Podcast
That Teacher Podcast
Hosted by Josh Vine · EN
Teaching is an art and we never stop learning. Join Josh Vine, expert teacher coach and his team of coaches who discuss all things pedagogy including effective teaching and learning practices. Each episode offers simple ideas on how you can take your teaching to the next level.
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We want to hear from you
Sep 25, 202000:03:14Tap to summarizeThat Teacher Podcast is taking a short 2 week break from releasing content as the school holidays in NSW are in effect. But we want to hear from our listeners. If you have a burning question or a particular topic that you would like Josh and his team to discuss then you can simply get in touch via the That Teacher Podcast facebook page or via email to thatteacherpodcast@gmail.com. We appreciate every teacher who listens to the show and continue to encourage you to subscribe and share the show with your teacher friends.
Transcribe →The power of art therapy for students with Michelle Sparrow
Sep 18, 202000:28:17Tap to summarizeJoin Teacher Coach Josh Vine and Art Therapist / Secondary Art Teacher Michelle Sparrow as they discuss how Art Therapy can be used in schools. More and more students are needing an outlet to express how they are feeling in a safe space. With anxiety related issues rife amongst school students in these uncertain times, it is vital that schools look for ways to give students the opportunity to be heard and understood. In this episode Michelle Sparrow discusses how her Art Smart program is providing this chance for students in many schools. She has seen firsthand the power of the Arts as therapy and she is keen to continue partnering with schools and students in the future.
Transcribe →Strengths based schools with Linda Lenord
Sep 11, 202000:32:32Tap to summarizeJoin Teacher Coach Josh Vine and Gallup Strengths Coach Linda Lenord as they unpack how schools can begin and embed a strengths based culture in staff and students. There is great power in the Clifton Strengths finder and when the language of strength is embedded in a school this power is even greater. In a world where students are so regularly told what is wrong with them the Clifton Strengths Finder is a tool that changes this arrive for teachers and students towards what is right with them. In this Episode Josh and Linda discuss how a strengths culture has changed the culture of their schools for the positive.
Transcribe →Teacher wellbeing and managing stress with Craig Sparrow
Sep 4, 202000:35:17Tap to summarizeJoin Teacher Coach Josh Vine and Healing Path to Wellness CEO Craig Sparrow as they unpack the signs, symptoms and strategies for dealing with stress. Teaching in 2020 has been a job like no other in a year like no other, where both the physical and emotional toll on teachers has been intense. This episode is tailored to helping teachers become more aware of their own stress levels to achieve better wellbeing.
Transcribe →Great teachers have high expectations
Aug 28, 202000:21:29Tap to summarizeJoin Teacher Coach Josh Vine as he unpacks numerous strategies for setting high expectations in the classroom. High expectations consistently stands as one of the most common practices of high performing teachers. The culture of a classroom is determined by the teacher and the expectations they have of the class. Let this episode inspire and encourage you in your teaching journey.
Transcribe →Transitioning to Deputy Principal with Jason Munro
Aug 20, 202000:23:43Tap to summarizeJoin Teacher Coach Josh Vine as he interviews Deputy Principal of Maitland Christian School Jason Munro. Jason has recently transitioned from teaching and coordinating his departments into his first Deputy Principal role. In this Episode Jason unpacks how the transition has been as well as shares several keys to success as a Deputy. If you are considering senior leadership in the future this episode is a must listen.
Transcribe →The power of pedagogical partnerships - Beth Gorrick and Bec Morris
Aug 14, 202000:31:40Tap to summarizeJoin Teacher Coach Josh Vine as he sits down with pedagogical partners Bec Morris and Beth Gorrick. What happens when an experienced teacher supports, empowers and coaches a first year out teacher..... magic happens. Bec Morris is only 3 terms into her first full time teaching role and already she has the skills and knowledge of a teacher much further along. There is great power in having an attitude that lets go and lets people in. Let this episode inspire you to be open with others in the pursuit of excellent teaching and learning outcomes.
Transcribe →The question after the question
Aug 6, 202000:07:09Tap to summarizeJoin Teacher Coach Josh Vine as he unpacks one of the most simple tweaks that teachers can make to their pedagogy. Teachers are notorious for seeing the opportunity to tell students what they know about the content. In this episode Josh unveils the questions to ask to illicit deeper responses from students as well as encouraging teachers to never let their students "off the hook" with shallow, surface responses in class.
Transcribe →School improvement with Geoff Peet
Jul 30, 202000:25:30Tap to summarizeIn this episode Teacher Coach Josh Vine talks with the Principal of Maitland Christian School, Geoff Peet about their journey of school improvement. Geoff shares some fantastic ideas and strategies for how to navigate school improvement and establish new cultural norms for pedagogy and student outcomes. Although school improvement can be difficult, the outcomes are worth the effort and Maitland Christian School is now a thriving educational institution, with a strong emphasis on teaching excellence. Hear how Maitland wrestled with their NAPLAN and PAT test data and made positive changes that would impact students lives forever.
Transcribe →That Feedback Hack
Jul 23, 202000:10:12Tap to summarizeTeacher Coach Josh Vine unpacks a simple feedback hack for teachers. Sometimes the best strategies are also the most simple. In this episode Josh looks at updating the way teachers give feedback and moving from the old red pen to a more 21st century approach. As teachers we need to leverage the power of digital technology and begin using it to give feedback like never before.
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