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Teacher Takeaway

The Teacher Takeaway podcast is hosted by four Australian teachers. The purpose of the podcast is to provide educators with practical takeaway ideas to implement within their classroom or school setting.

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  • 24 episodes
  • fortnightly
  • Avg 52 min
  • English

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  • S6 · E16
    May 2 · 38 min

    Season 6 | Episode 16 | EAL/D Education with Cindy Valdez

    In this episode, we sit down with Cindy Valdez, founder of Teach to Learn, to explore her mission of empowering educators and transforming lives through global collaboration. Drawing on her work connecting Australian and Filipino teachers, Cindy shares how building teacher capacity creates lasting impact for students and communities. We also dive into her passion for inclusion, multilingual learners, and why supporting teachers is the most powerful lever for change in education.

  • S6 · E15
    April 26 · 45 min

    Season 6 | Episode 15 | Dance and Creative Movement in the classroom with Amy Tasker

    In this episode, we speak with Amy Tasker, founder of Groove Nation, about her journey in education and her mission to make dance accessible, inclusive and impactful for every primary school classroom. Amy shares why dance is such a powerful tool for building confidence and connection, along with practical strategies teachers can use to embed it into everyday teaching without feeling overwhelmed. We also unpack common mistakes, what great practice looks like in action, and how educators can continue to grow their skills in the creative arts.

  • S6 · E14
    April 18 · 1 hr 4 min

    Season 6 | Episode 14 | 5 Things Every Educator Should Know About Effective Instruction with Brendan Lee

    In this episode, Brendan Lee returns to unpack five powerful ideas that cut through the noise of teaching and focus on what truly works in the classroom. Together, we explore how clarity for novices, purposeful classroom dialogue, fluency, intentional discovery, and the use of data can transform student learning and teacher practice. Brendan shares practical, evidence-informed insights that help educators move from good intentions to consistent, high-impact instruction.

  • S6 · E13
    April 11 · 45 min

    Season 6 | Episode 13 | Driving Improvement in Learning with Stephanie Murphy

    In this episode, we are joined by Stephanie Murphy, Director of the Victorian Lesson Plans project, to explore what it really takes to improve teaching and learning at scale. We unpack what makes a lesson truly effective, the role ready-made resources can play in strengthening curriculum and practice, and the common pitfalls schools need to avoid. Steph also shares practical strategies for leaders and teachers to adapt these resources well and use them as a driver for genuine, whole-school improvement.

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