Spotlight on Suspended Intrusions and Disrupted Thinking with Karen Hope
This episode encourages you to ask ‘why’. Why do we do, what we do, and who is advantaged and disadvantaged by the decisions we make in an e...
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Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast
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...
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20 of 37 episodesSpotlight on Minimising Food Waste with Karen Philp and Sarah Moore
What happens in the kitchen can be a reflection of what happens in the rest of an early childhood education and care service. This episode e...
Spotlight on Children’s Interests with Kirsty Liljegren
Kirsty Liljigren invites us to pay careful attention to what lies beneath children’s interests and the opportunities they present. She asks...
Spotlight on the What and Why of Philosophy
How do we elevate the importance of a service philosophy and collaboratively use it to guide practice?
10 Minutes on Critical Reflection in Action with Jan Faulkner
What is critical reflection and how do you make this a part of your service practice? Critical reflection is a team sport. Join Jan as she h...
Spotlight on Music for Education with James Madsen
Music for entertainment or education? Join composer and music educator James Madsen as he talks about why music education is such an importa...
Spotlight on Supporting Children and Families from Diverse Backgrounds
Listen to Dr Criss Jones Diaz talk about why it is essential to support children to maintain their home language. What are the benefits and...
Spotlight on Contemporary Pedagogy with Sally Beesley
What are the contemporary pedagogy issues facing early childhood educators today? Spend time with Sally Beesley as she shares an example of...
10 Minutes on Building a Positive Team Culture with Amanda Alderman
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,...
Spotlight on Diversity, Lived Experience and the Power of Words with Sally Beesley
Sally Beesley talks about her lived experience as a person living with a physical disability. She gives powerful insights into hidden messag...
Spotlight on Documenting Differently with Nicole Sheath
Documenting differently starts with thinking differently. Hear how Nicole uses the simplicity of the words ‘see, think and wonder’ to write...
10 Minutes on the Questions of Critical Reflection
In this episode, Jan Faulkner and Fiona Harris explore questions that encourage stories of practice – stories that inspire us to engage in c...
10 Minutes on Children in Their Community with Fiona Harris and Fran Bastion
Listen to Fran and Fiona discuss how to support children’s emerging identities as active citizens in their neighbourhoods and communities. R...
10 Minutes: All You Need to Know About Sensory Processing
In this episode, Occupational Therapist Caitlin Duckworth talks about sensory processing and its impact on children’s play. She provides som...
Spotlight on Leadership and One on Ones with Lisa Coghlan
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 s...
10 Minutes Exploring the Becoming Eco Smart Together Program
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...
Spotlight on Infant and Toddler Agency with Fran Bastion and Lynn Farrell
In this episode Lynn Farrell and Fran Bastion discuss agency from a children’s rights perspective. They also explore what an infant and todd...
Spotlight on Secure Relationships with Megan Dodds
Laure Hislop talks with Megan Dodds about how she has maintained her sustained commitment to the teachings of Circle of Security. She talks...
10 Minutes with Deb Watson on Education for Sustainability - Because We Care
'Because We Care - Education for Sustainability in Action' can be purchased at https://ku-professional-services-and-learning.myshopify.com/p...
Meet the Educators: Children Leading Their Own Learning
“A career highlight,” says Susan James. This episode invites listeners to hear about the project ‘Inside Mary Elizabeth’s House’ from the te...