The Joyful Learner

Richard Churchill
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The Joyful Learner is an educational podcast digging into the question: what makes learning joyful? We explore this by conversing with anyone who is interested in learning, in which we chat about their experiences of joyful learning through stories.

Episodes

  1. 2022-10-22

    "Wired for Connection" with Dr. Jody Carrington

    In the launch of season 2 for #thejoyfullearnerpodcast we engage in a spirited conversation with Dr. Jody Carrington about how joyful learning experiences are deeply rooted in connection and hope.

    1h 3m

  2. 2022-05-31

    Richard lost his joy; but he Found it again with Therapy & Learning . . . there is HOPE!

    🟡 TRIGGER WARNING: THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES MENTAL ILLNESS & MENTAL HEALTH. PLEASE SEEK HELP IF YOU'RE STRUGGLING. HELP LINES FOR NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR ARE LISTED BELOW. 🟡 In this 5th episode of The Joyful Learner podcast, host Richard Churchill shares his story about mental illness and improving his mental health. Tune in to learn about how he began this wellness journey, which started with a phone call. Newfoundland & Labrador Mental Health Helplines: https://www.gov.nl.ca/hcs/findhealthservices/helplines/

    14 min

  3. 2022-04-29

    Keara Short lost track of time when learning about podcasting; it was joyful!

    Keara Short, a grade 9 student, knows that learning can be joyful. She developed a love of chemistry through a video game, she embraces 'messy' learning, and she even has an example of when she lost track of time because she was so engaged in editing a podcast. This conversation is a rich example of how much students love to learn; but are we giving them the right opportunities in our schools?

    35 min

  4. 2022-02-22

    Melanie Fleming believes Joyful Learning is 'Messy' Learning

    In the third episode of season 1, I am joined by Melanie Fleming who is a Drama and Textiles teacher at Queen Elizabeth Regional High School in Foxtrap, Newfoundland and Labrador. We had a wonderful conversation about her pedagogical practices, but a real highlight for us was our shared passion for 'messy' learning. Are you curious about what that looks like? Sounds like? Feels like? Melanie has some answers. I hope you enjoy the conversation. You can follow Melanie on Twitter: @MFlemingQERHS

    49 min

  5. 2022-02-15

    How Does Harry Potter help Terri-Lynn Morrissey Create Joyful Learning?

    In the second episode of Season 1 of The Joyful Learner, I am joined by Terri-Lynn Morrisey who is a teacher at Holy Redeemer Elementary in Spaniard's Bay, Newfoundland & Labrador. We cover a lot of ground around what helps her students feel engaged and joyful in their learning, as well as what's happening when she loses track of time while learning. An awesome idea she shares is how she helps students find joy in reading with her super fun 'book tasting' day! I hope you enjoy the conversation.

    1h 4m

  6. 2022-02-07

    Swift Current Academy Students Share Stories of Joyful Learning

    In our first episode I am joined by students William, Hayley, and Ethan from Swift Current Academy on the beautiful Burin peninsula. A quote I loved from this episode was William who said: "learning alone isn't fun." Listen in to hear what these students believe helps make learning joyful. You can follow their school's Twitter account @SCAStingrays

    14 min

  7. 2022-02-03

    Trailer - Is Learning Joyful?

    Welcome to The Joyful Learner podcast. This trailer begins with a mindful walk along a river where I find myself wondering: what makes learning joyful? The Joyful Learner podcast is supported by Stephen Hurley of VoicedRadio.ca. I also want to thank the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District for encouraging and supporting my deep learning project in Joyful Learning. I can be followed on Twitter and Instagram via the handle: @MrChurchillNL, emailed at richardchurchill@nlesd.ca, and you can visit my website to learn more about my work, or to express interest in sharing your story of Joyful Learning, by visiting richardchurchill.ca.

    7 min
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The Joyful Learner is an educational podcast digging into the question: what makes learning joyful? We explore this by conversing with anyone who is interested in learning, in which we chat about their experiences of joyful learning through stories.

Information

  • Creator
    Richard Churchill
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Richard Churchill
  • Show Website
    The Joyful Learner