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Teacher Takeaway

Teacher Takeaway
Education
Professional Development
Educational Leadership
Teaching Strategies
Explicit Teaching
Student Engagement
Burnout
Leadership
Literacy Instruction
Science Of Learning
Explicit Instruction
Structured Literacy
Literacy
Literacy Development
Formative Assessment
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Instructional Coaching
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Student Growth and Achievement
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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 speak with Tim Bullard, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL), about his journey in education and AITSL’s role in shaping the profession. We explore the professional standar... more

In this episode, we speak with Glenn Forbes about instructional leadership and the practical ways school leaders can build clarity, consistency and impact in teaching and learning. Glenn shares insights on leading improvement, supporting teachers, an... more

In this episode, we speak with Bronwyn Cochrane and Debbie Hoger, proud Aboriginal women, educators, business founders and co-founders of the TIPIAC x Riley Callie Resources National First Nations Education Conference. Together, they share their jour... more

In this episode, we speak with Kirby McDonald, a primary educator, numeracy leader and instructional coach from New South Wales, about what effective literacy instruction looks like in Years 5 and 6. Kirby unpacks the key elements of strong upper pri... more

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Recent Guests

Glenn Forbes
Author and educational leader from Brisbane, Queensland
Brisbane-based educator and author
Episode: Season 6 | Episode 24 | Instructional Leadership with Glenn Forbes
Bonnie Cochrane
Co-founder of TIPIAC and Riley Callie Resources; Gamilaroi woman
TIPIAC / Riley Callie Resources
Episode: Season 6 | Episode 23 | First Nations Education with Bronwyn Cochrane & Deborah Hoger
Deborah Hoger
Co-founder of Riley Callie Resources; Dunguddy woman
Riley Callie Resources
Episode: Season 6 | Episode 23 | First Nations Education with Bronwyn Cochrane & Deborah Hoger
Kirby McDonald
Primary educator, numeracy leader and instructional coach
Lessons to Learn / NSW NSW-based
Episode: Season 6 | Episode 22 | Upper Years Literacy with Kirby McDonald
Toni Hatten-Roberts
Award-winning educator, author, and leader in the science of learning
Mastery Schools Australia; CogLearn; EMP
Episode: Season 6 | Episode 20 | Science of Learning with Toni Hatten-Roberts
Andy Hargreaves
Professor of Education and author; expert on educational leadership and system change
University of Ottawa, Boston College
Episode: Season 6 | Episode 19 | Future of Schools with Professor Andy Hargreaves
Lyn Stone
Educational linguist, author, founder of Lifelong Literacy
Lifelong Literacy
Episode: Season 6 | Episode 18 | Spelling in Schools with Lyn Stone
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

Hosts

Aaron [common spelling]
Host of the Teacher Takeaway Podcast
Alice Figgis
Host of the Teacher Takeaway podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 83 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

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Engaging, practical, and thoughtful with actionable takeaways for busy educators.
Feedback notes some desire for more diversity in guests and perspectives.
The show is like a professional staffroom, with practical strategies and collegial hosts.
Listeners appreciate diverse topics and real-world classroom applications.

Chart Rankings

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

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#229
Canada/Education/How To
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#10
Australia/Education/How To
Apple Podcasts
#160
Australia/Education
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#220
Germany/Education/How To
Apple Podcasts
#37
Belgium/Education/How To
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#115
South Africa/Education/How To

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Season 6 | Episode 21 | Assessing Spelling with Dr Tessa Daffern
Q: How should spelling be assessed in practice, beyond weekly spelling tests?
Use error analysis for targeted subskills within a contextual dictation, triangulate with normed tests for acquisition, retention, and transfer, and supplement with qualitative teacher judgments to capture real-time classroom dynamics.
Season 6 | Episode 20 | Science of Learning with Toni Hatten-Roberts
Q: What misconceptions still hinder mathematics teaching in Australia, and how can they be addressed?
Common misconceptions include the idea of concept before procedure and the belief that timed testing causes anxiety. Research shows these processes happen together and can be taught simultaneously. Also, productive struggle needs to be purposeful and supported by fluency and prior knowledge to avoid discouraging students. Teachers should emphasize fluent, accurate, and efficient recall through daily practice and meaningful investigations.
Season 6 | Episode 20 | Science of Learning with Toni Hatten-Roberts
Q: How should teachers structure instruction to avoid the pitfalls of block teaching and promote long-term mastery?
Teachers should use explicit instruction with continuous checks for understanding, daily or regular cumulative review, and interleaved practice across topics. They should scaffold, model, and then fade support, while ensuring students practice with feedback and opportunities to explain their thinking, rather than waiting for end-of-unit tests.

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What is Teacher Takeaway about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show delivers practical, classroom-ready takeaways for educators, often grounded in leadership, coaching, and evidence-informed teaching. Episodes cover topics from explicit instruction and formative assessment to student wellbeing, classroom culture, and innovative approaches like AI in education. Guests tend to be education researchers, practitioners, and school leaders sharing actionable strategies, with a consistent emphasis on applying research in real schools and supporting teachers' professional growth. The format often features thoughtful conversations, concrete frameworks, and realistic steps for scaling improvements across classrooms and networks, with a strong Australian context but broadly relevant insights for educators wo... more

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Recent guests on Teacher Takeaway include:

1. Glenn Forbes
2. Bonnie Cochrane
3. Deborah Hoger
4. Kirby McDonald
5. Toni Hatten-Roberts
6. Andy Hargreaves
7. Lyn Stone
8. Jim Knight

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