In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Douglas Reeves, well-respected author and expert in fearless teaching and leadership. Listen to Doug and I chat about his research on success in high-poverty schools and learn practical teaching and leadership tips based on decades of his own experience and evidence-based perspectives.

Dr Douglas Reeves is the founder of Creative Leadership Solutions. He has addressed audiences around the globe on educational leadership and effective teaching. Doug is the author of more than 40 books and 100 articles on education, leadership, and student achievement. He was named the Brock International Laureate for his contributions to education and was recognized by the Australian Council of Educational Leaders with the William Walker award. Twice named to the Harvard University Distinguished Authors Series, Doug has worked on six continents and over 40 countries.

Your homework:

• Cut your time spent on assessment and feedback by implementing smarter strategies.

Further learning related to this episode/references:

• Douglas Reeves
• Douglas Reeves' author profile and publications (Amazon)
• Creative Leadership Solutions
• The Suzuki Method
• Reclaiming Conversation by Sherry Turkle (book)
• Stolen Focus by Johann Hari (book)
• Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Friere (book)
• Urban Debate League

Learn more at teacherhealer.com

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In this episode, I'm joined by Barbara J Smith, from ZPD School and Curriculum Design. Listen to Barbara talk about how we can better attract and retain teachers and manage school budgets to make the difference that students and teachers need.

Barbara J Smith is a passionate educator who enjoys challenging boundaries. Barbara's background includes over forty years in public, charter, independent and international schools. She has started three schools and has been a teacher, principal, consultant, trustee, and teacher educator at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, McGill University and the University of Saskatchewan teaching faculties and graduate schools. Barbara now spends her time writing, supporting schools and school systems and sharing her ideas on how to make bold changes in education on a global level.

Your homework:

• Consider: How can you create spaces to be creative? How can you bring in new ideas?

Further learning related to this episode/references:

• ZPD School and Curriculum Design
• Barbara J Smith's books on Amazon
• John Dewey
• Elliot Eisner
• Lev Vygotsky
• Alfie Kohn
• Malcolm Gladwell - Outliers (book)
• Michael Thompson 0 Raising Cain (book)
• Eric Sheninger - UnCommon Learning (book)
• Michael Fullan
• Douglas Reeves
• Habits of Mind
• Jack Miller
• Carol Dweck - Growth Mindset
• Ted Spear
• Jennifer Fraser 0 The Bullied Brain (book)
• Lave & Wenger - Situated Learning: Legitimate Peripheral Participation (article)
• The Dr Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study

Learn more at teacherhealer.com

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In this episode, I’m joined by Annabelle Knight, Director of Strengths Canvass. Annabelle talks about the importance of putting people and relationships at the centre of education and how deep collaboration can provide multiple solutions for evolving the education system.

Annabelle Knight has over 40 years experience in school leadership, pedagogy and wellbeing in Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary contexts. Her consulting business, Strengths Canvass, empowers individuals and teams to experience greater wellbeing and higher performance through positive leadership.

Annabelle holds a Master of Applied Positive Psychology and received a SACS Leadership Award. She has presented at several National and International conferences including the World Thinking Skills Conference and International Symposium for Coaching and Positive Psychology. Annabelle has enjoyed time in Finland, the USA and Reggio Emilia, Italy, studying pedagogy and learning. She is an advocate for using a strengths-based approach in education and sees the potential for it to impact positively on all areas of our lives.

Your homework:

• Find something to teach this week that sets your heart on fire (even if you have to set some of the curriculum aside).

Further learning related to this episode/references:

• Strengths Canvass
• Personalizable Education for All Children by Yong Zhao
• OECD Education Policy Outlook Finland
• Allan Pizzey Building - Design Solution Award
• Reggio Emilia Approach
• Reggio Emilia Australia
• Introduction to Appreciative Inquiry
• The Developmental Relationships Framework

Learn more at teacherhealer.com

Music by Twisterium from Pixabay.

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Ditch single-use plastics