Ready To Redo

You're getting scammed... it's as simple as that. We uncover the sneakiest ways supermarkets are getting us to spend $$$ and how on earth that relates back to education!   SOCIAL: INSTA: @its.joyang FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/itsjoyang DAILY BLOG: https://itsjoyang.com   Resources: Video version of podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCndDvY08yZ1ljNtoJ6C9_LA?view_as=subscriber Feedback, q...

We're joined by the a.w.e.s.o.m.e Amy Damant, an ex-teacher so frustrated with the traditional school system that she founded 'Celebrate Learning', a self directed learning centre in Brisbane. Here she helps kids who feel frustrated, bored in class to thrive in a self directed way!   Find Celebrate learning here! https://www.celebratelearning.net/   SOCIAL: INSTA: @its.joyang FACEBOOK: https://fac...

Dumb, smart, gifted, slow... labels we don't realise are harming the heck out of our students' potential.  Inspired by Carol Dweck's book 'Mindset: The New Psychology of Success' - episodes 24 and 25 go into a looot more detail about both growth and fixed mindsets!   Video version of podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCndDvY08yZ1ljNtoJ6C9_LA?view_as=subscriber Feedback, queries, anecdotes -...

Today we're starting a new exciting segment 'Careers 101', where we get the inside scoop on a HUGE range of different jobs to help newly graduated students and adults wanting a career change. Our first ep is on Occupational Therapy (O.T), joined by the AMAZING Amy Hodge. BEWARE, her laugh, as well as passion for OT work is contagious. Hope you enjoy!   Suggest a job to feature on a 'Careers 101' e...

Want to build a non profit, business or start up? Diana Baranga, CEO of UpstartED explains everything you need to know from her own journey, and gives insanely useful tips for those of you just starting out!   SAY HI HERE! INSTA: @its.joyang FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/itsjoyang BLOG: https://itsjoyang.com   Resources: Video version of podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCndDvY08yZ1ljNtoJ...

No one knows what the future will look like, so UpstartED is taking the lead to teach students key skills to innovate, adapt and thrive in a changing world! We're joined by the incredible UpstartED CEO Diana Baranga, and discuss all things like: Educational privilege and problems of inequity the essential mindsets necessary to succeed in the future Youth Explore and other UpstartED programs curren...

If you ain't got time to listen to all the episodes... then dw I gotchu. Today we celebrate our 30th episode (!) and I'll be condensing all the key points and highlights from previous eps :) And also a huge THANK YOU for sticking with this podcast, it's been hella fun and there's plenty more wholesome rants to come!    STALKEY HERE: FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/itsjoyang INSTA: @its.joyang BLOG:...

These are tips and tricks i've used time and time again... that WORK! It's really simple but super easy to forget, so here ya go - 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   SOCIAL: INSTA: @its.joyang FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/itsjoyang B...

If it aint our GOOD OL' FRIEND stress. Today we're unpacking the science behind stress, how having a negative relationship with it increases chances of death, aaaaand easy ways to undo that!    Video version of podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCndDvY08yZ1ljNtoJ6C9_LA?view_as=subscriber Feedback, queries, anecdotes - send them on through! → itsjjyang@gmail.com Music: cloud lukrembo    SAY...

*Cue another rant*  As always, love us some passionate dialogue about why we're going in circles, fixing problems with bandaids instead of the real issue: the education system.    (Also happy valentines day! Hope you can find a person to hug or just hug yourself x)    Video version of podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCndDvY08yZ1ljNtoJ6C9_LA?view_as=subscriber Feedback, queries, anecdotes...

It's safe to say... we're not doing enough for mental health n wellbeing. We discuss how schools need to prioritise creating supportive, safe environments over academics and grades, and essential tips to connect with students and create long lasting positive results!   Resources: Video version of podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCndDvY08yZ1ljNtoJ6C9_LA?view_as=subscriber Simon Sinek's pod...

Another day, another heated but wholesome dive into mindsets. Today we're answering the questions "How is the fixed mindset ruining learning in schools" and "How can we create growth mindset school cultures?".    Enjoy!    Resources: Video version of podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCndDvY08yZ1ljNtoJ6C9_LA?view_as=subscriber Feedback, queries, anecdotes - send them on through! → itsjjyang...

New year, new mindset! Today we're diving into Carol Dweck and her book 'Mindset: The new psychology of success'. You'll learn whether you have growth or fixed mindset tendencies, and how to immediately apply growth mindset into your life!    Resources: Video version of podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCndDvY08yZ1ljNtoJ6C9_LA?view_as=subscriber Feedback, queries, anecdotes - send them on...

Putting aside the fact that 2020 high key didn't happen... here's a wholesome year recap and important changes coming our way for 2021!   Video version of podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCndDvY08yZ1ljNtoJ6C9_LA?view_as=subscriber Feedback, queries, anecdotes - send them on through! → itsjjyang@gmail.com   Check out the free 'Shock to the System' E book! https://itsjoyang.com/2020/11/07/s...

We're kicking off the 101 series with Mark Valencia ie Self Sufficient Me! Get ready for some expert gardening tips, hacks and all round quality advice for any gardener. Doesn't matter if you're just starting out, already have a bit of a green thumb or want to get into it, this is the perfect episode that combines all the basic ideas you need to know!   Find Mark's youtube channel here: https://ww...

Love me some passionate rants! Today's is practical vs theoretical work, and if you've been with me a while, you'll know which one I'm obsessed with. Honestly with the theoretical overload dumped on us in school, it's no wonder we're technically 'book smart', but can't actually apply that anywhere apart from a multiple choice test!   Youtube version of podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnd...

Well whaddyaknow! The ‘Shock to the System: A Mediocre Humoured Wake up Call to Redo School' ebook is finally out (+ free to access), and we’re going to unpack everything from why I wrote it to what segments I especially love!   Find the pdf here: https://itsjoyang.com/2020/11/07/shock-to-the-system-free-pdf/   Connect here! Email: itsjjyang@gmail.com   Blog: https://itsjoyang.com Facebook: https:...

Yep, that's right! We're learning how to learn, and unpacking how learning is only the 1st step in the whole learning process.    Resources: Youtube version of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCndDvY08yZ1ljNtoJ6C9_LA?view_as=subscriber Feedback, queries, anecdotes - send them on through! → itsjjyang@gmail.com   This ep's inspired by The Futur's youtube vid 'How to Learn Anything! For...

Strap in your socks cus there's heaps to unpack in this episode! Tara Westover's Memoir 'Educated' is hella intense, insightful and provokes questions like 'what does it mean to truly be educated'? Is school different from an education?  What lessons can we learn from her story?    Also i'm finishing off an ebook which will be out start of Nov! Exciting! Will be posting snippets at my socials here...

Let's rant about the other side! I've mentioned my struggles as a student, but never got around to my frustrations as a high school tutor. Tbh, there's a lot going wrong, I've noticed so much and finally laid it all out here. Enjoy lil' beans! . . . YOUTUBE video version: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCndDvY08yZ1ljNtoJ6C9_LA Connect via my socials! Email: itsjjyang@gmail.com Facebook: https://w...

What. A. Movie. There’s life lessons too good to miss out on in this podcast. So here we go, key education ideas, themes and analysis of Dead Poet’s Society! As always, Ready To Redo includes mediocre humour.    YOUTUBE video version: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCndDvY08yZ1ljNtoJ6C9_LA   Connect via my socials! Email: itsjjyang@gmail.com   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsjoyang Instagra...

Love me some blue slips, detention and public shame :) Join me in ripping into why punishment in classrooms just doesn't work, and what effective alternatives we have. Also i've got plenty of mediocre humour + stories to share, enjoy!    Also please share your feedback, anecdotes, queries etc here! → itsjjyang@gmail.com Video version of podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCndDvY08yZ1ljNtoJ6C...

Today we're diving into the spectrum of alternative schooling with Blake Boles! Plenty to discuss, much to pick apart - and as always, mediocre humour is here to make you question listening to my podcast. Enjoy!   Find blake here: https://www.blakeboles.com/   Resources: Video version of podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCndDvY08yZ1ljNtoJ6C9_LA?view_as=subscriber Feedback, queries, anecdot...

Today we're celebrating an absolute educational badass - Marva Collins. We unpack her unique teaching style, using the clip 'Success! The Marva Collins' Approach'.   May she rest in peace.   Resources: Success! The Marva Collins' Approach video  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXIDVjDlXpc Video version of podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCndDvY08yZ1ljNtoJ6C9_LA?view_as=subscriber Feedback...

How is artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionising education? ----more---- We dive into adaptive e learning, which gives personalised learning feedback to each student. It's efficient and can do things too time-consuming and tedious for humans. ----more---- Talk about transformative learning... ----more---- We discuss: what's the right balance of edu-tainment? How AI generates individualised feed...