Pirate School

Saadia Carbis
Pirate School

Pirate School is weekly podcast about the chaotic, messy, wild world of home education.

  1. 3 HRS AGO

    Dungeons & Teenagers

    Getting your teenagers into a Dungeons & Dragons group is a great way for them to explore identity and develop close friendships.

    31 min

  2. 18 APR

    Incidental Learning

    In this episode we talk about learning while travelling, and the importance of meaning.

    32 min

  3. 4 APR

    Learning Aids

    In this episode we discuss visual and tactile learning aids, and how they make learning more relevant by activating our higher-order thinking.

    16 min

  4. 28 MAR

    Digital balancing act

    In this episode, we dive into the complex and ever-changing role of technology in homeschooling life. From screen time rules and voice assistants to routers and handwriting books, we unpack how our family navigates the push and pull of iPads, Minecraft, and message dictation. Plus: a music tangent, a fantasy sidebar, and practical advice for staying flexible while raising digital natives.

    32 min

  5. 19 MAR

    Ecological Dynamics

    We finally get around to talking about Ecological Dynamics, and its relation to Constructivism. Saadia and Talia list four practical takeaways: Shake it up Keep it real Reflect → Retry Stretch You can read more about it here: https://diggingforfire.blog/posts/constructivism-for-normal-people/

    19 min

  6. 13 MAR

    Control & Curriculum

    In this episode, your hosts get a little sidetracked, and end up talking about all the new things that Saadia has been learning about– primarily the national curriculum. We heavily reference Angela Scarino’s research found here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/331515422_The_Australian_Curriculum_and_its_conceptual_bases_a_critical_analysis

    30 min

  7. 2 MAR

    Six Things

    In this episode of Pirate School, Talia and Saadia talk about “Six Things”, a simple framework for homeschooling that focuses on building daily habits in six key areas to help our learners develop discipline and master new skills.

    26 min

  8. 21 FEB

    Meetups, Coops, and Drop-offs, oh my!

    When it comes to social activities, there are so many ways to connect with other families. But what’s the difference between a meetup, a cooperative, a drop-off program, and a tutoring group? In this episode, we break down what each of these terms really means, explore how they work, and chat about the pros and cons to help you decide what might be the best fit for your pirates.

    28 min
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    Pirate School is weekly podcast about the chaotic, messy, wild world of home education.

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    • Creator
      Saadia Carbis
    • Years Active
      2K
    • Episodes
      13
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Show Website
      Pirate School

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