The Spirals of Inquiry: An Educational Podcast

Ashley Aoki
The Spirals of Inquiry: An Educational Podcast

The Spirals of Inquiry Podcast is a made-in-Canada monthly series that connects with educational leaders across the province, nation and world who have implemented the Spirals of Inquiry framework into their practice. Some guests are teachers and others are in administrative positions, who will reflect on their experiences and share a wealth of knowledge to support others in their Spirals of Inquiry journey. This is a place where networking and professional development collide!

Episodes

  1. Episode 8: Leading the Learning - The Spirals Youth Network

    2024-05-01

    Episode 8: Leading the Learning - The Spirals Youth Network

    Oskar Prato is a Spirals of Inquiry Network Leader and Deputy Principal serving in Stockholm, Sweden. In 2023, Oskar co-founded the Spirals of Inquiry Youth Network bridging the relationships between youth aged students across the world. In this conversation, Oskar discusses how the Youth Network began and how the Spirals of Inquiry has transformed his practice as an educator. Note: This episode has been pre-recorded and posted at a later date. Connect with the Network of Inquiry and Indigenous Education:  Visit the home of the Network of Inquiry and Indigenous Education (https://noiie.ca) Follow on X @noiie_bc (https://twitter.com/noiie_bc) Books written by Judy Halbert and Linda Kaser: Leading Through Spirals of Inquiry: For Equity and Quality https://www.portageandmainpress.com/Books/L/Leading-Through-Spirals-of-Inquiry Leadership Mindsets: Innovation and Learning in the Transformation of Schools  https://www.routledge.com/Leadership-Mindsets-Innovation-and-Learning-in-the-Transformation-of-Schools/Kaser-Halbert/p/book/9780415476942 Connect with the Host:  On X @MissAshleyAoki (https://twitter.com/MissAshleyAoki) On LinkedIn @AshleyAoki (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-aoki-88510328b/) Join the Spirals of Inquiry Youth Network: Contact Oskar Prato: oskar.prato@edu.stockholm.se Background Music by Jeffrey Lorne

    55 min
  2. Episode 7: Reimagining Education with Catherine Place

    2024-04-15

    Episode 7: Reimagining Education with Catherine Place

    Catherine Place is the headteacher of Jubilee Park Primary School in Newport, Wales. Cat had the unique opportunity of helping to open Jubilee Park Primary and reimagine the very structures of education. Using the Spirals of Inquiry Framework, Cat has helped guide educators and students through a process of collaborative, reflective learning. She reflects on these experiences (and more) in the episode. Connect with the Network of Inquiry and Indigenous Education:  Visit the home of the Network of Inquiry and Indigenous Education (https://noiie.ca) Follow on X @noiie_bc (https://twitter.com/noiie_bc) Books written by Judy Halbert and Linda Kaser: Leading Through Spirals of Inquiry: For Equity and Quality https://www.portageandmainpress.com/Books/L/Leading-Through-Spirals-of-Inquiry Leadership Mindsets: Innovation and Learning in the Transformation of Schools  https://www.routledge.com/Leadership-Mindsets-Innovation-and-Learning-in-the-Transformation-of-Schools/Kaser-Halbert/p/book/9780415476942 Connect with the Host:  On X @MissAshleyAoki (https://twitter.com/MissAshleyAoki) On LinkedIn @AshleyAoki (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-aoki-88510328b/) Connect with Catherine Place: On X @catrplace (https://twitter.com/catrplace) On X@jubileeparkPS (https://twitter.com/JubileeParkPS) Background Music by Jeffrey Lorne

    54 min
  3. Episode 6: Shifting the Narrative with Sophia Lines

    2024-04-01

    Episode 6: Shifting the Narrative with Sophia Lines

    Sophia Lines is a high school educator in Eskilstuna, Sweden. Lines reflects on her experience using the Spirals of Inquiry Framework to support her students and how it has shifted the narrative for the adults, students, and school communities in the places she's worked. ** This episode with Sophia Lines was pre-recorded ** Connect with the Network of Inquiry and Indigenous Education:  Visit the home of the Network of Inquiry and Indigenous Education (https://noiie.ca) Follow on X @noiie_bc (https://twitter.com/noiie_bc) Books written by Judy Halbert and Linda Kaser: Leading Through Spirals of Inquiry: For Equity and Quality https://www.portageandmainpress.com/Books/L/Leading-Through-Spirals-of-Inquiry Leadership Mindsets: Innovation and Learning in the Transformation of Schools  https://www.routledge.com/Leadership-Mindsets-Innovation-and-Learning-in-the-Transformation-of-Schools/Kaser-Halbert/p/book/9780415476942 Connect with the Host:  On X @MissAshleyAoki (https://twitter.com/MissAshleyAoki) On LinkedIn @AshleyAoki (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-aoki-88510328b/) Background Music by Jeffrey Lorne

    44 min
  4. Episode 5: Empowering Your Team with Jacqueline Taylor

    2024-03-15

    Episode 5: Empowering Your Team with Jacqueline Taylor

    Jacqueline Taylor is the Principal of Silver Star Elementary in School District #22 (Vernon). She completed the Transformational Educational Leadership Program (TELP) through UBC and reflects on how her experiences shaped the way she led her team through the pandemic. Jacqueline also reflects on the way the Spirals of Inquiry framework supported her to empower her educators (and how this has created a positive energy of professional development and learning!) Connect with the Network of Inquiry and Indigenous Education:  Visit the home of the Network of Inquiry and Indigenous Education (https://noiie.ca) Purchase tickets for the Network of Inquiry and Indigenous Education Symposium (https://noiie.ca/symposium/) Follow on X @noiie_bc (https://twitter.com/noiie_bc) Books written by Judy Halbert and Linda Kaser: Leading Through Spirals of Inquiry: For Equity and Quality https://www.portageandmainpress.com/Books/L/Leading-Through-Spirals-of-Inquiry Leadership Mindsets: Innovation and Learning in the Transformation of Schools  https://www.routledge.com/Leadership-Mindsets-Innovation-and-Learning-in-the-Transformation-of-Schools/Kaser-Halbert/p/book/9780415476942 Connect with the Host:  On X @MissAshleyAoki (https://twitter.com/MissAshleyAoki) On LinkedIn @AshleyAoki (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-aoki-88510328b/) Connect with Jacqueline Taylor:  On X @SilverStarElem (https://twitter.com/SilverStarElem) Read Jacqueline's article 'From Surviving to Thriving': (buff.ly/3U4rhnM) Background Music by Jeffrey Lorne

    38 min
  5. Episode 4: The Power of Story with Lori Burger

    2024-03-01

    Episode 4: The Power of Story with Lori Burger

    Lori Burger is the District Vice Principal of Indigenous Education, Equity and Excellence on the traditional territory of the Ts'msyen Nation in School District #52 (Prince Rupert). Burger is from the Nisga'a and Cree Nations in (what's presently known as) Saskatchewan. She is passionate about uplifting Indigenous voices in her communities. Lori reflects upon how the Spirals of Inquiry has given her a framework to be continuously curious, and supports her in shifting the educational narrative of the most marginalized students in her community. Connect with the Network of Inquiry and Indigenous Education:  Visit the home of the Network of Inquiry and Indigenous Education (https://noiie.ca) Purchase tickets for the Network of Inquiry and Indigenous Education Symposium (https://noiie.ca/symposium/) Follow on X @noiie_bc (https://twitter.com/noiie_bc) Books written by Judy Halbert and Linda Kaser: Leading Through Spirals of Inquiry: For Equity and Quality https://www.portageandmainpress.com/Books/L/Leading-Through-Spirals-of-Inquiry Leadership Mindsets: Innovation and Learning in the Transformation of Schools  https://www.routledge.com/Leadership-Mindsets-Innovation-and-Learning-in-the-Transformation-of-Schools/Kaser-Halbert/p/book/9780415476942 Connect with the Host:  On X @MissAshleyAoki (https://twitter.com/MissAshleyAoki) On LinkedIn @AshleyAoki (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-aoki-88510328b/) Connect with Lori Burger:  On X @loriburger7 (https://twitter.com/LoriBurger7) Background Music by Jeffrey Lorne

    42 min
  6. Episode 3: Walking Alongside our Learners with Lauren MacLean

    2024-02-15

    Episode 3: Walking Alongside our Learners with Lauren MacLean

    Lauren MacLean is an accomplished author of the book "Me and My Sit Spot" and the host of the popular Teach Outdoors podcast. As an elementary school teacher and outdoor learning consultant, Lauren's passion for nature exploration shines through. In this episode she speaks about the ways she uses the Spirals of Inquiry Framework to intentionally walking alongside and learn with (and from) her students. Connect with the Network of Inquiry and Indigenous Education:  Visit the home of the Network of Inquiry and Indigenous Education (https://noiie.ca) Purchase tickets for the Network of Inquiry and Indigenous Education Symposium (https://noiie.ca/symposium/) Follow on X @noiie_bc (https://twitter.com/noiie_bc) Books written by Judy Halbert and Linda Kaser: Leading Through Spirals of Inquiry: For Equity and Quality https://www.portageandmainpress.com/Books/L/Leading-Through-Spirals-of-Inquiry Leadership Mindsets: Innovation and Learning in the Transformation of Schools  https://www.routledge.com/Leadership-Mindsets-Innovation-and-Learning-in-the-Transformation-of-Schools/Kaser-Halbert/p/book/9780415476942 Connect with the Host:  On X @MissAshleyAoki (https://twitter.com/MissAshleyAoki) On LinkedIn @AshleyAoki (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-aoki-88510328b/) Connect with Lauren MacLean: On X @lkmclean (https://twitter.com/lkmaclean) Purchase "Me and My Sit Spot" by Lauren MacLean: https://outdoorlearningstore.com/product/me-and-my-sit-spot/ Listen to the Teach Outdoors Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZWWQ9RSsuN7swZZj1xLRr?si=6c2f16c1cf7b4b82) Background Music by Jeffrey Lorne

    40 min
  7. Episode 2: Addressing Systemic Challenges with Naryn Searcy

    2024-02-01

    Episode 2: Addressing Systemic Challenges with Naryn Searcy

    Naryn Searcy has been an educator for 22 years. She has served in a variety of roles including as a teacher and district helping teacher, and currently serves as a school administrator in School District #53 (Okanagan Similkameen). In this episode, Naryn speaks about the hope that comes from addressing systemic challenges with the Spirals - and so much more! Connect with the Network of Inquiry and Indigenous Education:  Visit the home of the Network of Inquiry and Indigenous Education (https://noiie.ca) Purchase tickets for the Network of Inquiry and Indigenous Education Symposium (https://noiie.ca/2024-noiie-symposium/) Follow on X @noiie_bc (https://twitter.com/noiie_bc) Connect with the Host:  On X @MissAshleyAoki (https://twitter.com/MissAshleyAoki) On LinkedIn @AshleyAoki (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-aoki-88510328b/) Connect with Naryn Searcy: On X @nsearcy17 (https://twitter.com/nsearcy17) Background Music Mixed by Jeffrey Lorne

    57 min
  8. Episode 1: Equity in Action with Tammy Kay

    2024-01-22

    Episode 1: Equity in Action with Tammy Kay

    Tammy Kay is an educator serving in School District #67 (Okanagan Skaha). She has served in a variety of roles and currently is an Instructional Coach for the district. Tammy reflects upon her journey with the Spirals of Inquiry including the ways that it continues to uplift all students in their learning no matter the school location or environment. Connect with the Network of Inquiry and Indigenous Education: Visit the home of the Network of Inquiry and Indigenous Education (https://noiie.ca) Follow on X @noiie_bc (https://twitter.com/noiie_bc) Connect with the Host: On X @MissAshleyAoki (https://twitter.com/MissAshleyAoki) On LinkedIn @AshleyAoki (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-aoki-88510328b/) Books written by Judy Halbert and Linda Kaser: Leading Through Spirals of Inquiry: For Equity and Quality https://www.portageandmainpress.com/Books/L/Leading-Through-Spirals-of-Inquiry Leadership Mindsets: Innovation and Learning in the Transformation of Schools https://www.routledge.com/Leadership-Mindsets-Innovation-and-Learning-in-the-Transformation-of-Schools/Kaser-Halbert/p/book/9780415476942 Background Music Mixed by Jeffrey Lorne

    33 min
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The Spirals of Inquiry Podcast is a made-in-Canada monthly series that connects with educational leaders across the province, nation and world who have implemented the Spirals of Inquiry framework into their practice. Some guests are teachers and others are in administrative positions, who will reflect on their experiences and share a wealth of knowledge to support others in their Spirals of Inquiry journey. This is a place where networking and professional development collide!

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