That Teacher Podcast

That Teacher Podcast is taking a short 2 week break from releasing content as the school holidays in NSW are in effect.  But we want to hear from our listeners.  If you have a burning question or a particular topic that you would like Josh and his team to discuss then you can simply get in touch via the That Teacher Podcast facebook page or via email to thatteacherpodcast@gmail.com. We appreciate every teacher who listens to the show and continue to encourage you to subscribe and share the show with your teacher friends. 

Join Teacher Coach Josh Vine and Art Therapist / Secondary Art Teacher Michelle Sparrow as they discuss how Art Therapy can be used in schools.  More and more students are needing an outlet to express how they are feeling in a safe space. With anxiety related issues rife amongst school students in these uncertain times, it is vital that schools look for ways to give students the opportunity to be heard and understood. In this episode Michelle Sparrow discusses how her Art Smart program is providing this chance for students in many schools.  She has seen firsthand the power of the Arts as therapy and she is keen to continue partnering with schools and students in the future. 

Join Teacher Coach Josh Vine and Gallup Strengths Coach Linda Lenord as they unpack how schools can begin and embed a strengths based culture in staff and students. There is great power in the Clifton Strengths finder and when the language of strength is embedded in a school this power is even greater. In a world where students are so regularly told what is wrong with them the Clifton Strengths Finder is a tool that changes this arrive for teachers and students towards what is right with them.  In this Episode Josh and Linda discuss how a strengths culture has changed the culture of their schools for the positive. 

Join Teacher Coach Josh Vine and Healing Path to Wellness CEO Craig Sparrow as they unpack the signs, symptoms and strategies for dealing with stress.  Teaching in 2020 has been a job like no other in a year like no other, where both the physical and emotional toll on teachers has been intense.  This episode is tailored to helping teachers become more aware of their own stress levels to achieve better wellbeing.  

Join Teacher Coach Josh Vine as he unpacks numerous strategies for setting high expectations in the classroom.  High expectations consistently stands as one of the most common practices of high performing teachers. The culture of a classroom is determined by the teacher and the expectations they have of the class.  Let this episode inspire and encourage you in your teaching journey. 

Join Teacher Coach Josh Vine as he interviews Deputy Principal of Maitland Christian School Jason Munro. Jason has recently transitioned from teaching and coordinating his departments into his first Deputy Principal role. In this Episode Jason unpacks how the transition has been as well as shares several keys to success as a Deputy. If you are considering senior leadership in the future this episode is a must listen. 

Join Teacher Coach Josh Vine as he sits down with pedagogical partners Bec Morris and Beth Gorrick. What happens when an experienced teacher supports, empowers and coaches a first year out teacher..... magic happens. Bec Morris is only 3 terms into her first full time teaching role and already she has the skills and knowledge of a teacher much further along. There is great power in having an attitude that lets go and lets people in. Let this episode inspire you to be open with others in the pursuit of excellent teaching and learning outcomes. 

Join Teacher Coach Josh Vine as he unpacks one of the most simple tweaks that teachers can make to their pedagogy. Teachers are notorious for seeing the opportunity to tell students what they know about the content. In this episode Josh unveils the questions to ask to illicit deeper responses from students as well as encouraging teachers to never let their students "off the hook" with shallow, surface responses in class. 

In this episode Teacher Coach Josh Vine talks with the Principal of Maitland Christian School, Geoff Peet about their journey of school improvement. Geoff shares some fantastic ideas and strategies for how to navigate school improvement and establish new cultural norms for pedagogy and student outcomes. Although school improvement can be difficult, the outcomes are worth the effort and Maitland Christian School is now a thriving educational institution, with a strong emphasis on teaching excellence. Hear how Maitland wrestled with their NAPLAN and PAT test data and made positive changes that would impact students lives forever. 

Teacher Coach Josh Vine unpacks a simple feedback hack for teachers. Sometimes the best strategies are also the most simple.  In this episode Josh looks at updating the way teachers give feedback and moving from the old red pen to a more 21st century approach.  As teachers we need to leverage the power of digital technology and begin using it to give feedback like never before. 

In this episode Teacher Coach Josh Vine unpacks one of the most valuable cultural shifts a school can make. Many schools are realising the power of being an "open door" learning community. Teaching can be a very isolated job. What would it look like for teachers to be regularly having coaches, other teachers,  school leaders and even parents stopping by to encourage and learn from them as well as offer feedback. Schools should be a place where it's not only students who learn but the teachers also. This episode is confronting to the culture of isolation that is plaguing the teaching profession.  

"Prac teaching" is one of the most exciting moments in a student teachers life. In this episode Teacher Coach Josh Vine unpacks the mindset, practical strategies and evaluative approaches that help to ensure that pre-service teachers get the most out of their pre-service teaching blocks. If you are a student teacher who is a little excited and anxious about "prac", this episode is for you. 

In this special episode Teacher Coach Josh Vine interviews his Mum Gail Vine to discuss how a simple conversation about teaching completely revolutionised her classroom.  How do you increase student voice in the classroom without having a noisy, unproductive learning environment? The secret is in this episode and it's easier than you think.  

Teacher Coach Josh Vine sits down with one of his favourite teachers from when he was at school. Michael Tucker is now the Deputy Principal of Kings College in Victoria, Australia and has been the recipient of the Prestigious National Excellence in Teaching Award. He is one of the all time great teachers and with almost 40 years of experience, Michael is still as passionate as ever about his students and his teaching. In this episode we unpack the keys to a long and fulfilling teaching career with one of the best in the buisness. 

Join Teacher coaches Josh Vine and Amanda Peet as they unpack the "You Do" phase of the I Do, We Do, You Do protocol developed by Hollingsworth & Ybarra. The "You Do" is the opportunity for students to practise and master the knowledge and skills that the teacher has taught in the previous phases (I Do & We Do).  It's the phase where extension and remediation work is also highly beneficial. A great lesson will provide students with ample "You Do" time where they can feel a sense of personal accomplishment and success because they have been taught using the gradual release method of I Do, We Do, You Do.  

Join Teacher Coaches Josh Vine and Amanda Peet as they unpack strategies that teachers can use for the "We Do" phase of a lesson. This is episode 2 of a 3 part series of episodes for the "I Do, We Do, You Do" protocol developed by Hollingsworth &Ybarra. This effective teaching method brings clarity to how we can explicitly teach content and skills to our students.   

Join Teacher Coaches Josh Vine and Amanda Peet as they unpack the highly effective Hollingsworth & Ybarra practice of I Do, We Do, You Do. This episode focuses in on the art of the I Do and strategies for ensuring that this crucial element of teaching is mastered. If you are a teacher who is looking to go from good to great this episode is for you.   

Join Teacher Coach Josh Vine as he unpacks the strategies for engaging students in problem solving.  Problem solving is a skill for life that needs to be explicitly taught and modelled.  This episode highlights several strategies that teachers can employ to facilitate students in problem solving. 

Join Teacher Coach Josh Vine as he unpacks several strategies for engaging students in Critical Thinking.  Critical Thinking is a skill that must be explicitly taught and modelled to students. It is paramount that our students learn to think through issues and problems rather than having a teacher tell students answers. A teachers role is to provide opportunity for critical thinking to occur along with an explicitly taught model for students to follow. 

Join Teacher Coach Josh Vine as he unpacks how teachers can relate what they are to teaching to the world outside the classroom. One of the most common questions teachers are asked by students is "why do I need to learn this" or "when will I ever use this". This episode unpacks strategies for teachers to enhance the real life relevance of the content being taught. 

Join Teacher Coach Josh Vine as he unpacks how teachers can create classrooms where students thrive. Teachers are the cultural custodians of their classrooms, they have the power to completely transform the atmosphere of their classroom into vibrant learning communities where students enjoy the lessons taking place. This episode unpacks the strategies teachers can use to impact classroom culture and create strong dynamic learning environments. 

Join Teacher Coach Josh Vine as he unpacks the art of Lesson Pacing. This episode offers helpful strategies for teachers looking to learn how to pace their lessons for better learning outcomes. Many teachers do not realise that they are either going to fast or slow for students. Learn how to perfectly pace your lessons so that your students are more engaged, less disruptive and achieving greater outcomes. 

Join Teacher Coach Josh Vine as he unpacks the Hollingsworth and Ybarra TAPPLE regime for teachers. TAPPLE is a highly effective method of checking for understanding and ensuring that no student is left behind. The best teachers in the world are always reflecting on their practice and employing highly effective and proven methods of teaching. Watch how TAPPLE transforms the way you teach and the quality of the learning taking place in your classes. 

Join Teacher Coach Josh Vine as he unpacks another (Hollingsworth & Ybarra) EDI high impact teaching practice.  This weeks episode centres around the use of success criteria. Success Criteria are a vital part of any effective lesson and this episode will answer questions such as: What are success criteria?  How and when do I use them? Why are they so effective? Remember to share and subscribe to That Teacher Podcast so that you never miss an episode.  

Join Teacher Coach Josh Vine as he unpacks the (Hollingsworth & Ybarra) EDI practice of learning intentions in the classroom. Learning Intentions are one of the most underrated aspects of teaching and most teachers either forget to use them or they lack quality.  In this episode we dive deep into what a good and bad learning intention might be as well as the reason they are so effective for students. 

Join Teacher Coach Josh Vine as he unpacks 10 important keys for adjusting to the online teaching environment during the coronavirus pandemic.  In this episode Josh unpacks both practical teaching ideas and the mindset needed to do the difficult task of online teaching well. It is so important that as teachers we don't push ourselves to breaking point and come out the other side of this pandemic with our health and wellbeing in tact.  

Join Josh Vine and Cameron McLaren as they discuss how they have utilised web conferencing applications Zoom and Microsoft Teams during the COVID 19 pandemic for teaching students. Learn from those who are on the front lines of teaching in this brave new world of remote and online learning.  

Join teacher coach Josh Vine and Cameron McLaren as they give helpful tips to teachers around the world who are required to teach remotely during the COVID19 pandemic.  In this episode both Josh and Cameron discuss how they are approaching remote lessons with a simple to use format that provides, routine, structure and simplicity for both teachers and students. 

Just as athletes prepare for training by completing a warm up, students learning can be greatly improved by regular warmups each lesson.  In this episode teacher coaches Josh Vine and Beth Gorrick discuss this EDI (Hollingsworth & Ybarra) method and how teachers can easily implement warm ups into their students learning routines.  Warm ups are highly effective for student learning and this episode is a must for any teacher looking to improve their practice. 

In this episode Teacher Coaches Josh Vine & Amanda Peet discuss the power and importance of teachers using the EDI (Hollingsworth, Ybarra) strategy of checking for understanding in the classroom.  As teachers we must be regularly checking that our students understand the content and concepts that we are teaching. We give some valuable tips and tricks to ensuring that no student gets left behind.