THRC Table Talks

THRC Table Talks

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THRC Table Talks episodes

  • Autism: It's Myth-Busting & Reframing Perspectives Time

    Welcome back Denise Kneller and Cate Monteiro from Kerry’s Place Autism Services! In this episode, we dive into dispelling myths surrounding autistic persons and touch on reframing perspectives.

    What will you hear in this episode?

    ✨Problematic myths around autistic people and reframing our perspective

    ✨A conversation on unpacking the word "behaviour" and the ABC's (not the alphabet, promise!)

    ✨Connecting and valuing relationship building

    28 min
  • What is Autism?

    Meet our guests Denise Kneller and Cate Monteiro from Kerry’s Place Autism Services, an organization dedicated to creating "a future where all autistic people can participate fully in their communities" (kerrysplace.org: 2024).

    What you will hear in this episode?

    ✨A conversation not just on the diagnostic criteria for autism, but about viewing autistic people as individuals with unique strengths to offer

    ✨Tidbits on how to support autistic people in the classroom

    26 min
  • Table Talk Tidbit: Illuminating Care: The Pedagogy and Practice of Care in Early Childhood Communities
    How do we center care as a pedagogy in our early learning practices? 🤔 In this episode, we're diving into an inspiring conversation exploring caring and responsive relationships by reflecting on a powerful quote from Carol Garboden Murray's Illuminating Care: The Pedagogy and Practice of Care in Early Childhood Communities:
     
    Join us for this thoughtful discussion and discover how care can shape and elevate our work as educators and teammates. 🌱
     
    📚 Ready to dive deeper? Borrow Illuminating Care from the THRC Resource Library to spark meaningful reflection and conversations with your team!
     
    🔗 Let’s explore how care connects us all. 💛
    13 min
  • Exploring Intersectionality
    In this episode we chat with Muskan Arif MCRC’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Specialist, about intersectionality – a framework coined by the brilliant Kimberlé Crenshaw. We dive into how understanding intersectionality can help children (and adults!) navigate their growing sense of identity, acknowledging the complex layers of race, gender, class, and more.
     
    Tune in to explore how this approach supports inclusivity, reflection, and a deeper understanding of ourselves and others.
    23 min
  • Table Talk Tidbit: Gifts of Imperfection
    Embrace Your True Self, Every Day ✨
     
    "In the daily practice of authenticity, let go of who you think you’re supposed to be and embrace who you are." - Brené Brown, Gifts of Imperfection
     
    🌱 Why It Matters
    Authenticity is a powerful tool for growth—not just for ourselves, but also for the children and families we work with. By embracing our true selves, we create a safe space where others can do the same, fostering trust, connection, and meaningful relationships in our early childhood environments.
     
    📚 Join the Journey
    Explore the transformative impact of authenticity in your personal and professional life. Borrow Gifts of Imperfection from the THRC Resource Library and start your journey today!
    12 min
  • Teaching with Love: Embracing Neurodiversity and Belonging

    Listen in as we explore Neurodiversity, Belonging and Love while reflecting on the role of our personal experiences in shaping our values and identity as educators.

    We unpack what it means to really see children- for who they are and the value they bring to the classroom, as well as the role we play as educators in those experiences.

    As Educators, its easy to get caught up in the day to day tasks, but conversations like this one, can remind us to take a step back and reflect on what drives us. How often do we take time to think about the values and expereinces that have shaped our approaches? How can we look ahead and grow into even more attuned and compassionate educators?

    30 min
  • Tidbit: The ECE Backpack

    In this Tidbit, meet Frances Killingbeck, Supervisor at The Halton Resource Connection. She sparked the metaphor of the ECE Backpack in a conversation and we just had to dive in! What is it? How is this relevant to your work in the field? Take a listen and find out!

    What you will hear:

    ✨ Collaboration in the field supports our professional growth

    ✨We can clean out our backpacks, updating our knowledge and skills as we learn more

    13 min
  • Tidbit: Really Seeing Children
    Join us as Geethmi, Frances, and Basma dive deep into a passage from Deb Curtis's enlightening book, Really Seeing Children. 📚✨
     
    In this episode, we explore:
    🌟 The importance of slowing down and being present
    🌟 Using reflective protocols to deepen our thinking
    🌟 Calls to action to support children in their creative and joyful pursuits
     
    Tune in to reflect with us and find inspiration to better support the young minds around us. 🎙️💡
     
    Listen now and let’s journey together towards truly seeing and understanding children. 🌈👶 We invite you to visit THRC Resource Library to borrow your copy.
    14 min
  • Tidbit: Dare to Lead
    ✨ Reflecting on leadership and growth with THRC Team members Shannon and Basma, we found inspiration in a powerful quote from Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead.
     
    ✨What were you inspired by in this conversation? What did it spark you to think more deeply about?
     
    Quotes have the ability to remind us of what we may already know, aspire to be, or trigger something within us to get back on track. 💡 Come and get your copy today! 📖✨
    11 min

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