The Teacher Takeaway podcast is hosted by four Australian teachers. The purpose of the podcast is to provide educators with practical takeaway ideas to implement within their classroom or school setting.
In this episode, we explore a modern, evidence-informed approach to behaviour education, unpacking the mindsets, structures and practical strategies that support positive behaviour in today's classrooms. From behaviour curricula and learning environments to scripts, neurodiversity and individualised support planning, this conversation offers clear, actionable insights for educators at every stage of their journey.
In this episode, we're joined by Dr Carl Hendrick to explore how the science of learning can meaningfully shape classroom practice. Carl shares his journey in education, breaks down what the science of learning really is (and why it matters), and explains how it informs effective instructional design. We dive into high-leverage strategies and practical ideas teachers can apply straight away, before hearing where to learn more about Carl's ongoing work. A must-listen for educators wanting clarity, evidence, and impact in their teaching.
In this episode, we're joined by Sue Larkey to discuss practical, neuro-affirming ways to support neurodivergent students in the classroom. Sue shares insights on classroom design, behaviour as communication, common early-year challenges, and how teachers and support staff can better support students with ASD, ADHD and co-occurring profiles.
In this episode, we're joined by Dr Lyn Sharratt to reflect on her recent work and the thinking behind her forthcoming eighth book, Precision-in-Practice: The Voices of Evidence-Proven System and School Improvement. Lyn shares the style and intent of the book, key case studies, insights from the foreword and afterword, and offers practical advice for teachers and leaders on sustaining improvement without fatigue, staying the course, and focusing on the work that truly makes a difference, as well as what's next and how to stay connected with her work.
In this episode on behaviour support, Claire English shares her journey in education and unpacks common misconceptions about behaviour and classroom management, exploring why so many teachers feel underprepared in this space. Together, we discuss practical strategies for addressing low-level behaviours, setting up for a strong start to the year, and where teachers can go next to deepen their understanding and confidence.
Alice Vigors, James Gray, Aaron Johnston and Bec West, the OG team, are back together for a reflective start to the year. They look back on 2025, share their start, repeat and delete for 2026, and offer practical recommendations for setting yourself up for a successful school year. The team also gives a sneak preview of some of the guests they're excited to welcome in season six.
In this episode, we are joined by Peter Dewitt & Michael Nelson. If you would like more information about Peter and Michael and the work they do, please visit: https://instructionalleadershipcollective.com/our-team%2Four-story
In this episode, we are joined by Dr Jenny Donovan. If you would like more information about Jenny and the work she does, please visit: linkedin.com/in/jenny-donovan-28182a77?originalSubdomain=au
In this episode, we are joined by Sarah Asome. If you would like more information about Sarah and the work she does, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-asome/?originalSubdomain=au
In this episode, we are joined by Dr Nathaniel Swain. If you would like more information about Nathaniel and the work he does, please visit: https://www.nathanielswain.com/
In this episode, we are joined by Matt Pitman. If you would like more information about Matt and the work he does, please visit: https://www.mattpitman.com.au/
In this episode, we are joined by Tim Shanahan. If you would like more information about Tim and the work he does, please visit: https://www.shanahanonliteracy.com/
In this episode, we are joined by Jenni Goodwin. If you would like more information about Jenni and the work she does, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennigoodwin/?originalSubdomain=au
In this episode, we are joined by Andrew Murray. If you would like more information about Andrew and the work he does, please visit: https://luminaconsulting.co.nz/about/
In this episode, we are joined by Louise Dempsey. If you would like more information about Louise and the work she does, please visit: https://www.theliteracyplace.com/about
In this episode, we are joined by Jessica Colleu Terradas. If you would like more information about Jessica and the work she does, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicacolleu/?originalSubdomain=au
In this episode, we are joined by Megan Daley. If you would like more information about Megan and the work she does, please visit: https://www.megandaley.com.au/
In this episode, we are joined by Jamiela. If you would like more information about Jamiela and the work she does, please visit: https://theorganisedteachercollective.com/
In this episode, we are joined by Associate Professor Helen Adam. If you would like more information about Helen and the work she does, please visit: https://www.ecu.edu.au/schools/education/staff/profiles/associate-professors/associate-professor-helen-adam
In this episode, we are joined by Adam Vogit If you would like more information about Adam and the work he does, please visit: https://realschools.com.au/about/
In this episode, we are joined by Professor Pamela Snow. If you would like more information about Pamela and the work she does, please visit: https://au.linkedin.com/in/pamela-snow-0a0323230
In this episode, we are joined by Jessica Staines. If you would like more information about Jessica and the work she does, please visit: https://kooricurriculum.com/pages/about-jessica-staines-2023
In this episode, we are joined by Paul Matthews. If you would like more information about Paul and the work he does, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmatthewsai/?originalSubdomain=au
In this episode, we are joined by Dr Hannah Brown. If you would like more information about Hannah and the work she does, please visit: https://au.linkedin.com/in/hannah-brown-200867b5Here is the link to the education page of our website for the show notes: https://www.ruok.org.au/education We also have this blog post, which is focused on embedding the R U OK? message in your school community throughout the year: https://www.ruok.org.au/chit-chat-ruok-at-school
In this episode we are joined by Aimee Presnall from Well-Nest. You can follow her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/aimee-parkinson?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
In this episode, we are joined by Sally Rippin . If you would like more information about Sally's work, please visit: https://www.sallyrippin.com/
In this episode, we are joined by Jenni Donohoo and Glenn Forbes. If you would like more information about Jenni and Glen and the work they do, please visit: https://www.acel.org.au/ACEL/ACELWEB/Active/Item_Detail.aspx?iProductCode=GE9781923412118&Category=TRView the show notes here: https://www.layingthefoundations.net/
In this episode, we are joined by James Dobson. If you would like more information about James and the work he does, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jo-boaler-a480295aView the show notes here: https://www.layingthefoundations.net/
In this episode, we are joined by Dr Jo Boaler. If you would like more information about Jo and the work she does, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jo-boaler-a480295aView the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes
In this episode, we are joined by Dr Amy Berry. If you would like more information about Amy and the work she does, please visit: https://au.linkedin.com/in/dramyberryhttps://au.linkedin.com/in/dramyberryView the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes
In this episode, Sue Hiland returns to the podcast to zoom in on one deceptively simple instructional routine: Turn and Talk. Building on her previous discussion of fluency pairs, Sue unpacks the layers of Turn and Talk and explores how this foundational practice supports engagement, oral language, equity, formative assessment, and the development of academic English. The conversation moves beyond the surface of “talking to a partner” to consider classroom culture, cold calling, inclusion, task analysis, and what makes this a high-leverage instructional routine when embedded deeply in school culture. If you would like more information about Sue and the work she does, please visit: https://au.linkedin.com/in/sue-hiland-211315232View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes
In this episode, we are joined by Bernii Godwin. If you would like more information about Berni and the work she does, please visit: https://godwinconsulting.com.au/View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes
In this episode, we are joined by Tom Sherrington. If you would like more information about Tom and the work he does, please visit: https://teacherhead.com/about/View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes
In this episode, we are joined by Kylie Captain. If you would like more information about Kylie and the work she does, please visit: https://www.kyliecaptain.com.au/View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes
In this episode, we are joined by Simon and Naima. If you would like more information about them and the work they do, please visit: https://www.instagram.com/teachthefuturevic/View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes
In Season 5 | Episode 5 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How can teachers support their own mental and physical health?In this episode, we are joined by Martin Malone. If you would like more information about Martin and the work he does, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/ptmalonefitness/View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes
In this episode, we are joined by Matt Esterman If you would like more information about Matt and the work he does, please visit: https://nextwordnow.com/View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes
In this episode, we are joined by Lauren and Jason. If you would like more information about Lauren and Jason and the work they do, please visit: https://wpwi.org/about/https://wpwi.org/about/View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes
In Season 5 | Episode 2 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How do we effectively implement Visible Learning practices into classrooms? In this episode, we are joined by Doug Fisher. If you would like more information about Doug and the work he does, please visit: https://www.instagram.com/dougfisher.educator/?hl=en View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes
In this episode, we are joined by Corey Tutt If you would like more information about Corey and the work he does, please visit: https://deadlyscience.org.au/about-us/ View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes
In Season 4 | Episode 40 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How do we effectively lead wellbeing in schools? In this episode, we are joined by Amy Green. If you would like more information about Amy and the work she does, please visit: https://www.thewellnessstrategy.com.au/ View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes
In this episode, we are joined by Simon Blower If you would like more information about Simon and the work he does, please visit: https://www.pobble.com/about View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes
In this episode, we are joined by Dr Simon Breakspear. If you would like more information about Dr Simon and the work he does, please visit: https://simonbreakspear.com/ View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes
In Season 4 | Episode 37 | We will be unpacking and discussing: Every teacher can be a music teacher In this episode, we are joined by Ricky & James from Amplify Education. If you would like more information about Stef and the work she does, please visit: https://amplifymusiceducation.com.au/ View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes
In Season 4 | Episode 36 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How do teachers pursue higher levels of accreditation? In this episode, we are joined by Stef Thom. If you would like more information about Stef and the work she does, please visit: https://au.linkedin.com/in/stef-thom-205372130 View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes
In Season 4 | Episode 35 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How to initiate and maintain a school improvement journey based on the science of how we learn? In this episode, we are joined by Dr Nathaniel Swain. If you would like more information about Dr Nathaniel and the work he does, please visit: https://www.nathanielswain.com/hsol-book View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes
In Season 4 | Episode 34 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How can we harness the power of explicit teaching in our classrooms? In this episode, we are joined by Dr Jenny Donovan. If you would like more information about Dr Jenny and the work she does, please visit: https://www.edresearch.edu.au/about-us/our-team View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes
In Season 4 | Episode 33 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How can we move teachers from exhausted to energised? In this episode, we are joined by Daniela Falecki. If you would like more information about Daniela and the work she does, please visit: https://www.teacher-wellbeing.com.au/about/daniela-falecki/ View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes
In Season 4 | Episode 32 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How can collaborative teams positively impact on student learning? In this episode, we are joined by Gavin Grift. If you would like more information about Gavin and the work he does, please visit: https://www.grifteducation.com/ View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes
In Season 4 | Episode 31 | Aaron, Alice & Bec are back together for a Teacher Takeaway catch up and sharing their top tips for Term 4. View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes
In Season 4 | Episode 30 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How do we assess spelling effectively? In this episode, we are joined by Dr Tessa Daffern. If you would like more information about Tessa and the work she does, please visit: https://www.tessadaffern.com/ View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes
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