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Who designs childrens’ play spaces, and how do they design… play? Today we’re joined by Louise Pearson, a studio director at ASPECT studios who was a part of the architectural design for the Ian Potter Children’s Wild Play Garden in Centennial Park (Sydney). The play garden planning started back in 2014, and officially opened in 2017, and it is a MUST GO if you’re in the area. We talk all about th...

How do we build kids’ natural curiosity? How do we encourage ‘hard fun’? Today we answer those questions, and celebrate our 60th episode with David Waitzer, a Founding coach for Prisma's East Asia & Oceania team! Prisma is a purely online school that’s revolutionising education as we know it, building a carefully curated curriculum that honours that education is not ‘one size fits all’. Find m...

Geraden Kennedy (Founder of Gudjela), returns for Part 2 to teach us all about how to build a positive school environment for failure through an Indigenous Australian, First Nation's lens.  Huge learnings on the way... Enjoy!   Youtube version of podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCndDvY08yZ1ljNtoJ6C9_LA?view_as=subscriber Feedback, queries, anecdotes - send them on through! → itsjjyang@gma...

Joining us for Episode 58 is Geraden Kennedy, founder of Gudjela, an Indigenous corporation based in Alice Springs! Gudjela delivers programs to schools that reconnect disengaged students, teaching them to reconnect with who they are, and important skills of self-regulation, resilience and more. Geraden teaches us trauma informed, Indigenous-led strategies, and also exactly what NOT to do in the c...

Flexi-wellbeing public schools, EAL refugee schools, student agency schools, you name it... we're covering them all! Of course, this episode is not to diss mainstream schooling (it does suit a certain lifestyle/learning style), but to show what other options exist that have identified issues many people find in those institutions!   Schools mentioned: Language specific: Blackburn english language...

New year, new practical lessons learnt from the classroom! Today I've compiled the top tips from my recent teaching placement, all of which help you become a better teacher Feedback, queries, anecdotes - send them on through! → itsjjyang@gmail.com CONNECT HERE! FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/itsjoyang BLOG: https://itsjoyang.com (+ monthly newsletter!) INSTA: @jo_yangj   Music: lukrembo cloud

Some of you might not know that Sal Khan (Khan Academy) actually has a PHYSICAL SCHOOL in California! Aaaand you guessed it, today we're incredibly lucky to be joined by Brandon Lee, director of Project Based Learning at Khan Lab school. We deep dive into the importance of project based learning, the fun curriculum and launch days that Brandon and KLS staff work hard to organise, and how that's ch...

Prisma isn't teaching kids WHAT to learn, but HOW to learn. It's personalised, practical, teaching essential 21st century skills, and basically solving a lot of what i've ranted about on this podcast! We're joined by CEO and founder Victoria Ransom to discuss: - How her own children inspired the creation of Prisma - Why learners' academic outcomes have grown 150% (compared to the 'expected' rate)...

If a student sees an F on their test, they'll think many things. One of them being "I'm a failure"... How toxic is that? Today's episode is all about psychology, conditioning, and ways to UNDO a student's beliefs around grades, enjoy!   Feedback, queries, anecdotes - send them on through! → itsjjyang@gmail.com SOCIAL: INSTA: @jo_yangj FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/itsjoyang BLOG: https://itsjoyan...

Traditional education just ain't working, and Prisma seems to have just the perfect solution. In part 1, I chat to Emily Veno, Prisma's head of curriculum on how they're revolutionising the idea of school (while also being completely online!) We dive into into their practical, personalised curriculum, and how they teach skills like critical thinking, ethical decision making and collaboration... ma...

Times are changing... which means schools need a revamp (all of which I explain in an extraordinarily long analogy involving singing competitions and spotify). Also... HAPPY 50TH EPISODE! Insanity I tell ya! Looking forward to the many more to come x Find the podcast version here! ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ready-to-redo/id1519949665 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mmBda...

Interested in revolutionising online learning? Then take notes in today's episode, with Primer CEO and cofounder Ryan Delk! Primer is an online education platform for homeschoolers aged 9-12, and they're honestly doing so many things right. They value creativity, problem solving, autonomy, and make kids the director of their own learning. This is honestly how I see the future of education, so hope...

The grading system's failing us, so what alternatives do we have? Today we unpack the 'Art of Possibility' by Benjamin and Rosamund Zander, specifically around the concept of 'giving an A' - a VERY hot topic, so let's jump into it!   LINKS: Rick Kitagawa Episodes: 4 - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/04-reality-of-job-hunting-the-education-system-w/id1519949665?i=1000485838831 5 - https://pod...

Hello hello! Today we're joined by registered psychotherapist Dr Sia Bandarian to discuss ISTDP psychotherapy, the myths and lies around self-care and self worth, and of course linking that back to education. There's so much to unpack and misconceptions to dispel, so let's jump into it! --- Dr Sia's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCHHfMRSVYSKp1ZPAfxosww Dr Sia's Academic Paper:...

Are we born with learning disabilities (ie genetic), or are they created from our environment? Today we launch into the nature vs nurture debate and explain that.... **SPOILER ALERT** IT'S BOTH.   If you do want to roast me or my opinions, please find me here! SOCIAL: INSTA: @its.joyang FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/itsjoyang BLOG: https://itsjoyang.com Feedback, queries, anecdotes - send them on...

It's the thing we all DESPISE in P.E class... yep the dreaded beep test. Somehow my brain decided it was a great analogy for the education system, and why grading and forced learning SUCK. So here it is, hope you enjoy!   Video version of podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCndDvY08yZ1ljNtoJ6C9_LA?view_as=subscriber Feedback, queries, anecdotes - send them on through! → itsjjyang@gmail.com  ...

Learning 'just in case' seems to be the trend... but why not learn 'on demand'? Today's rambling episode is based off this concept shared by Ana Lorena Fabrega, so stay tuned - we cover some interesting ideas!   Resources: Video version of podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCndDvY08yZ1ljNtoJ6C9_LA?view_as=subscriber   Feedback, queries, anecdotes - send them on through! → itsjjyang@gmail.co...

TW: This episode discusses rape & sexual assault. Today we're diving into consent education with the incredible Yasmin Ilhan who, earlier this year, came out about her rape in high school. Rather than focusing on HOW to teach consent ed, we discuss the self-doubt and stigma she and victims experience, societal patriarchy, and the underlying issues of consent and assault.    Resources: Yasmin's...

Today's episode is a LABYRINTH. Was supposed to be short and sweet unpacking Sal Khan's Mastery Learning concept... but OH THE LAYERS. Thanks again to Max for sending in these questions, and if you have some, of course send them through!   Feedback, queries, questions - Contact through here! EMAIL: itsjjyang@gmail.com BLOG: https://itsjoyang.com INSTA: @jo_yangj FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/itsj...

What happens when we have all the right resources, plenty of fun activities, but no one comfortable enough to engage in them... It all comes down to the fear of judgement, with this episode suggesting ways to eliminate it from the classroom. Let's jump into it!   Resources: Video version of podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCndDvY08yZ1ljNtoJ6C9_LA?view_as=subscriber Feedback, queries, anec...

Today we're unpacking Sal Khan's book 'One world Schoolhouse', and discussing MASTERY LEARNING! It's a hot and relevant topic, so let's jump into it! SOCIAL: INSTA: @jo_yangj FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/itsjoyang BLOG: https://itsjoyang.com   SAL TED TALK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MTRxRO5SRA&t=150s SAL GOOGLE TALK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkNmxJh_5WE&t=17s&ab_channel=T...

Following on from part 1, we're diving into the PRACTICAL side of super and investing, and how to choose your funds and understand fees! We're joined by the awesome Kate Campbell from 'How to Money Australia' and 'The Australian Finance Podcast'! P.S: This video is general advice only. Since everyone's financial situation is different, consider a financial advisor or doing more research to see wha...

THE DAY HAS FINALLY COME! We have part 1 of our Finance 101, covering topics from mindful spending, emergency funds to superannuation and investing - and we're joined by the awesome Kate Campbell from 'How to Money Australia' and 'The Australian Finance Podcast'! You're in for a treat! P.S: This video is only a general guide for you to go off from. Since everyone's financial situation is different...

Here's another random topic that somehow links back to our education system!  Hard selling is impersonal, overlooks the customer's best interests and needs, and practically turns them off from purchasing what you have.  The education system is standardised, overlooking student's interests and learning styles, and practically squashes any curiosity they have of learning...    Video version of podca...