the impact of the Science of Reading. With a practical and research-informed lens, she shares how teachers and schools can make high-quality literacy teaching clear, consistent and achievable in real classrooms.

Season 6 | Episode 22 | Upper Years Literacy with Kirby McDonald

In Episode 28 | We hosed a live and interactive episode with our listeners to answer some of their questions and reflect upon the year that was.
View the show notes here: <a href="https://t.co/Q9FpiYGIOu?amp=1" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes</a>

In Episode 28 | We hosed a live and interactive episode with our listeners to answer some of their questions and reflect upon the year that was. View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

In Episode 28 | We hosed a live and interactive episode with our listeners to answer some of their questions and reflect upon the year that was.
View the show notes here: <a href="https://t.co/Q9FpiYGIOu?amp=1" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes</a>

Episode 28 | Season 1 Finale

In Episode 27 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
What information and practices support planning for new class formations?
View the show notes here: <a href="https://t.co/Q9FpiYGIOu?amp=1" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes</a>

In Episode 27 | We will be unpacking and discussing: What information and practices support planning for new class formations? View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

In Episode 27 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
What information and practices support planning for new class formations?
View the show notes here: <a href="https://t.co/Q9FpiYGIOu?amp=1" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes</a>

Episode 27 | Class Formations

In Episode 26 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
Why is explicit teaching vital to student success?
View the show notes here: <a href="https://t.co/Q9FpiYGIOu?amp=1" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes</a>

In Episode 26 | We will be unpacking and discussing: Why is explicit teaching vital to student success? View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

In Episode 26 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
Why is explicit teaching vital to student success?
View the show notes here: <a href="https://t.co/Q9FpiYGIOu?amp=1" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes</a>

Episode 26 | Explicit Teaching

In Episode 25 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
How do we effectively collaborate with others in the teaching profession?
View the show notes here: <a href="https://t.co/Q9FpiYGIOu?amp=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes</a>

In Episode 25 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How do we effectively collaborate with others in the teaching profession? View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes

In Episode 25 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
How do we effectively collaborate with others in the teaching profession?
View the show notes here: <a href="https://t.co/Q9FpiYGIOu?amp=1" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes</a>

Episode 25 | Collaboration

In Episode 24 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
How do we use feedback effectively in the teaching and learning cycle?

In Episode 24 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How do we use feedback effectively in the teaching and learning cycle?

Episode 24 | Effective Feedback

In Episode 23 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
How do we effectively report student progress to parents/carers?

In Episode 23 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How do we effectively report student progress to parents/carers?

Episode 23 | Report Writing & Parent Interviews

In Episode 22 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
How might we draw inspiration from movies based on teaching?

In Episode 22 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How might we draw inspiration from movies based on teaching?

Episode 22 | Teacher Movies

In Episode 21 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
How do we engage effectively with the job application process?

In Episode 21 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How do we engage effectively with the job application process?

Episode 21 | CV Writing and Interview Tips and Tricks

In Episode 20 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
How do we support students returning to school from remote learning?

In Episode 20 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How do we support students returning to school from remote learning?

Episode 20 | Return to School

In Episode 19 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
How do we create a learning environment that prepares students for the 21st Century?

In Episode 19 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How do we create a learning environment that prepares students for the 21st Century?

Episode 19 | Future Focused Learning

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