Teach

In this episode Jodie Zwar, Principal of Gladstone Primary School, unpacks the intricacies of transitioning our young children from preschool to primary school, and how Gladstone’s approach fosters a successful transition. Hear how the collaborative efforts of educators, the benefits of early exposure to the school environment while supporting young learners and their families, help Gladstone Primary ensure a smooth and successful start to their educational journey. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Miriam Parsons, Manager Languages and Bilingual Schools and Amy Goodrich, Indonesian Specialist Teacher explore how the focus on languages in the new SA Curriculum for public education will have a positive outcome for students’ wellbeing and sense of community throughout their schooling.  Show notes: * SA Curriculum website [https://www.sacurriculum.sa.edu.au/] * Get involved through upcoming events and workshops [https://www.sacurriculum.sa.edu.au/get-involved/events] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

In this episode Professor Sally Robinson, Professor of Disability and Community Inclusion and Professor Gerry Redmond, Professor of Public Policy unpack the crucial topic of supporting the safety and wellbeing of autistic and neurodivergent children in our schools and preschools. They shed light on the concept of neurodiversity, its prevalence in school populations, and the evolving understanding of neurodiverse needs. Together they share key insights from their research, highlighting the importance of prioritising students' perspectives and experiences in shaping inclusive school environments. Show notes: * About autism [https://edi.sa.edu.au/supporting-children/disability-support/practice-guidance/autism/about-autism] * Improving support for autistic children and students [https://edi.sa.edu.au/supporting-children/disability-support/programs-and-services/improving-support-for-children-and-students-with-autism] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Discover what learning trajectories are and how they can support you to help students develop their mathematics abilities. Joining us this episode from the University of Denver are Doug Clements, Professor of Early Childhood Learning and Julie Sarama, Professor of Innovative Technologies. They were the keynote speakers at this year’s Numeracy Summit in Adelaide. Show notes: * 2024 Numeracy Summit plink presentations [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.plink.sa.edu.au%2Filp%2Fpages%2Finternal-dashboard.jsf%3FmenuId%3D11111166%26locale%3Den-GB%26showbundlekeys%3Dfalse%23%2F%3FdashboardId%3D17712957&data=05%7C02%7CJarrad.Tihverainen%40sa.gov.au%7C7403bd40adce45804b5408dc5d097469%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C1%7C0%7C638487542387327934%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ne8cD4jyIfIcQl9NBxjzoH9PKkvFtDJ2jSWhRHE8xg0%3D&reserved=0] * Learning trajectories [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.learningtrajectories.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7CJarrad.Tihverainen%40sa.gov.au%7C7403bd40adce45804b5408dc5d097469%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C1%7C0%7C638487542387335074%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ruIQ5kWP7WU3ZzJwdoa9odoYewMi%2B24ur2RAUu%2FxMPU%3D&reserved=0] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

This episode provides an insight into how mathematics is more than just a set of skills and how educators can develop a joy and wonder for mathematics. Francis Su is the Benediktsson-Karwa Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College and a former president of the Mathematical Association of America. He recently presented in Adelaide at the Numeracy Summit on the topic of mathematics for human flourishing.  Show notes:  * 2024 Numeracy Summit plink presentations [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.plink.sa.edu.au%2Filp%2Fpages%2Finternal-dashboard.jsf%3FmenuId%3D11111166%26locale%3Den-GB%26showbundlekeys%3Dfalse%23%2F%3FdashboardId%3D17712957&data=05%7C02%7CIsabella.Pittaway%40sa.gov.au%7Ca99679b553c242acc5c708dc43c51b80%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C1%7C0%7C638459761059075009%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=NSS2V1lJDZkK%2FcM4MRegqOZKVmGPwOvUpBdLIec3bUE%3D&reserved=0] * Number sense courses  [https://www.plink.sa.edu.au/ilp/pages/catalogsearch.jsf?catalogId=983194&menuId=1108&locale=en-GB&showbundlekeys=false&sidebarExpanded=true&q=%7B!q.op%3DAND%7D%20*:*&rows=3&fq=%7B!tag%3DclassificationIds_6562882%7D%20classificationIds_6562882:(2%2F6562882%2F6568512%2F18081951%2F)&sort=name%20ASC] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.