Teachers' Voices

How can educators develop leadership mindsets in the classroom? What impact does this have on student agency, wellbeing, self-confidence, connections with others and also academic mastery?

In this episode, Nina talks to Robbie Dean, Director of Research, Evaluation, and Network Learning at Teach For All. Robbie explains how Teach For All developed a framework to support teachers to develop leadership mindsets among students in the classroom.

Nina also speaks to three teachers to understand more about the framework in practice. Aljawhara Aladba, an English teacher in an all girls school in Qatar, describes how the framework helped her cater to individual student needs better. Isaac Galindo is a secondary school teacher in Baja California, Mexico. He explains how the framework enabled him to make his classes more dynamic, engaging, and fun for the students. Ganiyat Muritala Wuraola, a primary school teacher in the south east of Nigeria, says it helped her to see the power of community.

The teachers reflect on the fact that they are active learners alongside the students, and they highlight the importance of teacher-student relationships.

Guests and resources

Robbie Dean from Teach For All

Isaac Galindo from Enseña por México

Aljawhara Aladba from Teach For Qatar

Ganiyat Muritala Wuraola from Teach For Nigeria

Teaching as Collective Leadership Framework

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How can educators and caregivers better understand the needs of students who particularly struggle to stay engaged in a world full of distractions? Does allowing choice in the classroom better support the differing needs of all students? Why is teacher-family communication and collaboration so crucial for children who need extra support?

In this episode, Nina talks to teachers around the world about helping students who may find it difficult to stay on task, thrive in the classroom and beyond. 

Cindy Anne, from Guangzhou in China, Rachel from Philadelphia in the USA and Michelle Li from Hong Kong explain how they work creatively to support students with concentration, self regulation and task prioritisation. They also share tips to create supportive learning environments that can help strengthen the executive functions of students at different ages. 

Guests

Cindy Anne D.
Rachel Epstein
Michelle Li 

Resources and useful links

https://www.understood.org/
The Child Mind Institute
Executive Function & Self-Regulation (Harvard University)
https://www.grownowtherapy.com/
https://www.instagram.com/GrowNOWADHD/
https://www.clarifyadhd.com/
Technology doesn't have to distract from learning
How specific are developmental disorders?
Our changing understanding of neurodivergence
How can teachers support children with ADHD?

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What impact does distractibility have on learning and development? How can digital tools help students manage digital distractions? What makes a supportive learning environment for students with ADHD?

In this episode, Nina Alonso speaks to Assistant Professor Melissa Dvorsky about the impact of distractibility on learning and development. Melissa also discusses the rise of digital education during the pandemic and how that impacted students with ADHD. 

Nina also meets Bryan Dinner, a social entrepreneur with personal experience of growing up and living with ADHD. Bryan talks about a tool he developed that helps teens work independently at home and manage digital distractions. 

Finally, Nina speaks to Mike McLeod, a counsellor and ADHD specialist. Mike shares practical advice to help teachers create a supportive learning environment that helps to strengthen executive functions.

Look out for the next episode, when Nina talks to teachers around the world about helping students who struggle to stay on task thrive in the classroom and beyond. 

Guests

Melissa Dvorsky

Bryan Dinner, founder and CEO of Clarifi

Mike McLeod 

Links

Technology doesn't have to distract from learning

How specific are developmental disorders?

Our changing understanding of neurodivergence

How can teachers support children with ADHD?

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In this special mini episode, Nina celebrates World Teachers’ Day with a bonus episode of Teachers’ Voices. Listen for inspirational stories together with quick practical ideas and resources that educators and researchers have shared. 

Guests

Teachers

Maree Karaka
Ingrid Delange
Monica Bhimwal
Azmin Mistry

Researchers

Sarah Richardson and Sladana Krstic from the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER).

Resources and recommendations 

Read the summary of the ACER research conducted in collaboration with International Baccalaureate (IB) and the full report.

Out of Our Minds: Learning to Be Creative by Ken Robinson. 

The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers. 

Knowledge Works

Kath Murdoch

Flyaway Boy by Jane De Suza

Drama Resource, David Farmer

How to keep kids curious – 5 questions answered

Why are curiosity and creativity so relevant for all learning? Can curiosity in the classroom be measured? How can researchers and educators work together to develop teaching strategies that encourage children to embrace creativity?

Nina Alonso welcomes Sarah Richardson and Sladana Krstic from the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) who have been conducting research in collaboration with International Baccalaureate (IB). They discuss partnering with teachers in the classroom to test prototype material with the ultimate aim of tracking and fostering creativity and curiosity among students.

Nina also talks to educators in China, India and Australia about the importance of curiosity and creativity in the classroom. The educators discuss their roles in the research conducted by ACER and the development of the tools they are able to use to support their learners. 

Guests and resources

International Baccalaureate (IB)
IBO.org
IB Twitter
IB Facebook
LinkedIn
IB Instagram

Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
ACER.org/au
ACER Twitter
ACER Facebook
ACER Linkedin

Hunter Valley Grammar School (Australia)
Webpage

Maree Karaka was at Hunter Valley at the time of recording and is now Education Officer - Gifted Education at the Catholic Schools Office.

ISA International school Guangzhou, China
Linkedin
Ingrid Delange

Pathways school, India
Webpage
Monica Bhimwal (Headteacher, Pathways School)

Bombay International School (India)
Bombay International School
Azmin Mistry

Read the summary of the ACER research and the full report.

An additional study on behalf of the IBO about curiosity and creativity was conducted by Oxford University Centre for Educational Assessment and can be found here.

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How can teachers promote gender equality? How easy is it to start challenging stereotypes in the classroom? Can gender responsive pedagogies help break down the barriers holding girls back?

In this episode, two educators, from Zambia and Paraguay, share their stories of challenging stereotypes, and encouraging and empowering girls in the classroom.

Nina also talks to Christina Kwauk, a social scientist and policy analyst specialised in girls’ education. Christina addresses the connection between gender equality in the classroom and societal change and how gender responsive and gender transformative pedagogical approaches can increase resilience. 

Guests and resources

You can find Christina Kwauk on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Daughters of the Forest tells the powerful, uplifting story of a small group of girls in one of the most remote forests left on earth who attend a radical high school where they learn to protect the threatened forest and forge a better future for themselves.

VVOB GRP4ECE toolkit: A practical approach to gender-responsive pedagogy for early childhood education.

Further resources

UNICEF about girls education

The Malala Fund

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Today’s episode is a collaboration with Sophie Bailey, from the Edtech podcast. Nina and Sophie explore the theme of collaborative learning using education technology. 

How are researchers collaborating with children to co-design new technology? What’s the role of teachers in working with technology? How can technology be utilised in more challenging teaching environments?

To find out more, Nina and Sophie talk to Jason Yip, assistant professor of digital youth at The Information School at the University of Washington and Koen Timmers, a lecturer, author and founder of several global educational projects.

Find out more about the guests, their projects, and their recommendations:

Sophie Bailey - The Edtech Podcast
Website
Twitter
Worktripp
Professor Diana Laurillard
The British Esports Association
My secret Edtech diary

Jason Yip
Website
Twitter
Kids team

Koen Timmers
Website
Twitter
The Kakuma project
RACHEL (Remote Area Community Hotspot for Education and Learning)


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In this special mini episode of Teachers’ Voices, Nina Alonso recaps some of the resources her guests have shared with her so far this season. With a particular focus on teachers working to engage their students with environmental issues at local and global levels, listen in for tips, resources and sources of inspiration.

Guests

Terry Godwaldt is on Twitter and Linkedin.
Manuela Valentim is on Twitter or visit her website.

Resources

The Centre for Global Education – Twitter
Koen Timmers - Educator, Author, Speaker
Climate Action Project
Hashem Al-Ghaili (instagram)

Nina's recommendations for picture books about environment and conservation

1. A Handful of Seeds by Monica Hughes 
2. Belonging by Jeannie Baker
3. Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth by Oliver Jeffers
4.  The Thing About Bees: A Love Letter by Shabazz Larkin  
5. The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
6. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer
7. We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom 
8. The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
9. Aani and the Tree Huggers by Jeannine Atkins 

A video game recommendation from Nina
http://neveralonegame.com/

A guide to more picture books around sustainable development curated by IBBY:
UNESCO-CERLAC IBBY Catalogue of children’s books for the sustainable development

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Climate change can be an overwhelming concept for young people. But perhaps it can be made easier to understand and relate to by demonstrating local impacts and showing students how young people all over the world are dealing with similar issues. 

How does youth activism support learning opportunities? What are the components of learning that best support ‘green life skills education’? How are teachers already helping students develop these skills, with vastly different access to resources?

In this episode, Nina talks to Christina Kwauk, an interdisciplinary researcher specialising in international development, education and climate change. She also talks to teachers from Madagascar, Kenya and Indonesia about their role in raising awareness among the students they teach, and providing them with the support they need. 

Guests

You can find Christina Kwauk on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Read more: A new green learning agenda: Approaches to quality education for climate action.

The following are resources from Mohammed Raiza:

www.mongabay.com
www.mongabay.co.id

Instagram: We Make Change
Instagram: World Economic Forum
Instagram: Hashem Al-Ghaili

Read the article Guyot’s students co-wrote for COP26: DEAR GREEN PLACE / COP26: Madagascar's children are worried — and depend on those in power more than most

Mary Nadenge is on Facebook. 

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How can we help young people find their voices through activism and collaboration? And why is this an important element of education?

In this episode, Nina explores the many benefits that come from supporting youth activism – from building leadership skills to promoting empathy. 

While each guest has a different international perspective – they are based in India, Canada and Trinidad – all three work collaboratively with schools and students at a local, regional and international level to support young people in their mission to build a more sustainable future.

Episode Highlights

• [04:07] Meet Terry Godwaldt
• [05:38] Global vision, local impact
• [07:40] Global leadership schools
• [10:14] Empowering young people
• [11:50] Meet Annapurna Chintaluri
• [12:50] Exposure to research
• [13:32] Video-conferencing with scientists
• [15:09] Student-driven initiatives
• [17:11] Meet Wendy Mack
• [18:31] School environment club
• [19:43] Activities around the Sustainable Development Goals
• [23:37] Wendy’s advice and tips

Guests

You can find Annapurna Chintaluri on Twitter.

Terry Godwaldt is on Twitter and Linkedin.

Wendy Mack is on Twitter. 

More information on the topics in this episode

The Centre for Global Education – Twitter

The Decarbonized project – Get involved 

UNESCO associated schools network – Twitter

UN Climate Change Conference

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