Teachers Supporting Teachers

In this episode, we're joined by Sarah, a Master of Teaching student with a background in psychology and lecturer Marnie Harris from Edith Cowan University. We explore the vital role of character strengths in shaping the future of education and supporting teacher wellbeing. Key Topics: - The evolution of teaching roles and the importance of adaptability - Crucial strengths for educators in an ever-changing landscape - Using personal strengths to enhance the education system - Leveraging diverse strengths to create effective school environments - Strategies for maintaining teacher wellbeing and preventing burnout Highlights: - Sarah shares her journey from psychology to teaching and how her diverse background informs her approach to education - The importance of resilience, adaptability, and creativity in modern classrooms - Insights on using strengths to create supportive learning environments and foster community engagement - Practical tips for integrating strengths into daily teaching practice and personal reflection Join us for an inspiring conversation about the power of character strengths in education and how they can transform both teaching and learning experiences. PS - want to know where Albany is? Find out here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albany,_Western_Australia

In this episode, host Narelle Lennon is joined with co-hosts Tammy Green and Rikki James as they explore the power of recognising and utilising personal strengths in education. Our guest, Krystle, shares her journey from vocational education to secondary school teaching, offering valuable insights on: Key Takeaways: Top Tip for Teacher Self-Care: Find a way to process your day or week that works for you, whether it's journaling, talking with someone, or engaging in a relaxing activity. Prioritise your mental health to be your best self for your students. Join us for this inspiring conversation about harnessing personal strengths to become a more effective and fulfilled educator.

In this milestone 10th series of Teachers Supporting Teachers, we explore the crucial role of character strengths in education. Join host Narelle Lemon, co-host Bev Adkin and guest Gloria, a Master of Teaching student, as they delve into: Key Takeaways: Whether you're a future teacher or an experienced educator, this episode offers valuable insights to enhance your teaching practice and support student growth through character strengths.

In this enlightening episode of Teachers Supporting Teachers, host Narelle Lemon explores the development and application of character strengths in pre-service teaching. Joined by guests Gail, Marnie, Aimee, and Cheylin, the conversation delves into the experiences of graduate diploma students as they navigate their journey into teaching. Key Topics: Highlights: Takeaways: Whether you're a pre-service teacher, an experienced educator, or someone considering a career in education, this episode offers valuable insights into the power of strengths-based teaching and personal development in the field of education.

In this episode, we're joined by Rex Monsoon, a Master of Teaching student at Edith Cowan University, currently on his final professional experience in the remote community of Kalumburu, Western Australia. Episode Highlights: Key Takeaways: Join us for an inspiring conversation about leveraging character strengths in education, particularly in remote and regional settings. Featuring host Narelle Lemon with guest co hosts Carli Sanbrook, Tammy Green, and special guest Rex Monsoon.

In this inspiring episode of Teachers Supporting Teachers, host Narelle Lemon explores the role of character strengths in early childhood education. Joined by guests Carli Sandbrook, Bev Adkin, and pre-service teacher Skye, the conversation delves into the journey of becoming an early childhood educator and the importance of recognising and utilising personal strengths in teaching. Key Topics: Highlights: Takeaways: Whether you're an aspiring early childhood educator, an experienced teacher, or someone interested in strengths-based approaches to education, this episode offers valuable insights into the power of personal strengths in shaping positive educational experiences for young children.

In this episode, Narelle Lemon, Teachers Supporting Teachers producer and professor based at the Mount Lawley campus at Edith Cowan University, and her series co-host Marnie Harris, a lecturer based in the South West Campus in Bunbury, engage in a thought-provoking discussion with three principals from the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Eliot, principal of Derby District High School, shares his 27-year journey in education and his experiences working in regional and remote schools. Paul, principal at Looma Remote Community School, discusses his 35 years in education and his passion for rural and remote teaching, emphasizing the strong sense of community and belonging in these settings. Esther, principal at Kimberley School of the Air, shares her unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of distance education in the vast Kimberley region. The principals discuss their motivations for taking on pre-service teachers for professional experience placements, highlighting the importance of developing resilience, confidence, competence, and agility in a supportive environment. They also share insights on how their schools and communities support and assist pre-service teachers during their placements, including thoughtful mentor and supervisor assignments, social activities, and cultural immersion. The conversation delves into the unique opportunities and challenges faced by pre-service teachers in remote settings, such as the School of the Air, and the differences between professional experiences in community schools compared to regional or metropolitan schools. The principals emphasize the strong sense of family, community involvement, and the life-changing relationships built with Aboriginal students and educators. The episode also explores the support structures in place for pre-service teachers relocating from their home residence, including financial assistance, social networks, and professional development opportunities. The principals discuss the importance of community integration and the qualities or characteristics pre-service teachers need to thrive in regional, rural, or remote placements, such as reflectiveness, patience, resilience, adventurousness, and self-kindness. Listeners are encouraged to consider risk and failure as stepping stones to success and to reflect on what putting themselves forward looks like in their own lives, moving beyond the "safe game." You may also be interested in: Kimberley Region of Western Australia Derby District High School Looma Remote Community School Kimberley School of the Air

In this episode, Narelle Lemon, Teachers Supporting Teachers producer and VC Professoriate Research Fellow at Edith Cowan University, and her series co-host Marnie Harris, a lecturer and professional experience coordinator at Edith Cowan University's South West Campus, are joined by special guest Jan Drew, director of The Global Student, to discuss international educational experiences. Jan shares her journey into this space, having been a teacher herself and later developing the Global Education Practicum, an initiative that brings pre-service teachers to school placements in national and international schools in Malaysia. She highlights the unique aspects of these experiences, such as large class sizes, varying levels of English proficiency, diverse school cultures, and different teaching methods and schedules. The discussion delves into the amazing "aha" moments Jan has witnessed, including pre-service teachers realizing that kids are kids no matter where they are, developing confidence and adaptability, and making life-changing decisions about their teaching careers. The collegiality and research opportunities for participating academics are also noted as unexpected benefits of the program. Cultural awareness is explored as a key aspect of these international experiences, with Jan emphasizing the importance of respect for differences without judgment, understanding the reasons behind cultural practices, and managing expectations. She also shares an inspiring story of a pre-service teacher who discovered her passion for teaching through a challenging experience in a Malaysian classroom. The conversation touches on the often-forgotten or undervalued elements of growth during these experiences, such as peer learning and the development of professional networks. Jan also highlights the importance of self-care and well-being, both physical and emotional, during these experiences, drawing on insights gained from working with Narelle. As the episode concludes, Jan shares her top tips for pre-service teachers considering an international educational experience: leave your expectations at home, be flexible, and say yes to everything. She emphasizes the value of embracing new experiences and the lasting impact these opportunities can have on both the pre-service teachers and the communities they engage with. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on what hashtag flexibility, open-mindedness, attitude, and courage look like in their own professional growth and to consider saying yes to a remote, regional, rural, or overseas experience. You may also be interested in: The Global Student Past Teachers Supporting Teachers episodes capturing an international remote placement in Series 7

In this episode, Narelle Lemon, Teachers Supporting Teachers producer and professor based at the Mount Lawley campus at Edith Cowan University, and her series co-host Marnie Harris, a lecturer based in the South West Campus in Bunbury, are joined by special guest Michaela, a primary pre-service teacher completing her final year at Edith Cowan University. Michaela shares her inspiring story and passion for learning and teaching, which has taken her on transformative teaching journeys far from home for her professional experiences. Michaela discusses what initially inspired her to seek out professional experiences in diverse and distant locations, including a professional experience in another country. She shares a specific moment or experience from one of her professional experiences that stands out as particularly impactful or transformative, and explains how her professional experiences in various locations have expanded her understanding of teaching and learning in regional, rural, or remote schools. The conversation also touches on a particular challenge Michaela faced during her professional experiences away from home and the strategies she used to navigate it. Michaela shares her future plans for teaching after graduating from her teaching degree this year, providing insight into how her diverse experiences have shaped her career aspirations. The importance of self-care and wellbeing during regional, rural, and remote educational experiences is a key topic in the episode, with Michaela sharing her insights on priorities to maintain and protect them. She also provides her top tip for why pre-service teachers should say yes to opportunities for regional, rural, and remote educational experiences.

In this episode of series 9, Narelle Lemon (Teachers Supporting Teachers producer and professor based at Mount Lawley campus at Edith Cowan University) and her series co-host Marnie Harris (a lecturer based in the South West Campus, in Bunbury, of Edith Cowan University) are joined by special guest Connor, a graduate teacher from Edith Cowan University who loved his final placement so much that he decided to stay on at the school. Connor shares his motivations for undertaking a professional experience away from home in Collie and what drew him to the remote location in Derby. He discusses the significant differences between his remote professional experience and previous home-based placements, and explains how he prepared himself financially, emotionally, and professionally for the experience. Connor shares how he adapted his teaching strategies to meet the needs of students in the remote setting, including challenges and successes. The role of community involvement and engagement in Connor's professional experience is explored, as well as how he connected with students, families, other teachers, and the community. He also shares a memorable or impactful moment from his professional experience and how it led to his decision to stay at the school. The importance of self-care and wellbeing for teachers in regional, rural, and remote educational settings is discussed, and Connor shares his observations on how teachers care for each other and shift the focus away from negative aspects of teacher wellbeing. He provides his top tip for pre-service teachers considering regional, rural, and remote educational experiences and these centre around three Rs that are so powerful - risk taking, relationships and relish.

In this introductory episode, Narelle Lemon (Teachers Supporting Teachers producer and professor based at Mount Lawley campus of Edith Cowan University) and her series co-host plus guest for this episode Marnie Harris delve into the topic of regional, rural, and remote educational experiences. Marnie, the primary professional experience coordinator at Edith Cowan University's South West campus in Bunbury, shares her expertise and research in this area. Marnie defines regional, rural, and remote education based on the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority's classifications, which consider the distance of a school from a major service center. While these areas are often grouped together, each is unique and presents its own challenges and opportunities for pre-service teachers. The discussion explores factors that attract some pre-service teachers to regional, rural, and remote experiences, such as funding, family connections, curiosity, and the desire to "try before you buy." Marnie also highlights the benefits of these experiences, including increased independence, specialized skill development, deeper understanding of community dynamics, and exposure to diverse teaching contexts. Challenges faced by pre-service teachers in these areas are also addressed, including housing, financial concerns, and the need for more contextual knowledge in initial teacher education programs. Marnie emphasizes the importance of self-care and well-being during these experiences, with support from family, friends, and the university playing a crucial role. The episode concludes with Marnie's top tip for pre-service teachers considering regional, rural, or remote experiences: "You will never ever know if you never ever go." She encourages listeners to step out of their comfort zones and embrace the opportunity to develop new skills, see unfamiliar places, and experience diverse opportunities. Links you may be interested in: The Rural, Remote and Metropolitan Area (RRMA) classification divides Australia metropolitan, rural and remote zones. Read about the RRMA zones, how to use them and how to search for them. Teach in rural, regional and remote Western Australia (WA)

In this episode, Narelle Lemon, Teachers Supporting Teachers producer and professor based at the Mount Lawley campus at Edith Cowan University, and her series co-host Marnie Harris, a lecturer based in the South West Campus in Bunbury, continue their conversation with Kimberley principals Eliot, Paul, and Esther. This is part two of a conversation with principals from the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Part one can be accessed here. The discussion explores the collaborative efforts that universities and regional, rural, and remote schools can undertake to enhance professional experiences for pre-service teachers. The principals share their insights on how to retain pre-service teachers beyond their initial professional experience placement, emphasizing the importance of providing diverse experiences and fostering a supportive environment. Elliot and Esther discuss the unique opportunities available for pre-service teachers in regional, rural, and remote schools, both inside and outside the classroom. These opportunities include professional growth, leadership development, and the ability to tailor teaching strategies to the specific needs of the community. The principals also share inspiring stories of pre-service teachers who have thrived in their schools, demonstrating the transformative power of these experiences and the lasting impact they can have on both the teachers and the communities they serve. The conversation touches on the importance of self-care and well-being for teachers in regional, rural, and remote settings, with the principals offering practical tips for managing the challenges of the wet season and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The episode concludes with valuable advice for pre-service teachers considering a placement in a regional, rural, or remote school, emphasizing the importance of communication, asking questions, seeking help when needed, and building strong relationships with students, staff, and the community. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on keywords such as awareness, collaboration, perspective, open-mindedness, legacy, diversity, adventure, opportunity, and catalyst as they consider the possibilities for their own rural, regional, and remote educational experiences. You may also be interested in: Kimberley Region of Western Australia Derby District High School Looma Remote Community School Kimberley School of the Air

Welcome to Teachers Supporting Teachers 2023 Bonus Episode ... this is a wow end of the year share conversation, that you will so understand as you listen. This episode was recorded in June 2023 with future teachers of Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Tun Abdul Raza (IPGKTAR) in Kuching, Malaysia Borneo. We had just finished a workshop on making for wellbeing and wellbeing for making where we also focused on hope for our self-care and wellbeing. This episode is recorded on one microphone, so there are a few little moments of quiet, but you will have goose bumps as you listen to this conversations - hope, vision, improving oneself, requests from each other, needs, and appreciations are shared. Magical. I'm truly humbled in being a part of this conversation, I think you will really enjoy it. What to know more... Watch our video about hope for wellbeing as teachers Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Tun Abdul Razak

Welcome to Teachers Supporting Teachers Podcast, a podcast that supports future teachers, and those who are in the classroom. This is series 8, and episode 6, our last in a collection that has been a collaboration with the Office of Australia's Women in STEM Ambassador. I've been working closely with Becky Laurence who is the program coordinator for Future You and her colleagues, and in this episode Becky and I are joined by Hilary the Future You Program Manager. Equity in the classroom, innovation, voice, and opportunity with career education, STEM education, and Future You features in this conversation. Our guest Hilary and Becky share insights into impact in the classroom for teachers and students. And we are inspired by the question: How might bite side resources, ideas and possibilities be embraced in your teaching? Other resources to support this episode include: Interactive online quiz to connect to pathfinders Is it a cake? Athena Swan Questacon

Welcome to Teachers Supporting Teachers Podcast, a podcast that supports future teachers, and those who are in the classroom. And this is series 8. As with all series I like to do something a little different and capture some different ideas, work with different people, and inspire you as you become teachers and work as teachers. So this series I am collaborating with the Office of Australia's Women in STEM Ambassador, and I am working closely with Becky Laurence who is the program coordinator for Future You and her colleagues. I’m so excited as we are digging deep into this initiative to talk about the importance of careers education. In this episode we are talking all things implementation – sharing strategies about how the new resources could be implemented in classrooms and how lesson plans could be structured to include them. You may also find helpful: Pathfinders Imagining the future

Welcome to this episode in series 8 where we are talking all things career education, STEM, and women in partnership with Australian Government’s Women in STEM Ambassador and the program coordinator for Future You Becky Lawrence. In this episode we spice up evaluation. It's critical for development of programs and continuous improvement, and of course is a close friend with reflective practice. Becky shares the findings from our market research about the first lot of resources developed, and how those findings will be used to inform changes to the program. What to know more about Future You? Future You is a national, digital awareness raising initiative led by the Australian Government’s Women in STEM Ambassador and funded through the Women in STEM National Awareness Raising Initiative as part of the Australian Government’s Advancing Women in STEM strategy. The initiative aims to increase the participation of girls in STEM by raising awareness of the range of exciting STEM-skilled career opportunities available, raising the visibility of girls and women in STEM study and careers and challenging stereotypes. The Future You pilot campaign ran from October-December 2020 and our evaluation of the pilot included recommendations for the next phase of the program. The aim of the pilot campaign was to raise awareness of the diverse range of STEM careers, increase visibility of girls and women in STEM education and professions and address public perception of what a career in STEM involves by reducing stereotypes and gender bias. Future You is aimed at children aged 8-12 and their parents and carers. The Future You pilot reached 2.3 million children, parents and carers. The campaign had high awareness among children and parents and carers and the campaign creative was well-liked across genders and age groups, with a male skew in awareness among adults. Children who saw the campaign reported a lift in interest in STEM jobs and subjects, with ‘strong interest’ in STEM jobs and subjects increasing three-fold among girls.​ The campaign raised parents’ opinion of the importance of STEM skills for their child’s future, particularly among women. There were small shifts in perception regarding STEM jobs as being ‘for women’ or men/women equally among children surveyed following interaction with the campaign. ______________________________________ You may also like access to: Explore and Create Co www.exploreandcreateco.com Women in STEM Ambassador’s website https://womeninstem.org.au/ Future You https://futureyouaustralia.com/ Examples of STEM Equity Program Evaluations https://napequity.org/stem/stem-equity-project/imstem/stem-equity-program-evaluation-rubric/ National Evaluation Guide https://womeninstem.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Report-Eval-Guide-August2020.pdf My Shadow is Pink by Scott Stuart I Read aloud I Books about gender stereotypes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53ipg9ImrPU

Welcome to Teachers Supporting Teachers Podcast, a podcast that supports future teachers, and those who are in the classroom. And this is series 8. As with all series I like to do something a little different and capture some different ideas, work with different people, and inspire you as you become teachers and work as teachers. So this series I am collaborating with the Office of Australia's Women in STEM Ambassador, and I am working closely with Becky Laurence who is the Program Coordinator for Future You and her colleagues. And this episode talks about multi-modal tools and resources including short stories and films that have been designed and are available to showcase STEM careers with an aim of increasing participation of children in STEM, with a particular focus on girls. Emphasizing what each career brings to society, inspiration and aspiration, wonder and curiosity and relatable characters are all explored as Future You inspires future STEM professionals. And what I love about these resources is that they are not add ons or extras, rather they have a suite of classroom activities aligned activities that can be slotted into curriculum-aligned lesson plans. And as you reflect on this episode consider the questions… _________________ Joining me in this series and episode is Becky Lawrence, the program coordinator for Future You, an initiative from the Australian Government’s Women in STEM Ambassador, Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith. You may also like to access: Explore and Create Co www.exploreandcreateco.com Women in STEM Ambassador’s website https://womeninstem.org.au/ Future You https://futureyouaustralia.com/ Future You Pathfinders ( short, documentary-style films) https://futureyouaustralia.com/pathfinders/

This is a wonderful episode where we have many ah ha moments of what can be possible in the classroom as a teacher. We dig deep in the concept of being an engineer of the lesson and classroom, failing forward, risk taking, development of electives and curriculum, and what is possible when we dream big as teachers for our students. This is a rich conversation with Becky and our guest Dr Kathryn White who runs the Australian Junior Science Olympiad for ASI, is one of the program team members, and also teaches a science at Merici College teacher in Canberra. So many tips, tricks and strategies for you. And as you reflect on this episode consider the questions… _________________ Joining me in this series and episode is Becky Lawrence, the program coordinator for Future You, an initiative from the Australian Government’s Women in STEM Ambassador, Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith. Special guest for this episode is Dr Kathryn White who runs the Australian Junior Science Olympiad for ASI is one of the program team members and also teaches a science at Merici College teacher in Canberra. She has a Bachelor of Science (Honours) and a PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of Sydney and subsequently worked as a post-doctoral researcher in the School of Physics at the University of Edinburgh. Having made the change from research to education, she achieved national certification as a highly accomplished teacher in 2015. She taught as part of the ANU Extension program from 2011-2020, and is a former deputy director of ASI’s Curious Minds program. She has extensive experience with resource development that focuses on equity (including, but not limited to gender, location, socio-economic status, etc). You may also like to access: Explore and Create Co www.exploreandcreateco.com Women in STEM Ambassador’s website https://womeninstem.org.au/ Future You https://futureyouaustralia.com/ Merici College https://www.merici.act.edu.au/ Junior Science Olympiad Programs https://www.asi.edu.au/our-programs/junior-science-olympiad-programs/ Dr Scott Sleap in his iSTEM program https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-scott-sleap-73929160/?originalSubdomain=au Using Universal Design to Create Better Assessment https://www.edutopia.org/article/using-universal-design-create-better-assessments/ Make:able Challenge https://www.makeablechallenge.com/

Teachers are responsible for shaping the future of our world. The influence we have over students and WHO those students become is huge. So in this series, Series 8 of Teachers Supporting Teachers, we talk about STEM careers, opportunities, futures and what is possible as we tap into the potential for pre-service teachers, teachers, educators, and students, especially young women - we dig deep into the what, why and how. Creativity, innovation, the arts and imagination also features an invitation for us to think about the ability to think as big as you want to think. We introduce Future You, a program with a focus on young women in the 8-12 age group coming out of the Australian Government’s Women in STEM Ambassador. The vision is to address the research that has shown that by the time young people finish primary school, they’ve made fairly important career decisions. So the influence of us as teachers is imperative! And as you reflect on this episode consider the questions…How are you going to help students dream big with STEM skills? How are you going to open up whole new worlds? ________ Joining me in this series and episode is Becky Lawrence, the program coordinator for Future You, an initiative from the Australian Government’s Women in STEM Ambassador, Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith. You may also like to access: Explore and Create Co www.exploreandcreateco.com Women in STEM Ambassador’s website https://womeninstem.org.au/ Future You https://futureyouaustralia.com/ Future You Pathfinders ( short, documentary-style films) https://futureyouaustralia.com/pathfinders/ Girls in STEM Toolkit https://www.thegist.edu.au/ (how lessons can be interesting to everyone, addressing unconscious bias) Want diversity in robotics? Address workplace culture first https://cosmosmagazine.com/technology/diversity-in-robotics/

Welcome to this episode, no. 8 in series 7 that captures the experiences of undertaking a study tour and international practicum in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia Borneo. In this episode Lewis is executive producer and he is joined by Taylah and Stephen reflecting upon their experiences, cultural learnings, and development as future teachers. A brief special guest appearance is made by Rachel, as she and Lisa ended their time hoping they hadn't caught covid! Enjoy this last episode of the series; a special series co-designed with the support of the New Colombo Plan.