Primal Learning

Brisbane Podcasting Centre

This podcast is all about education and exploring the skills kids need to survive and thrive in today's evolving world.

  1. 31/07/2020

    Steve Shaw - A teacher's perspective after almost 50 years in the classroom

    Steve Shaw – a teacher’s perspective after almost 50 years in the classroom. In this episode of Primal Learning I am thrilled to interview Steve Shaw, a colleague who started his career in 1971. Steve is an enthusiastic, committed, professional teacher and I was fascinated to hear his views around our profession, about his own journey, the changes that he has witnessed in terms of how students learn, how teacher are perceived in society, and what continues to keep him excited about teaching and learning.

    34 min

  2. 17/07/2020

    Teacher Recruitment with Jo Godmon

    In this episode of Primal Learning Damien Interviews Jo Godmon, to explore the world of Teacher recruitment. Jo specialises in this area of recruitment, is based in   Brisbane, but services the entire country. Together we’ll provide some helpful tips for teachers who may be looking for a new role, or for University graduates who are trying to secure their first posting. We discuss the do’s and don’ts of cover letters, resumes, interviews and general presentation.

    24 min

  3. 05/07/2020

    Early Career Teacher Emma Langdon

    In this episode of Primal Learning Damien interviews Emma Langdon, an early career teacher. Listen to some wonderful insights into what she has learnt these past few years in the classroom, what she wishes she had learnt at University in preparation for the classroom, and what advice she would give to anyone about to embark on a career in the classroom.

    35 min

  4. 19/06/2020

    The Power of Outside Play

    In this episode join Damien Barry as he explores the benefits of unstructured outside play to the physical and emotional health of children. He also examines a thing called nature-deficit disorder and what we can do to address it.

    14 min

  5. 05/06/2020

    Homework - How much is enough?

    In this episode of Primal Learning, Damien explores the pros and cons of homework. He poses the question as to the place of homework in modern day life. Listen to some useful strategies for creating a suitable homework environment and the best ways to avoid distractions and the optimum time per night/week that should be devoted to homework across the schooling time span.

    21 min

  6. 22/05/2020

    Hopes, Dreams and Fears of a Teenage Boy

    In this episode of Primal Learning join Damien Barry as he interviews his own teenage son, Tasman and asks the tough questions to gain some insight into the hopes, dreams and fears of a typical teenage boy. Together they explore the key topics such as alcohol, drugs, friendships, school and teachers.

    27 min

  7. 08/05/2020

    Home Based learning during Covid-19 - Perspective from a student

    In this episode of Primal Learning, Damien interviews his son who is a typical Year 8 student, and 13 years of age.  Together they explore the positives and negatives of home based learning during the Covid-19 social restrictions. Interesting reflections from the perspective of a student are highlighted, and a few insights into what we can all take away from this experience are provided.

    20 min

  8. 24/04/2020

    Growing up Digital Ep6

    In this episode join Damien Barry as he explores the findings from a recently released piece of research from the Gonski institute called 'Growing up Digital'.  It provides some important statistics around the negative impact of digital technologies upon academic outcomes and mental wellbeing of students.

    17 min
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This podcast is all about education and exploring the skills kids need to survive and thrive in today's evolving world.

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  • Criado por
    Brisbane Podcasting Centre
  • Anos de atividade
    2 mil
  • Episódios
    14
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    © Brisbane Podcasting Centre
  • Site do podcast
    Primal Learning