Pushing The Edge with Greg Curran Podcast
1) 'I Do, We Do, You Do' in Maths with Margarita Breed - PTE056
In Episode 56, we are critically unpacking the 'I do, we do, you do' teaching model in the maths classroom. Plus, why productive struggle is a must for our students in maths, and why you should start ...Show More
2) Explaining our Thinking in Maths with Margarita Breed - PTE055
In Episode 55, what matters in respect to explaining, making connections, and being efficient at an A or B grade level in maths? And how do we build students' skills in each area? Plus, how might we i...Show More
3) Why's The Maths Teacher Here for Social Studies with Jenna Laib - PTE054
In Episode 54, how can we challenge Eurocentrism in the maths classroom and value Indigenous knowledge? Plus, how can we use graphs to explore social justice issues, and cultivate mathematical thinkin...Show More
4) Building Cultures of Thinking in the Maths Classroom with Margarita Breed - PTE053
In Episode 53, taking the emphasis off the answer in maths, focusing on building meaning and connections rather than remembering rules, and using low floor, high ceiling rich maths tasks. Plus, we hav...Show More
Building Cultures of Thinking in the Maths Classroom with Margarita Breed - PTE053
1:10:40 | Oct 2nd, 2020
5) Looking at the World in Mathematical Ways with Marian Dingle - PTE052
In Episode 52, how do our families mathematise us? How does the maths in our lives compare to maths at school? And why are our cultures so important in maths classrooms? Show-notes can be found here, ...Show More
6) Liberating Literature in Our Classrooms and Libraries with Julia Torres - PTE051
In Episode 51, young people are engaging with literature in ways that are quite different to prior generations. We’ll explore young adult fiction that reflects our students' lives, issues, and worlds....Show More
Liberating Literature in Our Classrooms and Libraries with Julia Torres - PTE051
1:07:47 | Aug 29th, 2020
7) Optimism, Hope and a Place to Belong with Rodney Croome - PTE050
In Episode 50, a chat with long-time LGBTI human rights activist Rodney Croome. We explore the lessons learnt from the early campaigns to legalise homosexuality, unpack why personal stories are key, a...Show More
8) Liberation and Resistance in Schools with Benjamin Doxtdator - PTE049
In Episode 49, making our schools' sites of liberation and resistance. Plus challenging the dominant narratives that blame individual students whilst giving scant attention to the social justice, and ...Show More
9) Challenging Stereotypes about Race, Religion, & Suburbs with Amra Pajalic - PTE048
In Episode 48, we explore teaching in a western suburbs school, where students often face bigotry, and negative stereotyping based on their race, their religious beliefs, and the suburbs they live in....Show More
10) Navigating White Spaces with Sherri Spelic - PTE047
In Episode 47, fitting in and assimilation in predominantly white spaces. Plus, how to make your physical education classes more inclusive and fair. Further information and links for this chat with Sh...Show More