The Parent-Teacher Project

Jonathan Doyle is an international parenting speaker and author who has spoken around the world to more than 400,000 people on topics related to identity, leadership, teacher wellbeing, resilience, peak performance and much more. Today he shares his knowledge on how both parents and teachers can prepare for, pre-empt and manage meltdowns at all ages. If you're wondering where to start when it comes to dealing with your toddler or teenager's outbursts, have a listen!

Key Quote:

"When you keep the environment stable for your child, you aren't going to go too far wrong."

You don't want to miss

• Signs of an outburst, what are the triggers?
• Handling the first public outburst
• Keeping things predictable for your children

Resources:

• https://www.onecatholicteacher.com/

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Mathematics is often perceived as a subject for some but not for everyone. It can leave students overwhelmed and frustrated – something today's guest is all too aware of. Aditya Nagrath is the CEO and co-founder of Elephant Learning Math Academy whose mission is to empower children and society with mathematics. This episode is filled with practical tips on how to teach maths in a more effective way to students by understanding the obstacles they face when comprehending concepts Aditya wholeheartedly believes that anyone can be a Mathematics Wiz and today, he provides listeners with plenty of ideas on how to overcome maths anxiety. Key Quote: "The less anxiety a student has, the more prepared they will be to try again." You don't want to miss

• Building a connection with mathematics

• Why is maths so frustrating?
• Encouraging children to be less anxious

Resources:

• https://www.elephantlearning.com/

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Jim and Julie-Anne McLoughlin are parents to four children who have worked in public service and teaching respectively for more than 20 years. In this episode, they share why it is so important to instill hard work in your children from an early age, and parenting methods that have worked for them to raise children who become contributing members of society.

Key Quote:

"The standard you walk past, is the standard you accept."

You don't want to miss

• How hardworking culture starts at home
• Lessons learned from entry-level jobs
• Setting standards

Resources:

• https://moneysmart.gov.au/teaching-kids-about-money

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Teresa Barry is a primary school teacher at Montgrove College who applies Deep Learning methods on a regular basis to help her students focus on specific competencies in the classroom. Deep Learning is an internationally renowned approach which creates learning experiences for students to work on strengths and weaknesses in character, citizenship, collaboration, communication, creativity and creative thinking. Deep Learning is all about diving into one of these competencies and helping your students enjoy the process whilst mastering it!

Key Quote:

"The nice thing about Deep Learning is that whatever skill they learn, it does give them a bit of a roadmap."

You don't want to miss

• What is Deep Learning?
• How can we incorporate Deep Learning in the classroom?
• How it helps with classroom management
• How Deep Learning fosters a sense of leadership
• The impact outside of the classroom

Resources:

• https://deep-learning.global/

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Gina Engesser teaches Art at Tangara School for Girls. In this episode Gina shares what inspired her to become an artist, and how art can positively impact students' creativity and self-expression.

Key Quote:

"My parents really instilled in us: if you have hands, you make something."

You don't want to miss

• The importance of raising confident children
• Why we must embrace the mess
• Storytelling through art

Resources:

• https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/

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David Allen is a professor of English at the College of Staten Island and is the chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the School of Education. David has written several books on the importance of collaboration between teachers and the impact this can have on their students' education. Today we'll be talking about how to make the most from a collaborative teaching environment and run through why it is so important to reflect and share teaching experiences with our colleagues.

Key Quote:

"When teachers collaborate with each other the school becomes a more collaborative environment"

You don't want to miss

• What are professional learning communities?
• Making the most out of collaborative teacher meetings
• What is the ideal learning group size?
• How to use feedback effectively
• The role of the meeting facilitator
• Frequency of meetings
• What are thinking routines?

Resources:

• https://www.booktopia.com.au/protocols-in-the-classroom-david-allen/book/9780807759042.html

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Mark Anderson is the current Head of Senior School and Head of HSIE at Redfield College. Mark helps direct the quality of teaching and learning in Years 10 to 12 in such a way that the students can perform at their absolute best. In this episode we talk about how to build positive relationships with your students, why it's so important, and how to successfully create a learning environment in your classroom.

Key Quote:

"The reason I became a teacher is because of the rapport that I had with my Year 12 Ancient teacher"

You don't want to miss

• Why positive relationships are so important in the classroom
• Strategies for building rapport with students
• Strategies for new teachers
• Juggling positivity and respect in the classroom
• Managing disconnected students

Resources:

• Simple Tips To Building Rapport

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Dr. Andrew Mullins is the former headmaster of two independent schools in Sydney (Redfield College & Wollemi College). He's also the author of 'Parenting For Character', and the upcoming book 'Parenting For Faith'. Today's topic dives deep into the results from a recent survey called 'Parenting in a Digital World. It was completed by parents from 5 different schools in Australia about how technologies are used in and influence their parenting. We'll talk about how we can teach children to make good choices online, as well as how to recognise if technology is keeping us connected or disconnected from our families.

Key Quote:

"Kids will want to do what they see brings their parents joy"

You don't want to miss

• Survey results from 256 parents
• Teaching kids to make better choices online
• Strategies for teaching in a digital age
• Is technology keeping us connected, or disconnected from our families?
• The best times for connecting with your children

Resources:

• Parenting For Character

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Today, we will be talking about a relatively new method of problem-solving: Design Thinking. Matt Aldous, the current headmaster of Redfield College, has 20 years of experience in education, the last 10 of which were spent in educational leadership. Matt recently completed a course on Design Thinking, with the Design Thinking Academy of Australia and New Zealand. Today he talks about why this approach of learning is so effective.

Key Quote:

"If we can just try and make things a little bit better than when we pick them up, it makes a huge difference."

You don't want to miss

• What is Design Thinking?
• Design Thinking for the classroom
• The impact of continuous improvement
• Building as a team

Resources:

• Design Thinking Academy
• Scrum - Book

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Dr. Jakubowski is a well-respected international influencer who helps kids live happier, healthier lives. She has touched the lives of thousands of families in with her ability to connect and help kids experience success despite challenging behaviours. With a doctorate in Educational Leadership and nearly 20 years of experience as a teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal, Karin is highly regarded as an educational game-changer. Today Dr. Jakubowski speaks with us about how your children can start using mindfulness practices in their day-to-day.

Key Quote:

"He was taking a test and got stuck. He took three deep breaths, went back to the question, and he wasn't anymore, he was able to finish his test. He really attributed this to learning these breathing techniques."

You don't want to miss

• Bringing mindfulness to our classrooms
• Why mindfulness has been so important during covid
• Impacts on students' academic performance
• Scheduling mindfulness sessions

Resources:

• Momnificent Podcast
• Educational Impact Academy
• Breathing Exercises

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