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 18 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
Parenting tips and tricks for teachers.

In Episode 18 | We will be unpacking and discussing: Parenting tips and tricks for teachers.

Episode 18 | Parenting

In Episode 17 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
How do we effectively cater for the needs of all learners in our classroom?

In Episode 17 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How do we effectively cater for the needs of all learners in our classroom?

Episode 17 | Differentiation

In Episode 16 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
How can we best utilise zoom to support learning during lockdown?

In Episode 16 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How can we best utilise zoom to support learning during lockdown?

Episode 16 | Using Zoom for Lockdown Learning

In Episode 15 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
How do we effectively manage our classroom to provide a supportive, safe & orderly learning environment?

In Episode 15 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How do we effectively manage our classroom to provide a supportive, safe & orderly learning environment?

In Episode 15 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
How do we effectively manage our classroom to provide a supportive, safe &amp; orderly learning environment?

Episode 15 | Classroom Management

In Episode 14 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
How do we effectively cater for the literacy needs of all learners?

In Episode 14 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How do we effectively cater for the literacy needs of all learners?

Episode 14 | Literacy Groups

For this episode, we were joined by some of our listeners who actively contributed to the content. 
Some of the questions we discuss in this episode are:
How do we accurately assess students working at home with parents?
How to minimise marking?
How do we support our staff?
How do we provide personalised PL?
Tips for a successful placement – what to do/what not to do
Advice for new casuals? Best things for your 'toolkit'?

For this episode, we were joined by some of our listeners who actively contributed to the content. Some of the questions we discuss in this episode are: How do we accurately assess students working at home with parents? How to minimise marking? How do we support our staff? How do we provide personalised PL? Tips for a successful placement – what to do/what not to do Advice for new casuals? Best things for your 'toolkit'?

For this episode, we were joined by some of our listeners who actively contributed to the content.&nbsp;
Some of the questions we discuss in this episode are:
How do we accurately assess students working at home with parents?
How to minimise marking?
How do we support our staff?
How do we provide personalised PL?
Tips for a successful placement – what to do/what not to do
Advice for new casuals? Best things for your 'toolkit'?

Episode 13 | Live Q&A Special

In Episode 12 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
How do we make writing meaningful and engaging for students of all ages?

In Episode 12 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How do we make writing meaningful and engaging for students of all ages?

Episode 12 | Making Writing Meaningful and Engaging

In Episode 11 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
What are the key components of effective reading instruction?

In Episode 11 | We will be unpacking and discussing: What are the key components of effective reading instruction?

Episode 11 | Effective Reading Instruction

In Episode 10 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
How do you prepare for effective teaching and learning in mathematics?

In Episode 10 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How do you prepare for effective teaching and learning in mathematics?

Episode 10 | Mathematics

In Episode 9 | We will be unpacking and discussing:
How do we remain connected and support each other's wellbeing during difficult times?

In Episode 9 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How do we remain connected and support each other's wellbeing during difficult times?

Episode 9 | Remote Learning

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