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Teacher Takeaway

Teacher Takeaway
Education
Professional Development
Educational Leadership
Teaching Strategies
Explicit Teaching
Student Engagement
Burnout
Leadership
Literacy Instruction
Structured Literacy
Literacy
Literacy Development
Instructional Coaching
Explicit Instruction
Formative Assessment
Writing
Self-Care
Science Of Learning
Curriculum Development
Collaboration

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 Lyn Stone, an educational linguist, author, and founder of Lifelong Literacy, to unpack the science of spelling instruction and what effective literacy teaching looks like in today’s classrooms. Lyn explores common m... more

In this episode, we sit down with internationally recognised instructional coaching expert Jim Knight to explore what effective coaching looks like in real schools today. Jim shares practical insights into fast-track coaching, PEERS goals, video refl... more

In this episode, we sit down with Cindy Valdez, founder of Teach to Learn, to explore her mission of empowering educators and transforming lives through global collaboration. Drawing on her work connecting Australian and Filipino teachers, Cindy shar... more

In this episode, we speak with Amy Tasker, founder of Groove Nation, about her journey in education and her mission to make dance accessible, inclusive and impactful for every primary school classroom. Amy shares why dance is such a powerful tool for... more

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Recent Guests

Jim Knight
Expert in instructional coaching; author and founder of coaching organizations
Instructional Coaching, International Instructional Coaching Group
Episode: Season 6 | Episode 17 | Fast Track Coaching with Jim Knight
Cindy Valdez
Founder and CEO of Teach to Learn; EALD leader at NSW Department of Education
Teach to Learn; New South Wales Department of Education
Episode: Season 6 | Episode 16 | EAL/D Education with Cindy Valdez
Amy Tasker
Founder and creative director of Groove Nation, a dance education company
Groove Nation
Episode: Season 6 | Episode 15 | Dance and Creative Movement in the classroom with Amy Tasker
Brendan Lee
Primary school leader and educational consultant from New South Wales
Learn with Lee (blog) / Knowledge for Teachers podcast / Aero / Grattan Institute / Think Forward Education
Episode: Season 6 | Episode 14 | 5 Things Every Educator Should Know About Effective Instruction with Brendan Lee
Stephanie Murphy
Director of the Victorian Lesson Plans Project
Victorian Lesson Plans Project
Episode: Season 6 | Episode 13 | Driving Improvement in Learning with Stephanie Murphy
Natalie Wexler
Education writer; author of The Knowledge Gap and The Writing Revolution
Episode: Season 6 | Episode 11 | Why Writing Matters More Than We Think with Natalie Wexler
Dr Lisa Harvey-Smith
Astrophysicist and Professor of Practice at the University of New South Wales
University of New South Wales / Future You / Women in STEM Ambassador
Episode: Season 6 | Episode 10 | STEM & Challenging Stereotypes with Dr Lisa Harvey-Smith
Dylan Wiliam
Globally respected education researcher, author, and thought leader known for formative assessment and responsive teaching
Independent researcher/author
Episode: Season 6 | Episode 9 | Assessment & AI with Dylan Wiliam
Jenny Cole
Founder of Positively Beaming and author of Teach, Lead or Leave
Positively Beaming
Episode: Season 6 | Episode 8 | Teach, Lead or Leave with Jenny Cole

Hosts

Aaron
Host with multiple episodes across seasons; provides leadership perspective and interview style.
Alice Figgis
Co-host and principal-level leader with focus on school leadership and behavior strategies.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 82 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
    Australia3 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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Hosts are experienced and share diverse perspectives across leadership and classroom practice.
Educators praise practical, actionable takeaways and peer-led conversations.
Some feedback calls for more diverse viewpoints and experiences from different school contexts.
Listeners value the staffroom-like, collaborative feel and the relevance to real-world school settings.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#8
Australia/Education/How To
Apple Podcasts
#120
Australia/Education
Apple Podcasts
#58
New Zealand/Education/How To
Apple Podcasts
#151
South Korea/Education/How To
Apple Podcasts
#249
Hong Kong/Education/How To

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Season 6 | Episode 16 | EAL/D Education with Cindy Valdez
Q: What are the core principles that should guide teachers when supporting EALD learners?
Key principles include recognizing language develops over time, prioritizing oral language as the foundation, teaching language explicitly, providing high challenge with high support, and planning with backward design to connect language goals to content outcomes.
Season 6 | Episode 16 | EAL/D Education with Cindy Valdez
Q: Why do beliefs about language and identity matter so much for EALD learners?
Because language is tied to identity; when home languages are valued, learners belong more, engage more deeply, and are more willing to take learning risks, which supports their overall development.
Season 6 | Episode 15 | Dance and Creative Movement in the classroom with Amy Tasker
Q: Where can teachers find reliable resources to upskill in dance and align with the new syllabus?
Resources from Sydney Dance Company, Arts Unit, YouTube, and visual examples of canons and terminology help teachers understand and implement dance concepts effectively.
Season 6 | Episode 15 | Dance and Creative Movement in the classroom with Amy Tasker
Q: What practical approaches help teachers embed dance in everyday lessons without requiring extensive dance expertise?
Start with simple, existing content, use movement to illustrate concepts, and build a consistent structure so movement enhances rather than distracts from learning.
Season 6 | Episode 15 | Dance and Creative Movement in the classroom with Amy Tasker
Q: How did you transition from a traditional primary teacher to leading Groove Nation?
Amy describes how a single dance lesson led to ongoing invitations across schools, the realization that dance could be built into multiple classrooms, and eventually establishing a team to scale the work.

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A practical, practitioner-focused show for educators, with a rotating panel of Australian teachers and school leaders who share real-world strategies for classroom management, leadership, and school culture. Episodes consistently center on actionable takeaways—ranging from managing burnout and fostering positive culture to applying cognitive science and inclusive practices—balanced with personal stories from educators navigating leadership roles. The format tends to pair hosts with experienced guests to translate research into classroom-ready ideas, making it valuable for teachers, principals, and education professionals seeking tangible improvements in teaching and school operations.

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Recent guests on Teacher Takeaway include:

1. Jim Knight
2. Cindy Valdez
3. Amy Tasker
4. Brendan Lee
5. Stephanie Murphy
6. Natalie Wexler
7. Dr Lisa Harvey-Smith
8. Dylan Wiliam

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