Podcasts by Pushing The Edge with Greg Curran
Are you passionate about making a difference in teaching?
Join me (Greg Curran) as I chat to educators and community leaders who are challenging systemic inequity and bigotry, along with privilege and silence.
Not content with traditional approaches to diversity and inclusion they're re-making their environments, supporting and uplifting the voices and worlds of those students and communities who've been sidelined for far too long.
Find Show Notes and Resources at: pushingtheedge.org
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'I Do, We Do, You Do' in Maths with Margarita Breed - PTE056 from 2021-11-20T00:09:16
In Episode 56, we are critically unpacking the 'I do, we do, you do' teaching model in the maths classroom. Plus, why productive struggle is a must for our students in maths, and why you should ...
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Explaining, Making Connections, and Being Efficient in Maths with Margarita Breed - PTE055 from 2021-10-26T01:30
In Episode 55, what matters in respect to explaining, making connections, and being efficient at an A or B grade level in maths? And how do we build students' skills in each area?
Plus, h...
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Explaining our Thinking in Maths with Margarita Breed - PTE055 from 2021-10-26T01:30
In Episode 55, what matters in respect to explaining, making connections, and being efficient at an A or B grade level in maths? And how do we build students' skills in each area?
Plus, h...
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Why's The Maths Teacher Here for Social Studies with Jenna Laib - PTE054 from 2020-11-07T05:19:51
In Episode 54, how can we challenge Eurocentrism in the maths classroom and value Indigenous knowledge? Plus, how can we use graphs to explore social justice issues, and cultivate mathematical t...
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Building Cultures of Thinking in the Maths Classroom with Margarita Breed - PTE053 from 2020-10-02T03:58:48
In Episode 53, taking the emphasis off the answer in maths, focusing on building meaning and connections rather than remembering rules, and using low floor, high ceiling rich maths tasks. Plus, ...
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Looking at the World in Mathematical Ways with Marian Dingle - PTE052 from 2020-09-12T02:00
In Episode 52, how do our families mathematise us? How does the maths in our lives compare to maths at school? And why are our cultures so important in maths classrooms?
Show-notes can be...
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Liberating Literature in Our Classrooms and Libraries with Julia Torres - PTE051 from 2020-08-29T07:14:59
In Episode 51, young people are engaging with literature in ways that are quite different to prior generations. We’ll explo...
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Optimism, Hope and a Place to Belong with Rodney Croome - PTE050 from 2018-10-02T09:00
In Episode 50, a chat with long-time LGBTI human rights activist Rodney Croome. We explore the lessons learnt from the early campaigns to legalise homosexuality, u...
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Liberation and Resistance in Schools with Benjamin Doxtdator - PTE049 from 2018-09-18T09:00
In Episode 49, making our schools' sites of liberation and resistance. Plus challenging the dominant narratives that blame individual students whilst giving scant ...
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Challenging Stereotypes about Race, Religion,&Suburbs with Amra Pajalic - PTE048 from 2018-09-04T09:00
In Episode 48, we explore teaching in a western suburbs school, where students often face bigotry, and negative stereotyping based on their race, their religious b...
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Navigating White Spaces with Sherri Spelic - PTE047 from 2018-08-21T09:00
In Episode 47, fitting in and assimilation in predominantly white spaces. Plus, how to make your physical education classes more inclusive and fair.
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Rainbow Kids, Activism and LGBTIQ families with Felicity Marlowe - PTE046 from 2018-08-07T09:00
In Episode 46: how Rainbow Kids are actively campaigning for their LGBTIQ families' rights, and how schools can better support them. Also, why personal stories are...
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Uplifting the Voices and Languages of Latinx Students with Victor Martinez - PTE045 from 2018-07-24T09:00
In Episode 45, dual language English teacher, Victor Martinez didn’t see many other Latinx students like himself in college and he wants it to be different for his...
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Being Color Brave not Color Blind with Rosa Perez Isiah - PTE044 from 2018-07-10T09:00
In Episode 44, how the hostile political climate around immigration impacts on students and their families, and why we need to support students' speaking up about ...
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Trans Children Do Know Who They Are with Jo Hirst - PTE043 from 2018-06-26T09:00
In Episode 43, parent and children's book author, Jo Hirst reveals the ups and downs of raising a trans child in an often hostile world.
Complicating Diversity and Inclusion with Maha Bali - PTE042 from 2018-06-12T09:00
In Episode 42, becoming conscious about oppression; why we need to re-think traditional critical thinking and debating approaches in the classroom; re-thinking how...
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Whose History Are We Telling with Eric Fieldman - PTE041 from 2018-05-29T09:00
In Episode 41, from holding back as a teacher - to standing up and speaking out for our students and their communities; who’s present and who’s absent in our histo...
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Nothing's Neutral, Everything's Political with Phiona Lloyd-Henry - PTE040 from 2018-05-15T10:00
In Episode 40, why anti-oppressive education matters; why the concept of neutrality is problematic in education; how to create culturally responsive curricula; and honoring our students’ histori...
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Courageous Conversations About Race with Val Brown - PTE 039 from 2018-05-01T10:00
In this episode, standing up when hatred is stoked; building community through brave conversations about race; and why representation and presence matters. Here we talk hiring more black teacher...
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Having a voice and a sense of belonging in a soccer club with Ramon Spaaij - PTE038 from 2017-06-06T10:00
In this episode, we focus on a soccer team in the western suburbs of Melbourne Australia. A team made up almost entirely of new arrivals and refugees from the Horn...
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Tackling homophobia and transphobia in football with Angie Greene - PTE037 from 2017-05-23T10:00
Warning: This episode contains language that some people may find offensive or ...
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Changing the Culture in Sports Clubs with Ryan Storr - PTE036 from 2017-05-09T10:00
In this episode, how do we go about changing the culture within sporting clubs - opening them up to the rich diversity within our communities?
Supporting Culturally Diverse Youth through Football with Sue McGill - PTE035 from 2017-04-25T10:00
In this episode, how can sport clubs open up opportunities for culturally diverse youth?
How can they help them bridge...
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Making Sport Accessible for People with Disabilities with Sam De Leve - PTE034 from 2017-04-11T10:00
In this episode, we meet dancer, multi-sport athlete and wheelchair user - Sam De Leve.
We explore the power of sport ...
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Teaching Physical Education in a More Inclusive Way with Loretta Konjarski and Grant O Sullivan - PTE033 from 2017-03-28T10:00
In this episode, how do we make Physical Education more safe and welcoming for our diverse mix of students?
We tackle ...
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Making Sport Safe, Comfortable and Inclusive for LGBTI people with James Lolicato - PTE032 from 2017-03-14T10:00
In this episode, an Australian organisation that's transforming LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex) people's attitudes towards sports participati...
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Making Football More Welcoming with The Outer Sanctum - PTE031 from 2017-02-28T10:00
I have a confession to make. I love footy shows. I cannot get enough of them, as they dissect seemingly every move of each game in the AFL, the Australian Football...
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Making Sport More Welcoming for Migrants with Michelle Hage - PTE030 from 2017-02-14T10:00
Just imagine, you're a newly arrived refugee or migrant in an unfamiliar country: your new home.
How do you build your...
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Creating Safe Schools with Roz Ward - PTE029 from 2016-04-11T10:00
It's what we want for all our students - safe schools.
For some students though - school is the most unsafe place for ...
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Facing Our Fears about the Other with Justin Schleider - PTE028 from 2016-03-14T09:00
Transformative moments: The moments where you come face to face with a stark realization, that changes how you see yourself, your life and the world aroun...
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Being an Ally for Social Justice - PTE027 from 2016-02-29T09:00
This is a special edition of Pushing The Edge.
Bill Ivey and Christina Torres return to discuss: How to be ally for so...
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Ending White Silence in Education with Greg Michie - PTE026 from 2016-02-15T09:00
In this episode, speaking up as White Educators and challenging the silence on issues of social justice - online - and in our schools.
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Teaching About Our Identities with Bill Ivey - PTE025 from 2016-02-01T09:00
When we explore identity with our students, we often focus on single dimensions like race or ethnicity.
But if we cons...
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Students as Change-Makers with Christina Torres - PTE024 from 2015-12-19T02:17:20
How can we support and empower students to make change happen?
How can we empower them to be change-makers who challen...
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From Student Voice to Agency with Stephanie Thompson - PTE023 from 2015-12-07T09:00
Student voice is often spoken of within education circles. Often though it's voice with limitations or prescriptions, with adults ultimately making the decisions o...
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How Students Transform Their Worlds Through Activism with Nakisha Hobbs - PTE022 from 2015-11-23T09:00
In this episode, we explore student activism in a K to 8 elementary school. Here students are critically exploring and unpack...
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Activating Student Stories with Silvia Gonzalez - PTE021 from 2015-11-09T09:00
Shaking Up Science Education with Jasper Fox Snr - PTE020 from 2015-06-22T10:00
Permission to Take Risks with Michelle Snyder and Victoria Curtis - PTE019 from 2015-06-08T10:00
In this episode, getting authentic with our reading and writing, plus giving ourselves permission to branch out beyond our comfort zones, doing what's best for stu...
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Turning Points that Transform Our Teaching with Andy Vasily - PTE018 from 2015-05-25T10:00
In this episode, listening to that 'call from within', and responding to ...
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Making a Difference by Not Playing It Safe - Part 2 - PTE017 from 2015-05-11T10:00
In Part 2 of my chat with Rachael Lehr - We're Standing Up for Student Voice, Identifying the Key Challenges facing School Leaders, and Changing the World at a Loc...
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Making a Difference by Not Playing It Safe with Greg Curran - Part 1 - PTE016 from 2015-04-27T10:00
Shaking Up Our Mindsets About Indigenous Students with Surin McGrory - PTE015 from 2015-04-13T10:00
They're at the top of all the wrong lists and bottom of all the right lists....
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Whole School Change with Ray Boyd - PTE014 from 2015-03-30T09:00
In this episode, transforming the opportunities and outcomes for our students - thr...
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How to Navigate Social Justice Issues in the Classroom with Rusul Alrubail - PTE013 from 2015-02-23T09:00
How to Navigate your Self Doubts and Connect Online with Ashley Hurley - PTE012 from 2015-02-16T09:00
You’ve got something to say but you’re nervous. Your stomach’s in knots and your head’s filled with endless chatter
Wh...
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Powerful Professional Development Thanks to Global Connections with Craig Kemp - PTE011 from 2015-02-09T09:00
It's a phrase that's often met with groans and rolls of the eyes - Professional Development.
But what if you could tai...
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Take The Opportunity to Collaborate with Tom Snyder - PTE010 from 2015-01-26T09:00
Find Your Teaching Communities with Ashley Gravelle - PTE009 from 2015-01-12T09:00
It's quite a journey - as you step into a classroom for the first time, or take on a new role in a different school.
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Step Back and Let Young People Take The Lead with Laura Hill - PTE008 from 2014-12-15T09:00
They're moments that catch you unaware. Mo...
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Find Your Voice and Really Connect with Jenny Moes - PTE007 from 2014-11-30T17:00
Embrace Your Weirdness as a Teacher with Doug Robertson - PTE005 from 2014-11-03T00:35:11
It started ...
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Shaking Up Our Beliefs and Values as Teachers with Erin Stevenson - PTE003 from 2014-09-29T04:00:24
It inspires questions. It leads to wondering? It compels action. It fuels a desire to learn more about the Other.
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Reach Out to Thrive with Samantha Bates - PTE002 from 2014-09-29T03:42:45
In this episode of Pushing the Edge:
- What resources are crucial to us thriving today as teachers and students? <... Listen