Those Who Can't

In this episode we consider the role of homework at school, discussing whether homework is an important aspect of student learning or a total waste of time. We provide some examples of homework done well and explore a variety of viewpoints about homework including students, parents and teachers.

In this episode we welcome back Marty Moore from the 'No Bullshit Leadership' Podcast to talk about how he was influenced by his own schooling experience. We think about the teachers that have a lasting impact on us, the predictors of success and the formative power of education. Marty also reflects on being a parent and some of the factors that came into play when choosing a school for his own daughters.

In this episode, we react to some recent coverage in the media about the growing interest in private schools enrolments. We consider the appeal of private education and explore what private schools have to offer that have parents sprinting from the maternity ward to the registrar's office. Are private schools really as bad as the media would have us believe? You'll have to listen to find out.

In this episode we chat with special guest Martin Moore. Marty is a highly regarded executive leader, author and podcaster with a wealth of experience in CEO leadership development. He shares some fantastic tips about leadership in education, exploring the similarities between principalship and CEO leadership in the corporate world. We talk about working at the right level, the importance of trust in leadership and whether "corporate" is really such a dirty word.

In this episode we talk about school uniforms. Are they necessary? Why do we make kids wear uniforms? Why is it so hard for Kate to decide what to wear every day? Is it true that Matt looks great, no matter what he's wearing? If you want to find out the answers to these important questions, you'd better tune in to Episode 15.

In this episode we chat with Stuart Coppin about his experience working in girls' education. We explore the merits of single-sex educational settings for girls and grapple with the issue of single-sex vs co-education. Are girls and boys so different? We might not have all the answers, but we'll see what we can do.

In this episode we speak with our very first in-studio guest, Stuart Coppin. Stuart is a passionate educator and school leader with experience in a range of contexts, most recently in girls' education. We "grill our guest" and ask Stuart about his career development and the tips he has to offer to educators and aspiring educators.

In this episode we talk through the concept of diversity and inclusion. What does an inclusive classroom look like and how can we foster a sense of belonging, connectedness and individual authenticity? With a particular focus on being neuro-affirming, we offer some tips to help you foster an inclusive environment in your class.

In this episode we offer a few tips for staying on top of your own wellbeing. We tackle the issue of holding reasonable workplace boundaries and talk about some aspects of wellbeing that are within our control. We also wrestle with the prickly question of how to pronounce the word "schedule". Spoiler alert - Kate knows the correct answer and Matt just guesses.

In this episode we explore some of the fantastic experiences available outside of the classroom, including learning opportunities for teachers and students. Teaching isn't just about reading, writing and 'rithmatic. There's plenty of great learning opportunities to be had in the areas of co-curricular, service learning and professional development.