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Launch into Teaching

Launch into Teaching

Hosted by Julia Padgett

Episodes

19

Latest episode

Feb 2025

Language

EN

About the show

Launch into Teaching is for new and early-career teachers who want to become the next generation of outstanding practitioners. This isn’t a podcast about planning lessons, setting up a classroom or writing school reports. It’s about understanding the bigger picture of how schools work and exploring what makes a great teacher and colleague. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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February 7, 202538 min

Student wellbeing - James Box

In this episode, James discusses his current school, Rossbourne, and explains the outcomes achieved by students and teachers. We chat about the importance of relationships with students and how these can be nurtured.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February 7, 202542 min

Student wellbeing - Emma-Rose Parsons

In this episode, Emma-Rose and I discuss how to support students that have individual needs. We talk about classroom strategies and how to find out more information about a student's diagnosis.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

January 16, 202535 min

Staff wellbeing - Daniela Falecki

In this episode, Daniela and I discuss staff wellbeing. We chat about self-awareness, and how to manage your time and energy. She provides some excellent ideas about how to switch off from work, including having a shut-down ritual.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

January 16, 202543 min

Staff wellbeing - Janine Stratford

In this episode, Janine and I discuss how to navigate difficult conversations with colleagues and parents. We consider how you might prepare for these. We also chat about leadership and searching out role models and mentors.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

January 6, 20254 min

Season 4 Introduction

This season is all about how to support yourself and those in your classroom. I'll be interviewing a range of professionals about how teachers can manage their own wellbeing and learn more about how to manage student needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 26, 202425 min

Lyndon - How I organised and structured my VIT inquiry

For his VIT inquiry, Lyndon examined how written and verbal instructions in his teaching practice affected students. Such a simple yet powerful inquiry topic. Lyndon was recently awarded the History Teachers' Association of Victoria's 2024 Award for Excellence in History Education by an Early Career Educator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 26, 202433 min

Imogen - How the VIT inquiry enriched my teaching

Imogen focused on the use of assessment for her VIT inquiry.As is the case in many VIT inquiries, Imogen found she also gained much more knowledge about other areas of her teaching practice than she had expected.In this episode, Imogen discusses her inquiry, the role of student voice, and how her inquiry has led her to complete further studies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 26, 202438 min

Linda Blakis - How to navigate the VIT inquiry process

Do you know what happens if the VIT asks to audit your inquiry?In this episode, I speak with Linda Blakis, the Professional Practice Manager at the VIT. We talk about the inquiry process and Linda explains all the ways the VIT can support both mentors and mentees. Plus, she answers lots of questions that beginning teachers often have about the process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 26, 20242 min

Season 3 Introduction

This season is dedicated to moving from provisional to full registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). I'm speaking to beginning and early-career teachers about how they found the process of VIT registration. I also speak with Linda Blakis, Professional Practice Manager at VIT, and ask her all about VIT registration, including what happens if an inquiry is audited. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February 6, 202429 min

Emma - What I learned about student engagement and wellbeing in my first three years

In this episode, I speak to Emma, who has been teaching for three years and is moving into a leadership role in 2024. We talk about the best professional development she has undertaken and how she has developed her approach to student engagement and wellbeing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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