The Edge: Eduplex Training Insights

Jannie de Goede

Giving Parents and Teachers the Advantage in Education. In the fast-paced world of education, staying ahead of the curve is the key to unlocking a child's potential. The Edge is your weekly briefing on the strategies, mindsets, and expert insights that turn ordinary learning into extraordinary growth. Hosted by Jannie de Goede, Head of Teacher Training at the Eduplex Training Institute (ETI), this podcast bridges the gap between elite professional development and practical everyday application.

  1. Apr 8

    Parents and Teachers - A United Front

    Education is a bridge, and a bridge needs support on both sides to stay standing. While we often focus on curricula and school budgets, the single biggest predictor of a child’s success is actually the connection between the classroom and the living room. In this episode, we explore the "unified front"—the powerful alliance formed when parents and teachers move in sync. When a child sees their primary role models collaborating, they gain a sense of security that allows them to take risks, fail safely, and ultimately excel.

    5 min

  2. Apr 1 ·  Bonus

    The Best of Both Worlds

    A family can change shape without losing its soul. Divorce is often called the "breaking" of a home, but for a child, their world remains beautifully whole. Join us as we explore how parents and educators can move away from the narrative of "brokenness" to create a sanctuary where a child flourishes in two worlds.

    5 min

  3. Mar 30

    Goldfish or a Whale?

    Have you ever watched your toddler kick a ball and immediately started scouting for sports agents? Welcome to "Whale Vision." In this episode, we explore the biological hallucination known as parenting—that magical set of high-definition goggles we receive at the hospital that turns our delightful "goldfish" into world-changing "Blue Whales." While seeing the greatness in our children is our superpower, what happens when the pressure to be "elite" robs them of the joy of being human? We’re diving into why being "wonderfully average" isn't a dirty word and how to trade the pedestal for a ladder.

    8 min

  4. Mar 14

    The Gift of Controlled Failure

    By shifting from "snowplow parents" who rescue to "consultants" who support, adults can help kids view setbacks as vital data rather than personal identities. Ultimately, the goal is to stop paving the road for the child and instead equip the child with the competence to handle whatever rugged path lies ahead.

    7 min

  5. Mar 14

    Safe Harbor: Navigating the Storm of Bullying

    Safe Harbor: Navigating the Storm of Bullying What to expect in this episode: Bullying isn’t just a "part of growing up"—it’s a social glitch that impacts a child's safety and success. In this episode, we break down the three sides of the bullying triangle to build a stronger, more empathetic school community. Whether your child is being pushed, doing the pushing, or watching from the sidelines, this episode provides the compass you need to lead them to a safe harbor.

    4 min

  6. Mar 13

    Play to Read

    Discover why physical movement is the "hidden puzzle piece" for early literacy on this episode of The Edge. We explore how excessive screen time locks a child's focus, preventing the development of essential eye muscles needed to track words across a page.

    5 min

  7. Mar 13

    More Than Talking!

    In a world of flashing screens, we often forget that reading requires "listening stamina"—a mental muscle built through the ear long before a child ever decodes a word with their eyes. Join us as we discuss how to build a language-rich environment through "serve and return" conversations and why telling stories without pictures is the secret weapon for future reading.

    5 min

  8. Mar 13

    The Power of the Mother Tongue

    What language does your child dream in? While many parents rush to place young children in second-language classrooms to give them a global head start, we’re challenging the logic of bypassing the "mother tongue."

    5 min
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Giving Parents and Teachers the Advantage in Education. In the fast-paced world of education, staying ahead of the curve is the key to unlocking a child's potential. The Edge is your weekly briefing on the strategies, mindsets, and expert insights that turn ordinary learning into extraordinary growth. Hosted by Jannie de Goede, Head of Teacher Training at the Eduplex Training Institute (ETI), this podcast bridges the gap between elite professional development and practical everyday application.

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