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In this episode of The Learning Network Podcast I dive into how you can swing those Community and Family Studies Classroom doors WIDE open to capture the key to having purpose and strategy with your students.
Listen to the episode & read the shownotes at thelearnnet.com/27.
In this episode of The Learning Network Podcast I'm joined by Melissa Marsden to talk about how we can be more effective & more efficient by maximising our teaching and learning workspaces (so important for Community and Family Studies teachers to protect their time and wellbeing).
Melissa Marsden...
In this episode of The Learning Network Podcast, I am joined by Dr Kristy Goodwin for a conversation about Digital Wellbeing!
This is a crucial conversation to have as educators, as technology impacts our schools, classrooms and even Community and Family Studies.
Dr Kristy Goodwin is an award-winni...
Introducing episode 25 of The Learning Network Podcast!
In this episode, I explain the importance of the Glossary of Keywords & unpack strategies that can be used to ensure your students have the best chance of success in CAFS & beyond.
Demonstrating and applying a thorough understanding of exam q...
In this episode of The Learning Network Podcast, I am joined by the inspirational Angela Lockwood to chat about the importance of being aware of all the different needs of the students in your classroom & prioritising the wellbeing of both you & your students.
Angela is an occupational therapist & ...
Join me in this week's episode of The Learning Network Podcast as I chat with Bel Harotounian about her five top tips to becoming a Marking Ninja in Community and Family Studies!
We chat about what you can do to improve the way you mark your Year 11 and Year 12 Community and Family Studies students...
In this episode of The Learning Network Podcast, I uncover the power of purposeful feedback in the CAFS classroom.
Marking with only ticks, crosses and a number is not enough. This method doesn't allow students to grow & develop their skills & understanding.
By providing valuable, individualised f...
In this episode of The Learning Network Podcast, I offer guidance and uncover some practical strategies around differentiating in your CAFS classroom.
Differentiating can be difficult as it is totally unique to each classroom situation. However, tailoring our teaching and learning to the needs of o...
Hey CAFS Crew!
In this episode of The Learning Network Podcast I chat to you about the methods behind my madness.
If you've working with me in any capacity, you will know there is always a reason or a purpose behind what I do.
My students would often ask why we were doing things a certain way,...
Hey CAFS Crew!
This episode of The Learning Network Podcast is all about what you can do to really bring your CAFS classroom to life!
From cooperative learning groups and connecting with your CAFS students to creating a positive physical space, this episode has so many teaching gems you can imple...
Happy New Year CAFS Crew!
In this episode of The Learning Network Podcast, I reflect on 2021 and talk about some of my goals for 2022! I also chat about a few things I'll be doing differently in 2022 including new projects, offers and affirmation/organisational tools!
My word for this year is “gr...
Hey CAFS Crew, the last episode of the year is here!
In this podcast episode, I chat with our daughters Cass & Lex! This is a funny episode where we chat about the changes they have seen since I left the classroom, what they think I actually do for work and what they love about school.
It's one yo...