Episode 55: How the Education System has Failed Educators & Children
This episode is dedicated to all the educators and teachers around the world who are burnout and drowning in a system that is unsupportive and harmful to both them, and the children in their schools and daycares.
As an Educator myself, I have had enough of the lack of accountability and responsibility the education system/department of education has assumed in its failings for teachers and children, so I'm call them out. I'm bringing to light all the things that aren't seen by society. All the paperwork, documenting, high turnover rates and low emotional health that teachers are subjected to day in, and day out.
I share numerous scientific research studies that reveal eye-opening and heartbreaking experiences that many educators deal with.
This topic is so big, yet I have managed to condense it down to a regular length episode.
I also share some extremely exciting news, so you'll need to listen to find out what's coming up soon for myself and Spirited Hearts.
Resources Mentioned:
Dr Peter Gray on the Spirited Hearts Podcast
Free to Learn by Dr Peter Gray
Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto
NASA Study from the 1960s
Raising Wildlings episode with Woodline Primary Principal
http://www.iier.org.au/iier33/ng.pdf
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11218-022-09686-7
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10643-021-01203-3
Episode 45: Creating Meaningful and Connected Classrooms with Emma Rae
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In this week's episode I have the pleasure of chatting with Emma Rae from Connected Kids. Emma is a teacher and mother who believes in the power of education to shape the future.
Emma shares her journey in teaching, and the observations she has made along the way.
We also discuss:
- discrepancies between learning at university and teaching in schools
- parents being involved in their child's education
- preventing burnout as a teacher/educator
- school trauma and educational inertia
- doing your own research as a teacher
- real world learning
- plus so much more
Where to Find Emma:
Website: Connected Kids
Instagram: @_connectedkids
Facebook: Connected Kids
Resources:
Hold On To Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Mate
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
Joe Dispenza
The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer
Peter Gray's episode on Spirited Hearts the podcast
ABOUT EMMA:
Emma is a passionate woman, devoted mother, and dedicated teacher who believes in the power of education to shape the future. With a backyard garden as her sanctuary and a fierce commitment to advocating for future generations, Emma is the driving force behind Connected Kids and the innovative Connected Approach to education. To embody the Connected Approach, Emma equips educators with the tools to cultivate awareness of their teaching practices, habits, and beliefs. By encouraging reflection and inviting new possibilities, she helps educators create a more intentional and aligned pedagogy. This approach places the child at the centre of the learning experience. Emma's mission is to support educators in consistently showing up for learners and becoming the educators they have always dreamt of being. Through Connected Kids, she offers guidance, resources, and inspiration, enabling educators to bring joy, satisfaction, and fulfillment back into the teaching profession and learning space. By embracing the Connected Approach, educators can make a lasting impact, empower learners, and shape a brighter future for education.
Episode 18: Choosing Homeschooling or Schooling for Your Child
In this week’s episode I go solo for the first time since episode 1 and share my journey of homeschooling and sending my own child to school.
I discuss when and how I decided to homeschool my children, some traumatic incidences we have experienced when sending my eldest child to school and the approach we use for homeschooling.
I chat about how my eldest son has started back at school, after over 2 years of homeschooling, and how my youngest son is still homeschooled.
I also share how we chose my eldest child’s schools and what we were looking for in order for him to experience the best support to meet his needs.
As parents, we really do need a village, of our own choosing, to truly thrive and ensure everyone’s needs are met. No matter what we choose for each of our children, it is so important to remove the judgment we feel towards ourselves and others because it is a hard journey, and we are all doing the best we can in any given moment.
Where You Can Find Me:
Website: https://spiritedhearts.net/
Instagram: @spirited_hearts
ABOUT STEPH:
Steph is the founder of Spirited Hearts™ with Steph Fleeton; Spirited Hearts™ Natural Learning Haven, Mamas Sacred Circle® and this beautiful podcast.
She is a Holistic Childhood Mentor, Early Childhood Educator, Parent Support Counsellor, Aware Parenting Instructor and Circle Facilitator.
Steph is a Mum to 2 boys; the eldest is in school and the younger is homeschooled.
She has always had a passion for psychology and counselling. However, it wasn’t until she had my first son in 2013 that she realised her niche passion was in assisting parents and children to live their best lives. She delved deeply into Aware Parenting, Unconditional Parenting, Conscious Parenting and Playful Parenting and the philosophies and practices resonated deeply.
Steph first started her Family Day Care in Canberra at the beginning of 2015, alongside her husband. Now, based in QLD and an Independent Natural Learning Haven for children aged 1-8 years old. Providing community and a sense of belonging for homeschooled children over 5 years old, and a natural learning, play-based environment for younger children to learn about themselves and the world. With a strong focus on meeting each individual child’s needs in an emotional supportive and caring environment, with many adventures and investigations into life along the way.
Episode 10: Creating Villages and Connections on Our Motherhood Journeys
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Are you struggling on your own as a Mother?
In this new episode, I have a beautiful and powerful conversation with Danni Willow. She is a Parent Educator, Aware Parenting Instructor, Early Childhood Educator, Primary School Teacher, holder of sacred space for Mother and women circles and Mumma to two beautiful souls.
We share our personal stories about the times we have been left alone to parent our children, whether that be for long periods of time, or during “working hours.” We discuss how nuclear families have made it so challenging to parent, and there is no wisdom flowing from previous generations.
We answer the questions “Where is the village?” And then chat about ways we can create villages within our own communities, which can help us flourish and thrive and Mothers and parents.
There is so much inspiration and authenticity, and to all the Mamas reading this and listening to this episode “You are not alone, and you are always enough.”
Where to Find Danni:
Website: https://www.thewayofthewoman.com.au/
Facebook: The Way of the Woman
Instagram: Danni Willow
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Hold on to Your Kids by Gabor Mate and Gordon Neufeld
ABOUT DANNI:
Danni is a Parent educator, Aware Parenting instructor, Early Childhood Educator, Primary school teacher, holder of sacred space for Mother and women circles and mumma to two beautiful souls.
She is the founder of The Way of the Woman supporting mothers to reclaim the empowered mother within themselves.
Danni is a woman of the earth who connects deeply with cycles of the seasons. She is passionate about story sharing in motherhood and supporting mothers to build ritual and connection into their everyday lives.
Before having children, she trained as an Early Childhood Educator and worked in a range of early years settings. Once she was qualified, she worked in a primary school setting teaching foundation and grade 5/6.
During her third year of teaching, she completed a Master of Education in Student Wellbeing.
Although Danni felt she could make a difference by becoming a teacher and supporting children, she realised after having her two girls, that the greatest place for supporting others to make changes is with their own mothering.
Danni offers mothers support through 1-1 sessions, circles, workshops and containers.
Episode 9: Bringing Needed Change to the Early Years So Children Can Truly Thrive with Tash Treveton
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In this episode I am delighted to introduce the incredible Tash Treveton. We have a deeply powerful and moving conversation about early childhood education and care, and what we need to do as Parents and Educators to create positive change for children.
We discuss the current early childhood education system, the flaws that are detrimental to the overall wellbeing of children, as well as ways we can move forward so that children can truly thrive.
Whether you are an Early Childhood Educator, Teacher or Parent, there is so much wisdom and knowledge in this episode.
Where to Find Tash:
Website: www.inspiredec.com
Instagram: Inspired EC and Inspired Natural Play Store
Facebook: Inspired EC
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
The Women Who Change The World
Balanced and Barefoot by Angela Hanscom
Dance with me in the Heart by Pennie Brownlee
Personality Plus by Florence Littauer
Holding Space for Big Feelings in Early Childhood Education Online Course by Steph Fleeton
ABOUT TASH:
Tash Treveton is the Co-founder of Inspired EC a Newcastle based Early Childhood Consultancy and Training company that supports EC services nationally and internationally. Tash is a trainer and consultant for Inspired EC and has co-authored several books. Tash also co-founded Inspired Family Day Care and TimberNook Newcastle, the first TimberNook operation in Australia, a program developed by Paediatric Occupational Therapist Angela Hanscom - author of the best selling Balanced and Barefoot. Tash started her career as an untrained casual at Woodrising Community Childcare Centre. Now Woodrising Natural Learning Centre, Tash spent 9 years there studying and gaining experience as an Educator, Educational Leader and Nominated Supervisor of Long Day Care service and OOSH. Tash is passionate about children having access to natural, risky and engaging outdoor play spaces for children. This has led her to become a licensed trainer for Claire Warden. Tash is a strong advocate for children's right to play. Helping people that engage with children to understand the importance of their role and ability to be a positive impact is what she lives for. Along with her professional soulmate Nicole Halton, Tash uses Inspired EC as a vehicle to incite excitement and passion about the Early Childhood profession that we are blessed to be a part of.
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