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Strategic Ways to Connect Year 11 & Year 12 Content (with success) Feb 24, 2023

Are you stuck for ideas to work with your Year 11 Community & Family Studies students?

Want to make every lesson count with your Year 11 CAFS Crew? ‍

In today's Podcast episode, we chat about what you can do to make meaningful connections from the Year 11 Community & Family Studies...

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Episode #45 It is time to Move off the Dance Floor in Education with Meg Durham Dec 21, 2022

In this episode of The Learning Network Podcast, a podcast for educators, teachers, entrepreneurs and Community and Family Studies students, I am joined by a very special guest, Megan Durham, who shares with us what we can do to protect our time, our energy and our wellbeing.

If you've...

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Episode #31 Community and Family Studies isn't a GIRLS Subject Jul 13, 2022

In this episode of The Learning Network Podcast I'm absolutely thrilled to be joined by the beautiful CAFS teacher Jess George-Loulach to chat about some of the misconceptions surrounding CAFS, especially the idea that it is a subject just for girls!

CAFS has so many real world lessons embedded...

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Episode #30 How you can share your love of CAFS Jun 30, 2022

In this week's episode of The Learning Network Podcast I share some resources to help you share your love of CAFS!

So if you haven't already worked out, I love CAFS. I love this subject and I fell in love with it back in 2004. I don't really know why or how I can put this into words,...

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Episode #27 Swinging the Doors Wide Open to Our CAFS Classrooms Jun 29, 2022

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...

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Episode #26 Supporting Digital Wellbeing with Dr Kristy Goodwin May 11, 2022

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...

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Episode #24 Creating a holistic classroom Apr 13, 2022

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...

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Episode #23 Become a Marking Ninja in Community and Family Studies Apr 06, 2022

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...

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Episode #22 The superpowers of feedback in Community & Family Studies Apr 06, 2022

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,...

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Episode #21 Four Ways to Differentiate in your CAFS Classroom Mar 16, 2022

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...

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Episode #15 There's Always a Method to My Madness Feb 09, 2022

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...

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Episode #14 How to bring positivity to your CAFS classroom Feb 05, 2022

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...

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