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  • Teaching with Torres Strait Island Knowledge—A Conversation with Dr John Doolah
    To mark 50 years ofĀ NAIDOC Week,Ā Talking TeachingĀ celebrates this year’s theme,Ā The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy,Ā by spotlighting the work of Dr John Doolah, a proud Torres Strait Islander and Indigenous education lecturer at the University of Melbourne.Ā In conversation with hostĀ Dr Sophie Specjal, John reflects on his heritage, his research, and the enduring strength of Indigenous knowledge systems. He shares how Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing can be meaningfully embedded in classrooms through respectful collaboration and cultural understanding, not as an add-on, but as central to learning. This episode invites educators to reflect, learn, and take part in shaping a future that honours both the legacy of Elders and the vision of emerging Indigenous leaders.Ā Dr John DoolahĀ is a proud Torres Strait Islander of Erubam le (Erub person) and Meriam le (Mer person) heritage. John belongs to the sager people of Mer and his Mer nosik (clan) division, is Samsep-Meriam. He is a lecturer in Indigenous Education at the University of Melbourne and aĀ NgarrnggaĀ post-doctoral fellow.Ā Click theĀ episode linkĀ for more information and key resources.Ā Talking TeachingĀ is available onĀ Apple Podcasts,Ā Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Ā We’d love to hear your feedback on the series, send your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes toĀ [email protected].Ā This podcast is produced by theĀ Faculty of Education, University of Melbourne.
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  • Wellbeing Literacy: Teachers and students using language to enhance wellbeing
    How does language shape how we feel, relate, and learn? In this episode, host Dr. Sophie Specjal is joined byĀ Professor Lindsay Oades,Ā Dr Jacqui FrancisĀ andĀ Lisa BakerĀ to explore the emerging concept ofĀ Wellbeing Literacy;Ā the capability to intentionally use language to foster wellbeing,Ā including educational settings.Together, they unpack how language can be used not just to communicate, but to regulate emotions, build community, and support learning across all stages. From arts-based programs in the Goulburn Valley to play-based learning in early years, this conversation highlights the real-world potential of integrating Wellbeing Literacy into everyday educational practice.Ā ProfessorĀ Lindsay Oades is theĀ Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Education, Dr Jacqui Francis is a Lecturer at the Centre for Wellbeing Science and Lisa Baker is aĀ Project Officer at theĀ REEaChĀ Centre.Ā Click theĀ episode linkĀ for more information and key resources.Ā Talking TeachingĀ is available onĀ Apple Podcasts,Ā Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Ā We’d love to hear your feedback on the series, send your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes toĀ [email protected].Ā This podcast is produced by theĀ Faculty of Education, University of Melbourne.
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  • Expanding How We Learn with Professor Guy Claxton
    What if learning isn’t just about what we know, but about who we become? Professor Guy Claxton joinsĀ Talking TeachingĀ to unpack his fascinating journey through psychology and education, and discusses learning as a capacity, calling for a balance between explanation and exploration in teaching.Ā In this episode, Professor Claxton together with our host, Dr Sophie Specjal, unpacks his critique of oversimplified teaching models and the central ideas behind his new book,Ā Bodies of Learning. Professor Claxton reflects on the importance of integratingĀ explicit instruction with inquiry, and highlights the role of embodiment, including movement and gesture, in deepening student understanding.Ā Guy ClaxtonĀ is an Emeritus Professor of the Learning Sciences at Winchester’s Centre for Real-World Learning and an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Bristol.Ā Click the episode link for more information and key resources.Ā Talking TeachingĀ is available onĀ Apple Podcasts,Ā Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Ā We’d love to hear your feedback on the series, send your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes toĀ [email protected].Ā This podcast is produced by theĀ Faculty of Education, University of Melbourne.
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  • Navigating AI in Mathematics Education: Insights for all educators
    As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into schools, what does it mean for the way we plan lessons, support students, and teach mathematics?Ā Dr Sophie Specjal explores the evolving role of AI in education with Dr Scott Cameron, Dr Carmel Mesiti, and Mr Luke Clift. They discuss the use of tools like ChatGPT in lesson planning, the impact on teacher workload, and how AI might support, or hinder, student engagement. Drawing on research and classroom practice, the guests unpack the variability of AI-generated content, the need for critical reflection, and the ethical considerations of AI in schools.Dr Scott Cameron is a Lecturer in Mathematics Education at the Faculty of Education with an interest in using technology and AI to support teaching and learning.Dr Carmel Mesiti is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Education and expert in mathematics pedagogies for both primary and secondary education.Mr Luke Clift is a practicing teacher at Kardinia International College, trialling AI in lesson planning and its use and impact in the classroom.More information and useful links are available via this ⁠link⁠.Talking TeachingĀ is available onĀ Apple Podcasts,Ā Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Ā We’d love to hear your feedback on the series, send your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes toĀ [email protected].Ā This podcast is produced by theĀ Faculty of Education, University of Melbourne.
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  • The Purpose of Education: In Conversation with Professor Gert Biesta
    Renowned educator Professor Gert Biesta joins Talking Teaching to explore the deeper purpose of education beyond knowledge transfer.Ā In this episode, Professor Biesta reflects on his journey from post-war Rotterdam to his influential academic career and introduces his three key dimensions of learning: qualification, socialisation, and subjectification. Together, they discuss the role of teachers in fostering student agency, the importance of high expectations, and the idea of world-centred education in an age of complexity.Ā Gert Biesta is aĀ Professor of Public Education in the ⁠Centre for Public Education and Pedagogy⁠, Maynooth University, and Professor of Educational Theory and Pedagogy at the ⁠Moray House School of Education and Sport⁠, University of Edinburgh.More information and useful links are available via this ⁠link⁠.Ā Talking TeachingĀ is available onĀ Apple Podcasts,Ā Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Ā We’d love to hear your feedback on the series, send your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes toĀ [email protected].Ā This podcast is produced by theĀ Faculty of Education, University of Melbourne.
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