Empathy, Relationships and Organisation During Isolation
Empathy in education is so important, especially in these challenging times. In this EPisode, Jimmy chats to Paula Prouse, Leader of Pedagogy at EP. “I just have so much empathy and compassion for the educators who have been thrust into this online world”. Paula shares her wisdom on how to plan and manage remote teaching…
Maintaining Positive Human Interaction for Effective Remote Communication
In this EPisode, Jimmy chats with Chris Higgins, Global Head of Humanities at EP. Together they discuss the importance of human connection, especially in these changing times. “What is truly important? It’s human connection. It’s the environment. It’s these things that are fundamentally important to who we are as people”. Chris shares ideas on how…
Teacher First – The Importance of Wellbeing
Suskya Goodall is a researcher currently exploring the most effective drivers of teacher well-being. In this wide ranging conversation, Suskya reveals and unpacks what she has discovered about well-being practices through her research and recounts how her own teaching experiences led her to this field of expertise. Glossary: Hauora – Hauora is a Māori philosophy of…
Wellbeing Over Work – How to Balance Teaching from Home
In this EPisode, Jimmy chats with the wonderful Erini Limnatites, Head of English Australia and Teacher Consultant at EP. “We need to consider wellbeing above work”. Erini shares her wisdom after transitioning from the classroom to working remotely three years ago. There are some real gold nuggets in this bite-sized conversation.
Dr. Jennifer Williams on Teaching Boldly and the Meaning of Literacy Today
In this episode, Jimmy Bowens converses with Dr. Jennifer Williams, a professor of education at St. Leo University in Florida and author of Teach Boldly Using Edtech for Social Good. Jennifer is a self-confessed education activist and is an influential proponent of effective literacy strategies. Listeners, you are encouraged to pledge your support for the Children’s Rights…
Energise and Engage your Languages Class
“Language is all about patterns and connections. Connecting ideas, connecting cultures, connecting structures of language.” This EPisode is supercharged with practical ideas to support all macro skills – reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Philippa Kruger, Global Head of Languages, chats with Suzanne Hill (HoD Languages at The King’s School in Sydney, Australia) and Adele Scott…
Teaching Across the Void – How Teachers are Coping with Distance
In this EPisode, Jimmy talks to Amanda Bickerstaff, CEO of Pivot Professional Learning. They discuss the latest research around educator perspectives on the impact of COVID-19 on teaching and learning. Together, they explore the changes occurring in education at the moment, the importance of relationships, and the role of technology in learning. Will teaching change as a…
Minimising Disruption to Teaching and Learning During COVID-19 Closures
In this EPisode Special, Jimmy Bowens talks to Mary O’Bryon, assistant principal of Korea International School in Jeju, South Korea. As Covid-19 causes more and more organisations and institutions to close their doors Mary provides detailed insight into how her staff, community and local officials are dealing with the situation in order to minimise disruption…
Capturing the Essence of Fun While Teaching Online
We’re wrapping up Season 2 of our EPisodes podcast with Philippa talking to Sue Pommarede, HoD of Languages at Woodford House, Havelock North in New Zealand. “The most important thing is to keep communication with the students”. Sue explains how she has adapted her teaching practice and how she incorporates and maximises a range of…
