Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership

Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership


Latest Episodes

Maths anxiety – how to support secondary students with ACER’s Dr Sarah Buckley
March 06, 2024

This is episode 1 of 3. Maths anxiety is an emotion experienced by students all over Australia and can significantly impact learning. Hosted by Head of Mathematics at Albert Park College and Teaching Excellence Program (TEP) Alumni Rachael Gore, this epi

Leading from the middle
February 28, 2024

Attention all school middle leaders! Hosted by 2023 Academy Principal in Residence Greg Lacey, this episode features EC by Go1 CEO Dave Faulkner and learning designer and facilitator Glenn Solomons. In this episode Greg, Dave and Glenn cover all things

Dr Judy Willis on the neuroscience of learning and implications for teaching
February 08, 2024

Teaching Excellence Program Master Teachers Lorena Pellone-Gismondi and Francs Braithwaite are joined by neurologist, former teacher and change maker Dr Judy Willis to discuss the connections between neuroscience, teaching and learning. This is a great e

Student Engagement with Yong Zhao
January 16, 2024

This episode was originally recorded as a live webinar. While the audio quality may not be what you're used to on our channel we know the ideas raised will help challenge and advance educator understanding. Join Principal in Residence Kendra Parker an

Dr Gary Stager on unlocking children’s mathematics potential
December 08, 2023

With a focus on mathematics, AcademyMaster Teacher Emma Mooreisjoined in this podcast byinternational thought leader, DrGary Stager. In this episode they discuss howeducatorscan use technology tocreate better mathematical thinking and learning ex

Dr Gary Stager and the new, now, wow in technology
November 05, 2023

With a focus on mathematics, Academy Master Teacher Colin Chapman is joined by international thought leader, Dr Gary Stager. This episode delves into the ever-evolving technology and computational environments used to support both student and educator lea

Dr Gary Stager on artificial intelligence – origins, misconceptions and applications
October 04, 2023

With a focus on mathematics and artificial intelligence (AI), Academy Master Teacher Anam Javed is joined by international thought leader, Dr Gary Stager. This episode discusses the mathematical limitations and possibilities of AI in the classroom and th

Advancing the quality and status of teaching with Professor Eric Mazur and Wyndham Tech School
September 11, 2023

Originally recorded as a video/vodcast, in this episode, Professor Eric Mazur (Harvard University), Dr Claire Brown (Director Teaching Excellence Division - Academy), and Gail Bray (former Director of Wyndham Tech School), discuss what it means to advance

Practitioner inquiry with Christopher Hudson and RMIT's Amanda Berry
August 21, 2023

2023 Teaching Excellence Program (TEP) Master Teacher, Christopher Hudson, is joined by educational thought leader, Professor Amanda Berry, from RMIT University. In this episode Chris and Amanda delve into the power of teachers engaging in practitioner i

12 - Neil Barker defines leadership as a lifelong learning journey
December 10, 2019

What are the fundamental skills for successful leadership in education?  Neil Barker discusses the value of leaders continuing their own learning journeys, the meaning of true collaboration, and the importance of a clear leadership vision.