The Learning Landscape

Explicit and Direct Instruction in Education - Toni Hatten-Roberts

In this week’s episode of the Learning Landscape, Independent Schools Tasmania CEO Simon Matthews talks to Toni Hatten-Roberts, Co-Founder of Mastery Schools Australia. Toni is one of Australia’s most accomplished teachers, and in this podcast she talks about the importance of explicit and direct instruction in education, and the pitfalls schools encounter when trying to incorporate it into their learning plans. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to The Learning Landscape on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Find out more about Independent Schools Tasmania at https://independentschools.tas.edu.au/ [https://independentschools.tas.edu.au/]

HALT Certified Teachers - Ara Popowski and Bronwyn House

In this weeks episode of the Learning Landscape, Independent Schools Tasmania CEO Simon Matthews talks to Circular Head Christian School Principal Ara Popowski and teacher Bronwyn House. The three discuss how Bronwyn’s Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher Certification (HALT) has benefited not only the students of Circular Head Christian School, but also the middle and upper management.  Don’t forget to like and subscribe to The Learning Landscape on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Find out more about Independent Schools Tasmania at https://independentschools.tas.edu.au/ [https://independentschools.tas.edu.au/]

Educational Engagement in Australia - Owen Carter

In this week’s episode of the Learning Landscape, Independent Schools Tasmania CEO Simon Matthews talks to Owen Carter, Co-Founder and Director at ImpactEd Group. Australia is facing a significant attendance challenge, with 40% of students only attending school 90% of the time. In this podcast, Simon and Owen explore the work of the Education Engagement Taskforce and the work going in to improve these statistics. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to The Learning Landscape on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Find out more about Independent Schools Tasmania at https://independentschools.tas.edu.au/ [https://independentschools.tas.edu.au/]

Health Literacy in Australia - Dr Rosie Nash

This week on The Learning Landscape, Independent Schools Tasmania Executive Director Simon Matthews met with Dr Rosie Nash, co-founder of HealthLit4Kids and CEO of HealthLit4Everyone. Through HealthLit4Everyone Rosie and her team work to support the development of health literacy in Australian communities. HealthLit4Kids brings these skills and knowledge to students across the country. In this podcast Simon and Rosie discuss the different versions of health impacting schools, the application of health literacy, how it is already changing the lives of students involved and Rosie’s hope for the future of student health and wellbeing. Find out more about Independent Schools Tasmania at https://independentschools.tas.edu.au/

Good for Tasmanian Young People - Jo Palmer

For the first episode of our second season of The Learning Landscape, Independent Schools Tasmania Executive Director Simon Matthews met with Tasmania's Minister for Education, the Honourable Jo Palmer to discuss the recent social media ban for under people under 16. The two delve deep into how the ban is already affecting students, the role platforms play in policing users, the positive impacts it will have on young people’s mental health and their hope for the future.  Minister Palmer also reflects on how the ban has impacted her own children, and what she sees from the perspective of a parent.  CONTENT WARNING: This podcast mentions topics that may be distressing to some listeners, including teen suicide and mental health issues.