Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast
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Drawing on over 125 years of experience, we explore and discuss meaningful topics in early childhood education with some of the sector's most experienced educators and subject matter experts. With each short episode, we aim to provoke minds and inspire excellence in early childhood education.
Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast
2w ago
What are the contemporary pedagogy issues facing early childhood educators today? Spend time with Sally Beesley as she shares an example of practice, reflecting on gender curiosity and authentic partnerships ..read more
Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast
2M ago
What does a positive team culture look and feel like? Join KU Croydon Director Amanda Alderman as she shares her tips and strategies on how, as the leader in the space, she began the journey towards building a positive team culture ..read more
Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast
1y ago
What is the greatest gift a leader can offer the team? Dedicated time. Join Lisa Coghlan, an Education and Quality Manager with KU, as she shares her surprises and offers her tips for introducing individual weekly ‘catch-ups’ with her team ..read more
Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast
1y ago
A world that cares for people must also care for the planet while ensuring a fair share for all, including current and future generations of children. Educators have a duty of care to support children’s right to live within a well world. Join KU Sustainability Manager Deb Watson and KU West Pymble Preschool Director Katrina Hendry as they explore Becoming Eco Smart Together, a journey of continual growth for the early childhood community that steps towards a more sustainable world ..read more
Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast
1y ago
KU Chatswood Community Preschool undertook practitioner research to enhance the orientation process. Director Kathy Hatcher shares with us their highly successful strategy, which is based on gratitude and holds relevance for many, including this culturally and linguistically diverse community ..read more
Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast
2y ago
A world that cares for people must also care for the planet while ensuring a fair share for all, including current and future generations of children. Educators have a duty of care to support children’s right to live within a well world. Join KU Sustainability Manager Deb Watson and KU West Pymble Preschool Director Katrina Hendry as they explore Becoming Eco Smart Together, a journey of continual growth for the early childhood community that steps towards a more sustainable world ..read more
Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast
2y ago
In this episode Lynn Farrell and Fran Bastion discuss agency from a children’s rights perspective. They also explore what an infant and toddler program might look and feel like when our youngest children are afforded agency ..read more
Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast
2y ago
Laure Hislop talks with Megan Dodds about how she has maintained her sustained commitment to the teachings of Circle of Security. She talks about her enthusiasm for professional learning and how she continues to look at improved ways to 'be with' children. Hear how she mentors her team as they work through a 'Curriculum of Feelings ..read more
Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast
2y ago
'Because We Care - Education for Sustainability in Action' can be purchased at https://ku-professional-services-and-learning.myshopify.com/products/because-we-care ..read more
Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast
2y ago
“A career highlight,” says Susan James. This episode invites listeners to hear about the project ‘Inside Mary Elizabeth’s House’ from the teachers’ perspective. Susan James and Bei Bei Liu offer some critical insights into the evolution of the project, and interrogate some key practices that enabled collaborative thinking and theorising and the co-construction of inquiry based curriculum ..read more