Four Dimensions for Teachers
Episodes
#58 - Productive practices come from productive teaching and learning interactions
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We do not get to choose the students who sit in our classrooms, but we do get to choose the narrative and the words we use to interact with them....
#57 - Teacher versus teaching observations
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is a significant difference between observing teaching and teachers. When we move to a purpose of observing teaching, we set...
#56 - Three characteristics that drive productive school culture
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Communication, affect and support indicate the difference between productive and toxic school cultures. Let's look at how we can be responsi...
#55 - Toxic school culture and how you identify it
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is easy to have a bad day and feel that the school culture you work in is the reason for it. When we understand what underpins a toxic sc...
#54 - Active participation in the learning
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Engagement is a word that suggests to me that teachers need to perform. Active participation however, is how teachers plan and organise less...
#53 - Rotations as a learning activity
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What are the benefits and drawbacks of using rotations in learning activities? What is needed to support students in maximising their learning wh...
#52 - Big emotions for developing minds
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Self regulation is about knowing the child, so you can teach the student. Emotions can overtake any situation and aren't only for ...
#51 - Less CBM conversations. More learning conversations
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What we focus on drives our decision making and our interactions. When we are trained in classroom behaviour management, and not human ...
#50 - Please and thank you
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we use please and thank you, the intent with which we use words influence the perception of the interaction. Are these words used with an in...
#49 - The momentum of teaching and learning
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do your interactions increase the momentum of teaching and learning, or interrupt the flow of the learning environment? To learn more ab...
#48 - There is no I in teams - What a crock
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we build teams that do not focus on the individuals, we fail before we start. Autonomy and workload are challenges in any team's succe...
#47 - Synchronicity: To do or not to do
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we think of work life balance we fill our space with business and we do not do justice to any one of the items we are attending to.&nbs...
#46 - Classroom behaviour management sucks
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we focus on classroom behaviour management, we get more of what we are focussed on. From my research there was a clear difference between te...
#45 - Learning intentions should go viral
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you use learning intensions to craft your lessons, based on purpose, cognitive verbs and intentional delivery of content, they should go viral amon...
#44 - To seat or not to seat: The purpose of seating plans
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The most misunderstood environmental tool in a teacher's armoury is the seating plan. This is not a behaviour management tool, an...
#43 - Attention seeking as a disruptor
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When students are seeking attention, the way we respond and interact interrupts that disruption. To change student behaviours, interactions...
#42 - Whole school scan and sustainability
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we reach a goal, sustaining the goal can be a challenge. Small steps, resets and reflection on, and in, practice will help teachers and scho...
#41 - Reading should spark curiosity
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is reading a planned and integrated part of your teaching and curriculum? How do you spark curiosity for your subject matter ...
#40 - Organisation is essential
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To increase curriculum time in your classroom, the skill of organisations is essential. Well organised teachers have increase flexibili...
#39 - Curriculum first and acceptance criteria
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we truly aim to set a tone in our classroom of "curriculum comes first", we change the way we make decisions and we move away from classroom...
#38 - Acceptance criteria is reinforcement
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we think of reinforcement it is much more than praise or positive feedback. It is a direct link, through authentic and genui...
#37 - Meet them where they are at
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we try to reconcile a coaching conversation against what we think should be said, or where a teacher should be, we are not truly listen...
#36 - Building a culture of originality and innovation
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we truly listen with the intention to believe what another is saying, we are providing a reflection on practice that will develop ...
#35 - Listening with the intention to believe
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we listen, we often do so to imagine how it feels to walk in someone else's shoes. This is based on reconciling their feelings and values w...
#34 - Connections explored
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do we integrate connections into our teaching and learning to create the teaching and learning environment that we seek? From group...
#33 - Connection is so much more than you think
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we intentionally maximise on the opportunities to establish and maintain authentic connections in our teaching and learning space,...
#32 - Productive failure
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do we step into productive failure as a way of growth and development? Who supports us in the process of growth through failure and&nbs...
#31 - Finding the nothingness
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Creativity comes from moments of space, from times filled with nothingness. How will you find your space to recharge and moments of nothing...
#30 - Teacher aides in the classroom Part I
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Teacher aides, assistants and learning support staff are an integral part of Australian classrooms. This episode looks at how...
#29 - Why bother with research
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I certainly believe in research and the value it can add to classroom practices. However in this podcast we look at the reasons ar...
#28 - Disengaged and defiant
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can we respond when students are not engaged or are non compliant in the learning environment? Here are a few simple tips and tricks to suppo...
#27 - Fair or biased: Teacher-student interactions
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our interactions with others are influenced by our experiences and our own beliefs. How do these influence your interactions with your stud...
#26 - Manners and social skills
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who is responsible for teaching children their manners and their social skills? When students present in a classroom without...
#25 - Entry and its impact on learning
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When students enter our teaching space with the impression they are welcome and we are excited to see them, this will establish a sense of s...
#24 - Environment, seating plan & tracking room movement
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The environment is a fabulous resource to support a productive classroom environment, it is not however an independent tool for management&n...
#23 - Proactive verses reactive Part 2
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Proactive teacher-student interactions increase productive teaching and learning environments, reactive teacher-student interactio...
#22 - Proactive versus reactive Part 1
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Caroline reviews the differences between reactive and proactive classroom strategies and how the use of proactive strategies can reduc...
#21 - Change fatigue - Communication is key
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To learn more about Caroline and her 4 Dimensions Framework, head to her website: https://carolineblackley.com/ Or check her out on social media here:...
#20 - Change fatigue- reduce workload, cognitive load and emotional load
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To learn more about Caroline and her 4 Dimensions Framework, head to her website: https://carolineblackley.com/ Or check her out on social media here:...
#19 - Change fatigue - Strengthen school culture
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To learn more about Caroline and her 4 Dimensions Framework, head to her website: https://carolineblackley.com/ Or check her out on social media here:...
#18 - Change fatigue - create a roadmap
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To learn more about Caroline and her 4 Dimensions Framework, head to her website: https://carolineblackley.com/ Or check her out on social media here:...
#17 - Change fatigue - Zoom out
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To learn more about Caroline and her 4 Dimensions Framework, head to her website: https://carolineblackley.com/ Or check her out on social media here:...
#16 - Change fatigue - renovate the house one room at a time
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To learn more about Caroline and her 4 Dimensions Framework, head to her website: https://carolineblackley.com/ Or check her out on social media here:...
#15 - Change fatigue introduction
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To learn more about Caroline and her 4 Dimensions Framework, head to her website: https://carolineblackley.com/ Or check her out on social media here:...
#14 - Work life balance-synchronise instead
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To learn more about Caroline and her 4 Dimensions Framework, head to her website: https://carolineblackley.com/ Or check her out on social media here:...
#11 - ABC of behaviour will not change student behaviour
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To learn more about Caroline and her 4 Dimensions Framework, head to her website: https://carolineblackley.com/ Or check her out on social media here:...
#10 - Create self awareness through coaching
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To learn more about Caroline and her 4 Dimensions Framework, head to her website: https://carolineblackley.com/ Or check her out on social media here:...
#9 - Reinforce vs Praise
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To learn more about Caroline and her 4 Dimensions Framework, head to her website: https://carolineblackley.com/ Or check her out on social media here...
#8 - How teachers are negatively impacted with compliance tools
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In order to create the seamless delivery of education for students, compliance tools are required. This daily classroom task, however, is too time-con...
#7 - Spark Curiosity Through Play-based Learning
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The essence of play-based learning creates a learning environment that gives students the opportunity to expand on their knowledge in a fun way is wha...
#6- How routines make the difference in a classroom
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Routines are what make the difference in a classroom--they create accountability for students and familiarity with how they're demonstrated. But to be...
#5- How to be the ‘Best’ Teacher
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is your definition of a “best” teacher? I have not yet met one that isn't trying their hardest. For 18 months now, more than most other peopl...
#4- Rewarding Students that Meet our Expectations
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you believe that people can see more with their peripherals just by making an effort to look around them, even if they lack coordination? When we l...
#3- The Importance of Classroom Observations
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#3- The Importance of Classroom Observations Why would we have classroom observations? Why take the time out of your day out of your busy schedule as ...
#2- How to Deal with Burnout as a Teacher
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the one thing that students say about your lessons that gets under your skin? I know burnout is a real struggle but, how can we solve this pro...
#1 - Powerful Strategies to Interact with Students with Caroline Blackley
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a teacher that is looking for unique strategies to better interact with your students? Well, you are in luck because in this episode, Caroline...