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Marking the Role is podcast for teachers. While based in the Illawarra region of NSW, the podcast is for all teachers – from pre-school to university. It confronts the hard and often uncomfortable issues in education – without fear or favor.

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Marking the Role Phil Dye

    • Education
    • 4.5 • 11 Ratings

Marking the Role is podcast for teachers. While based in the Illawarra region of NSW, the podcast is for all teachers – from pre-school to university. It confronts the hard and often uncomfortable issues in education – without fear or favor.

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    Ep 38: The Neuroscience of Learning Part 2

    Ep 38: The Neuroscience of Learning Part 2

    Teacher training spends a great deal of time on diversity, inclusion and equity, yet omits probably the most important component of education: The neuroscience of learning.
    This episode takes you through the basic science of learning and retention. It looks at a school exercise program called ‘SPARK’ started in 2008 by Dr John Ratey that continues to change the way many schools in the USA operate.
    We then talk to Ben Couchman, a fitness and exercise expert as to how to motivate and keep young people active to improve their school results, lift their mood and keep anxiety away.
    (00:00) Introduction by host - Phil Dye
    (06:12) Part of TED talk by Dr John Ratey from The Spark Project: YouTube link HERE.
    (14:53) Interview with Ben Couchman, exercise and fitness coach from COUCHY'S TOTAL FITNESS: Email ben_bec02@aapt.net.au
    (31:25) Declaration of Biological Truth Australia promotion. https://declarationofbiologicaltruth.au/
    (32:16) Rest of Interview with Ben Couchman
    (35:28) Wind up by Phil Dye
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    • 36 min
    Australia's National Curriculum

    Australia's National Curriculum

    Australia’s National Curriculum, designed by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), has been described as “shockingly poor” by one media outlet and “a problem” by education consultants. Yet is it as bad as it seems? We ask three experts on curriculum matters if there’s any hope at all for the document that is supposed to guide teachers and set standards for the next generation of Australians.
    (00:00) Introduction from host.
    (05:28) Interview with Marty Ross, Founder of Bad Mathematics.
    (22:06) Interview with Colleen Harkin, ex-teacher and now National Manager, Class Action Programs and Research Fellow, the Institute of Public Affairs.
    (37:35) Brain Break in memory of Gregor Newton, teacher, musician and friend.
    (39:28) Interview with Dr Bella d’Abrera, Director, Foundations of Western Civilisation Program at the Institute of Public Affairs. Dr d’Abrera’s research can be found at https://ipa.org.au/publications-ipa/media-releases/woke-ideology-trumps-core-literacy-and-numeracy-teaching-skills
    (59:15) Wind-up by host
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    Marking the Role supports the Australian Declaration of Biological Truth: https://declarationofbiologicaltruth.au/


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    • 1 hr 1 min
    Ep. 36: The Neuroscience of Learning (part 1)

    Ep. 36: The Neuroscience of Learning (part 1)

    The neuroscience of learning has been ignored by teacher training courses in Australia yet is a lynchpin of effective education. One component is Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) that while basic in definition, is harder for teachers to use in practice. We talk with CLT practitioner Sam Sterrett from Scotch College in Western Australia about what CLT means for the teaching profession.
    (00:00) Introduction from host and feedback from Episode 35.
    (5:00) Interview with Sam Sterrett, Head of Enrichment at the Scotch College, Swanbourne, W.A.
    (28:48) Conclusion of interview with Sam Sterrett.
    (28:50) Wind up by host
    Sam Sterrett Podcast ‘The Range Project’ on Spotify
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    End of 2023 Australian Teachers’ Survey (3-mins)Go to https://questionpro.com/t/AViP4Zz1Gy
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    • 31 min
    Ep 35: Teaching Generation Alpha

    Ep 35: Teaching Generation Alpha

    Generation Alpha are those born between 2010 and 2024. Most students in Australia under year 10 are Generation Alpha. They’ve lived through covid, become addicted to devices and seen two big international conflicts. Yet what defines them and how easy are they to teach? We ask Mark McCrindle from McCrindle Research to outline the do’s and don’ts of teaching Generation Alpha.
    (00:00) Introduction from host and messages from Episode 34.
    (0:45) Interview with Mark McCrindle from McCrindle Research.
    (25:34) Podcast Promo
    (25:50 Conclusion of interview with Mark McCrindle
    (33:06) Wind up by host
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    End of 2023 Australian Teachers’ Survey (3-mins)Go to https://questionpro.com/t/AViP4Zz1Gy
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    • 35 min
    Ep 34: Teacher Union Overreach?

    Ep 34: Teacher Union Overreach?

    Old style teacher unions are losing members in Australia. While they might represent their members on salary and rights, unions are now telling their members how to vote and what to think on social issues - an overreach not taken well by many teachers. We talk to Edward Schuller from the Teachers Professional Association of Australia about the state of play.
    (00:00) Introduction from host.
    (00:45) Short excerpt of ‘Power in a Union’ by Billy Bragg.
    (01:34) Words of five teachers on the role of their union.
    (08.45 Interview with Edward Schuller, State Secretary of the Teachers Professional Association of Queensland - part of the Teacher Professional Association of Australia (TPAA) https://tpaa.redunion.com.au/
    (18:40) Podcast promotion
    (19:08) 2nd part of Interview with Edward Schuller, State Secretary of the Teachers Professional Association of Queensland (part of the Teachers Professional Association of Australia). Link to The Spectator Australia article by Edward Schuller. https://www.spectator.com.au/author/edward-schuller/
    (26:06) Wind-up by host
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    End of 2023 Australian Teachers’ Survey (3-mins)Go to https://questionpro.com/t/AViP4Zz1Gy
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    • 28 min
    Episode 33 MINI for PARENTS

    Episode 33 MINI for PARENTS

    The first in our MINI series. Everything you need to know from Episode 33 in 10 minutes!
    Gender ideology is in Australia’s school system and is now taught by classroom teachers or 3rd party providers. Children are learning that they can be born into the wrong body, or that they can transition to the other gender or no gender at all. How can parents protect their children from this confusing and anti-science ideology? We speak to Kat Karena and Rae Clark about the programs and how to ensure your child’s learning matches your family values.
    Disclaimer: The views and guest comments in this episode do not necessarily reflect the views of Marking the Role.
    (00:00) Introduction from host.
    (00:33) Children and teacher from Rye College in the UK.
    (01:24) Mini interview with Kat Karena, founder of In Defence of Children and Active Watchful Waiting Australia
    (03:03) 1st part of mini interview with Rae Clark, founder of Stop Gender Education Australia
    (06.29) Podcast promotion
    (06:53) 2nd part of mini interview with Rae Clark, founder of Stop Gender Education Australia
    (11:06) Wind-up by host
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    • 11 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

lynsmar ,

Honest look at the state of education

Really easy to listen to, the podcasts explores the topics the education bureaucrats seem to have blocked theirs ears and eyes to.

brbotn ,

Great Podcast On Important Issues

The podcast does a great job of identifying the key pain points of Australia’s teachers right now. Giving them a voice at a time when they need it most.

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