This flexible reporting period; we check in with Pete (@mr_van_w) who has been diligently implementing the teaching strategies discussed from previous podcasts. We discuss the efficacy of vertical non-permanent surfaces as compared to horizontal non-permanent surfaces.

Pete expresses solidarity with the Police Force in their justifiably heavy handed dealing with Sovereign Citizens.  He continues to scoff at the treatment of these terrorist kooks, and unilaterally supports Officers of the Law and those who are here to protect us.

Completely, devoid of the predjudice. John (@jfcatto) reminds citizens to comply to law enforcement whilst still confirming their status. 

John (@jfcatto) continues to discuss retrieval practice and how it could be implemented in a learning environment. 

Slow chat: If you could build a learner profile that was used for admission to further education. What would it include? How would it out-compete the ATAR.

Remember: In every police interaction with state or federal police; confirm "Am I being detained?"

CogSciSci: Retrieval Practice in the Classroom

https://cogscisci.wordpress.com/2020/01/23/retrieval-practice-in-the-classroom-a-cogscisci-symposium/

How not to screw up retrieval practice - Adam Boxer

https://achemicalorthodoxy.wordpress.com/2020/01/26/how-to-not-screw-up-retrieval-practice/

This week Pete (@mr_van_w) discusses ways to explicitly teach problem solving to create a thinking classroom. He introduces John (@jfcatto) to the idea of "keep thinking questions" rather than "stop thinking questions" and students work on "vertical non-permanent surfaces".

Building a Thinking Classroom in Maths - Peter Liljedahl

https://www.edutopia.org/article/building-thinking-classroom-math

John (@jfcatto) discusses some of the ways that self-driven learning can be used to build relationships and meet students at the level they are at. Pete (@mr_van_w) then talks compassion in education and why now might be the right time to change the way we think about inclusive education. 

Self-Driven Learning Relies on Relationships - Derek Davidson 

https://www.edutopia.org/article/self-driven-learning-relies-relationships

Pandemic a Golden Opportunity to Bring Compassion to Education - Dev Nath Pathak

https://www.thequint.com/news/education/pandemic-a-golden-opportunity-to-switch-to-compassionate-pedagogy-e-learning-coronavirus

Pedagogy of the Oppressed - Paulo Friere

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedagogy_of_the_Oppressed 

https://www.booktopia.com.au/pedagogy-of-the-oppressed-paulo-freire/book/9780241301111.html

Teachers Talking Teaching on Red Bubble

https://www.redbubble.com/i/iphone-case/Teachers-Talking-Teaching-Logo-by-CatfishEd/49592763.PM7U2

In this episode of Teachers Occasionally Talking Teaching. Pete (@mr_van_w) tells John (@jfcatto) about Trauma Informed Teaching and how a school is using blended learning and self-paced mastery to cater for students with low attendance rates.  

Pete: A Student-Centered Model of Blended Learning - Edutopia

https://youtu.be/zrR-KIoggf4 

Redbubble:

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This week Pete (@mr_van_w) and John (@jfcatto reflect on current events and discuss the duty and tactics for addressing issues of race within our classes.  

They also answer the cross platforms listener mailbags and announce an exciting new line of merch.  

Merch:

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Unfortunately, due to technical issues last weeks episode will ever be lost in the ether. Obviously our Patreon subscribers will be able to hear John's half of the episode. However, for the rest of us Pete and John discuss online learning and the motivation for the design of the current online learning experience. They also use this time to answer a few listener question. 

Dylan Williams - Pose Pause Pounce Bounce 

https://youtu.be/TMBsTw37eaE

Jess: Classroom hours slashed for teaching students to avoid educator shortage - Adam Carey https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/classroom-hours-slashed-for-teaching-students-to-avoid-teacher-drought-20200426-p54ncf.html

Please keep sending in your questions, comments and doubtful points to [email protected]

Pete and John are back to start another term, different from one they have ever started before. Pete suggests some ways we can build relationships with students despite being physically separated. John explores some of John Hattie's thoughts on online learning. 

Pete: Connecting with students in the online classroom - Reach Out

https://schools.au.reachout.com/articles/connecting-with-students-in-the-online-classroom

John: Visible Learning Effect Sizes When Schools Are Closed: What Matters and What Does Not - John Hattie

https://corwin-connect.com/2020/04/visible-learning-effect-sizes-when-schools-are-closed-what-matters-and-what-does-not/

As COVID-19 continues to spread uncontrolled around the world,  Pete (@mr_van_w) and John (@jfcatto) return to the bubble, soon to be their own private bubbles. They discuss the imminent cessation of face-to-face teaching and the move to an online learning environment.

Pete: Mr Corona/Covid-19 plea to Admin everywhere - Pete Whiting (@mr_van_w) 

https://mrvanw.com/2020/03/15/my-corona-covid-19-plea-to-admin-everywhere/

John: Online Learning in the Time of a Pandemic: What it is, What It Isn't - Joel Speranza (@JoelBSperanza) 

https://joelsperanza.com/uncategorized/online-learning-in-the-time-of-a-pandemic-what-it-is-what-it-isnt/

Awkward PSA chats with the Education Minister

https://education.nsw.gov.au/news/latest-news/social-distancing-in-action

This week John (@jfcatto) returns to his lane and focuses on effecting change in the classroom through different directed questioning techniques. Then, Pete (@mr_van_w) considers the challenge of teachers' teaching out of their field of expertise.

John: No hands up: Rethinking questioning techniques - Daniel Beech (@MrDBeech)  

https://edu.rsc.org/ideas/10-effective-questioning-techniques/4011025.article

Pete: “From Weakness to Strength: Turning the challenge of ‘out of field’ teaching into a team that thrives” by Yasodai Selvakumaran. 

Other stuff:

Do We Really Need Baby Boomers? - CollegeHumo[u]r

https://youtu.be/S195dc3-8D8

"Too strong for you Karen"  

https://youtu.be/EsaqmdQIq_0 

This week Pete (@mr_van_w) laments the extra workload caused by menial tasks that have no benefit to the teacher or the students but are mandated within schools or systems. New contributor Shawtima (@ShawtimaSmiles) invites us to join her on her quest to improving her workflow and taking some of the power back. John (@jfcatto) comments on a report written by an idiot, who somehow managed to get a job as chair of a committee, that doesn't even garner support from the members of the committee.

Also - who knew John would know what Dementors are?

Pete: The Pedagogical Dementors - Sarah Barker

https://thestableoyster.wordpress.com/2019/12/05/the-pedagogical-dementors/

It Starts as an Annotated Seating Plan - Sarah Barker

https://thestableoyster.wordpress.com/2020/02/12/it-starts-as-an-annotated-seating-plan/

John: Report calls for school inspectors to monitor teachers - Jordan Baker

https://www.smh.com.au/national/report-calls-for-school-inspectors-to-monitor-teachers-20200218-p541z6.html

Taika Waititi - Give Nothing To Racism

https://youtu.be/g9n_UPyVR5s 

Thanks so much Shawtima, you're a druid of the highest order, lady of all crocheted crustaceans, and the shiniest shiny there is!

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