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Teacher Takeaway

Teacher Takeaway
Education
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Educational Leadership
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Literacy Instruction
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The Teacher Takeaway podcast is hosted by four Australian teachers. The purpose of the podcast is to provide educators with practical takeaway ideas to implement within their classroom or school setting.

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In this episode we are joined by Professor Catherine Attard. She joins Bec to unpack effective mathematics instruction in the classroom and share her recent research around the use and impact of generative AI on effective teacher practice.

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In this episode we are joined by Ben Bowen who is the CEO of Indigenous Literacy Foundation. He shares insights into the work of the ILF in supporting literacy development in remote communities across Australia and practical ways teachers can support... more

In this episode, Melissa-Jane Fogarty explores the powerful ways educators can explore Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander language, culture and identity through picture books.

In this episode, Dr Joanne Casey explores how understanding the social brain can transform the way educators lead, connect and build trust. She shares practical insights into how relationships, emotional safety and human connection influence team cul... more

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Recent Guests

Catherine Attard
Professor of mathematics education; researcher, author, and educator
University-based researcher; former president/board roles in Australian mathematical education organizations
Episode: Season 6 | Episode 32 | Mathematics Instruction with Prof. Catherine Attard
Ben Bowen
CEO of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation
Indigenous Literacy Foundation
Episode: Season 6 | Episode 31 | Indigenous Languages & Literacy in the Classroom with Ben Bowen
Melissa-Jane Fogarty
Kid-lit author and illustrator and freelance editor
Self-employed; author/illustrator
Episode: Season 6 | Episode 30 | Language, Culture & Identity in Picture Books with Melissa-Jane Fogarty
Dr. Joanne Casey
Research practitioner; lecturer in curriculum and pedagogy
University of the Sunshine Coast
Episode: Season 6 | Episode 29 | Leading with the Social Brain with Dr Joanne Casey
Dr. Kylie Lipscombe
Associate Professor, Academic Program Director of Educational Leadership at the University of Wollongong
University of Wollongong
Episode: Season 6 | Episode 28 | Middle Leadership with Dr Kylie Lipscombe
Trent Ray
Former school leader and member of Microsoft's education team; co-founder of the Cyber Safety Project
Microsoft Education / Cyber Safety Project
Episode: Season 6 | Episode 27 | AI in Education with Trent Ray
Bronwyn Cochrane
Educator, educational consultant, founder of TIPIAC (Teaching Indigenous Perspectives in the Australian curriculum)
TIPIAC
Episode: Season 6 | Episode 26 | Aboriginal Pedagogies
Tim Bullard
CEO of AITSL
AITSL
Episode: Season 6 | Episode 25 | Teaching & Learning with AITSL CEO Tim Bullard
Glenn Forbes
Author and educational leader from Brisbane, Queensland
Brisbane-based educator and author
Episode: Season 6 | Episode 24 | Instructional Leadership with Glenn Forbes

Hosts

Aaron
Host of Teacher Takeaway
Beck West
Host of the Teacher Takeaway podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • Amazing

    Fabulous topics with lots of practical advice! Thank you!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kathy Loader
    Australiaa year ago
  • A must listen, each and every week!

    The Teacher Takeaway podcast is a go-to resource for educators seeking practical advice and actionable strategies. Each episode zeroes in on a key aspect of teaching or leadership, with the hosts breaking down real-world scenarios and offering concrete takeaways. This is a must listen for teachers looking to refine their practice and make an immediate impact. Whether you're after fresh ideas for classroom management or tips on leadership, The Teacher Takeaway delivers in every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt Pitman
    Australia2 years ago
  • Terrific Takeaways

    An awesome podcast, with the experienced educators sharing their experiences and expertise on a broad range of teaching related topics. Worth the listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K Caswell
    Australia4 years ago
  • Like sitting in the staffroom and having a great collegial chat

    This podcast is super! Great practical strategies and insightful conversation from four colleagues in leadership who bring different voices through their varied experiences and settings. There’s something for every educator; from the preservice teacher, wanting to find out what teaching is all about, to those in leadership or teachers who spend their days in classrooms across the county.

    Do yourself a solid and get listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    __Mon__
    Australia5 years ago
  • Diversity of the panel

    Lots of quality content thank you. As a new teacher, this is a very valuable resource.

    Two things struck me. One, you guys seem so perfect. I would like to see some vulnerability. Brene Brown would approve. It builds rapport with your audience to see you as real people.

    Two. Your group appears very homogeneous with your constant agreement with each other. Peppered with “ absolutely” so often that I wonder about the diversity of your panel. Studies have shown that “ nonhomogenous teams are si... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Namesplease.
    Australia5 years ago

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The show balances research with real-world classroom application, making it useful for teachers and leaders.
Listeners appreciate the practical, take-away focus and tangible classroom strategies.
Guests are well-regarded experts who provide actionable insights, though some listeners desire more diversity in perspectives.

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#219
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#225
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Season 6 | Episode 32 | Mathematics Instruction with Prof. Catherine Attard
Q: What is your final piece of advice for navigating pedagogy, student engagement, and AI in the coming years?
Be critically reflective, prioritise student needs, continuously develop professional knowledge, and remember there is no best practice—only the best fit for the current student group and context.
Season 6 | Episode 32 | Mathematics Instruction with Prof. Catherine Attard
Q: What are your views on the AI landscape in math education and the potential benefits of generative AI?
Generative AI can transform how teachers work by enabling personalised, contextually relevant tasks, but success depends on quality dialogue, clear intentions, and teaching the AI about effective pedagogy; it should support rather than replace professional judgment.
Season 6 | Episode 32 | Mathematics Instruction with Prof. Catherine Attard
Q: What does effective mathematics pedagogy look like in the classroom when theory meets practice?
It involves teachers with deep mathematical knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge, who are reflective and responsive to students, translating resources to their context while balancing conceptual understanding with procedural fluency and fostering engagement.
Season 6 | Episode 22 | Upper Years Literacy with Kirby McDonald
Q: Where do you think we often go wrong when it comes to a literacy block in the upper years?
Kirby explains that we often confuse activities for learning and neglect the need for a strong, explicit, and scaffolded approach that focuses on essential components (like daily review, morphology-linked spelling, reading fluency, and connected reading-writing lessons). She also notes the importance of meeting students where they are and avoiding “gap-spanning” wide rotations by using targeted, responsive instruction.
Season 6 | Episode 21 | Assessing Spelling with Dr Tessa Daffern
Q: What is the core of your instructional framework for spelling?
A framework that requires students to analyze words through multiple linguistic lenses—phonology, orthography, and morphology—guided by specific questions to promote flexible, explicit teaching and independent problem solving.

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This show focuses on practical, classroom-ready strategies for teachers and school leaders, with a steady stream of guests who share concrete methods, frameworks, and resources. Episodes often center on instructional coaching, literacy and spelling instruction, leadership development, Indigenous perspectives in education, and how to apply research in everyday classrooms. The format emphasizes actionable takeaways, professional learning, and systems-level thinking to improve teaching and learning across schools. A notable strength is the mix of seasoned education researchers, policy-oriented leaders, and on-the-ground practitioners offering diverse, evidence-based perspectives.

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Recent guests on Teacher Takeaway include:

1. Catherine Attard
2. Ben Bowen
3. Melissa-Jane Fogarty
4. Dr. Joanne Casey
5. Dr. Kylie Lipscombe
6. Trent Ray
7. Bronwyn Cochrane
8. Tim Bullard

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