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Episode #44 Five Lessons for 2022 Dec 15, 2022

In this episode of The Learning Network Podcast, I will be chatting to you about 5 lessons I have learnt throughout 2022! 

This year has been a bit of a different one for me and I just wanted to share some things I have learnt in my personal life and work life as I moved into my 3rd year of...

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Episode #40 Focus On What Really Matters Nov 24, 2022

In this episode of The Learning Network Podcast, I am chatting to you about focusing on what really matters and this time of year!

As we head into the busy end of Term 4 it's important for us to focus on the things that really matter, both as an educator, as a parent, but also as a...

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Episode #39 Creating Energy & Flow at the End of a Busy Year Nov 17, 2022

In this episode of The Learning Network Podcast, I am joined by Kell Quarell to talk about creating energy and flow into the end of the year.

This conversation is all about what you can do to move into the busy end of the year with a strong mindset and positive energy!

Kell is a...

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Episode #38 CAFS Teachers Never Stop Learning Nov 04, 2022

This episode of The Learning Network Podcast is going to be all about why we never stopped learning as CAFS teachers.

Even after 18 years of CAFS experience, co-authoring 2 textbooks, marking exams and presenting professional learning for the best part of 12 years, there's always something new to...

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Episode #35 How you can be a champion Sep 28, 2022

In this week's episode of The Learning Network Podcast, I am joined by courage creator & resilience revolutionary, the appropriately named, Nadine Champion! Nadine is an international speaker, mindset coach, champion kickboxer & martial artist whose mission is to help women...

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Episode #34 The Power of Community Sep 21, 2022

In this episode of The Learning Network Podcast, I unpack the power of community!

I have connected with so many amazing educators over the last 18 and a half years, both while I taught CAFS & since I began supporting CAFS teachers. I've been around for a while and many...

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Episode #31 Community and Family Studies isn't a GIRLS Subject Jul 13, 2022

In this episode of The Learning Network Podcast I'm absolutely thrilled to be joined by the beautiful CAFS teacher Jess George-Loulach to chat about some of the misconceptions surrounding CAFS, especially the idea that it is a subject just for girls!

CAFS has so many real world lessons embedded...

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Episode #23 Become a Marking Ninja in Community and Family Studies Apr 06, 2022

Join me in this week's episode of The Learning Network Podcast as I chat with Bel Harotounian about her five top tips to becoming a Marking Ninja in Community and Family Studies!

We chat about what you can do to improve the way you mark your Year 11 and Year 12 Community and Family Studies...

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Episode #22 The superpowers of feedback in Community & Family Studies Apr 06, 2022

In this episode of The Learning Network Podcast, I uncover the power of purposeful feedback in the CAFS classroom.

Marking with only ticks, crosses and a number is not enough. This method doesn't allow students to grow & develop their skills & understanding.

By providing valuable,...

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Episode #21 Four Ways to Differentiate in your CAFS Classroom Mar 16, 2022

In this episode of The Learning Network Podcast, I offer guidance and uncover some practical strategies around differentiating in your CAFS classroom.

Differentiating can be difficult as it is totally unique to each classroom situation. However, tailoring our teaching and learning...

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Episode #15 There's Always a Method to My Madness Feb 09, 2022

Hey CAFS Crew! 

In this episode of The Learning Network Podcast I chat to you about the methods behind my madness. 

If you've working with me in any capacity, you will know there is always a reason or a purpose behind what I do. 

My students would often ask why we were doing...

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Episode #14 How to bring positivity to your CAFS classroom Feb 05, 2022

Hey CAFS Crew! 

This episode of The Learning Network Podcast is all about what you can do to really bring your CAFS classroom to life!

From cooperative learning groups and connecting with your CAFS students to creating a positive physical space, this episode has so...

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