Courageous Conversations About Race with Val Brown - PTE 039

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We're trying something different this week: a full post-show breakdown of every episode in the latest season of Black Mirror! Ari Romero is joined by Tudum's Black Mirror expert, Keisha Hatchett, to give you all the nuance, the insider commentary, and the details you might have missed in this incredible new season. Plus commentary from creator & showrunner Charlie Brooker! SPOILER ALERT: We're talking about the new season in detail and revealing key plot points. If you haven't watched yet, and you don't want to know what happens, turn back now! You can watch all seven seasons of Black Mirror now in your personalized virtual theater . Follow Netflix Podcasts and read more about Black Mirror on Tudum.com .…

7 anni fa 54:51

In this episode, standing up when hatred is stoked; building community through brave conversations about race; and why representation and presence matters. Here we talk hiring more black teachers, as well as The Black Panther and A Wrinkle in Time.

Plus we shine a light on a civil rights lawyer from the 1950’s and 1960’s, and Val rethinks her views on country music.

For further information and links, go to pushingtheedge.org/39
Follow me on Twitter - @GregBCurran
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Pushing The Edge with Greg Curran

Courageous Conversations About Race with Val Brown - PTE 039

Pushing The Edge with Greg Curran

published 7 anni fa

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Plus we shine a light on a civil rights lawyer from the 1950’s and 1960’s, and Val rethinks her views on country music.

For further information and links, go to pushingtheedge.org/39
Follow me on Twitter - @GregBCurran
Listen to more Social Justice episodes on Pushing The Edge with Greg Curran

56 episodi

#Society #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #Physicaleducation #Racism #Risk #Socialjustice #Teachers #Teaching #Greg Curran #Innovation #Podcasting Education #Equal #LGBTIQ #Sports

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Pushing The Edge with Greg Curran

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'I Do, We Do, You Do' in Maths with Margarita Breed - PTE056 46:55

3 years fa46:55

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In Episode 56, we are critically unpacking the 'I do, we do, you do' teaching model in the maths classroom. Plus, why productive struggle is a must for our students in maths, and why you should start Fraction Talks in your classroom. Show-notes can be found here, https://pushingtheedge.org/56 Listen to more of my Maths-related chats with Marian Dingle, Jenna Laib, and Margarita Breed at https://pushingtheedge.org/teaching-maths Listen to more of my Social Justice-focused chats at https://pushingtheedge.org/social-justice-resources . Thanks for listening and your support. Please share this episode with your teacher friends.…

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Explaining our Thinking in Maths with Margarita Breed - PTE055 1:03:22

3 years fa1:03:22

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In Episode 55, what matters in respect to explaining, making connections, and being efficient at an A or B grade level in maths? And how do we build students' skills in each area? Plus, how might we inadvertently signify to students to stop thinking - just through how we lay out mathematical tasks. Also how to support students to move from additive to multiplicative thinking. Show-notes can be found here, https://pushingtheedge.org/55 . Listen to more of my Maths-related chats with Marian Dingle, Jenna Laib and Margarita Breed at https://pushingtheedge.org/teaching-maths Listen to more of my Social Justice-inspired chats at https://pushingtheedge.org/social-justice-resources . Thanks for listening and your support. Please share this episode with your teacher friends.…

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Why's The Maths Teacher Here for Social Studies with Jenna Laib - PTE054 1:06:54

4 years fa1:06:54

1:06:54

In Episode 54, how can we challenge Eurocentrism in the maths classroom and value Indigenous knowledge? Plus, how can we use graphs to explore social justice issues, and cultivate mathematical thinking with all our students. Show-notes can be found here, https://pushingtheedge.org/54 . Listen to more Maths and Social Justice chats with Marian Dingle and Margarita Breed at https://pushingtheedge.org/teaching-maths Listen to more Social Justice-inspired educators on my podcast, https://pushingtheedge.org/social-justice-resources . Follow me on Twitter @GregBCurran . I'd love to hear what you think of my chat with Jenna. Please share it widely. Thank you for listening and your support.…

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Building Cultures of Thinking in the Maths Classroom with Margarita Breed - PTE053 1:10:40

5 years fa1:10:40

1:10:40

In Episode 53, taking the emphasis off the answer in maths, focusing on building meaning and connections rather than remembering rules, and using low floor, high ceiling rich maths tasks. Plus, we have lots of maths teaching resources to share. Show-notes can be found here, https://pushingtheedge.org/53 Check out my maths focused chats and blogposts, https://pushingtheedge.org/maths Listen to more Social Justice-inspired educators on my podcast, https://pushingtheedge.org/social-justice-resources . I'm @GregBCurran on Twitter. Let me know what you think of my chat with Margarita. And please share it widely. Thanks for listening and your support.…

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Looking at the World in Mathematical Ways with Marian Dingle - PTE052 54:52

5 years fa54:52

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In Episode 52, how do our families mathematise us? How does the maths in our lives compare to maths at school? And why are our cultures so important in maths classrooms? Show-notes can be found here, https://pushingtheedge.org/52 . Listen to more Social Justice-inspired educators on my podcast, https://pushingtheedge.org/social-justice-resources . I'm @GregBCurran on Twitter. I'd love to hear what you think of my chat with Marian. Please share it widely. Thanks for listening and your support.…

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Liberating Literature in Our Classrooms and Libraries with Julia Torres - PTE051 1:07:47

5 years fa1:07:47

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In Episode 51, young people are engaging with literature in ways that are quite different to prior generations. We’ll explore young adult fiction that reflects our students' lives, issues, and worlds. We'll also challenge the traditional literary canon along the way. Show-notes can be found here, https://pushingtheedge.org/51 Listen to more Social Justice-inspired educators on my podcast, https://pushingtheedge.org/social-justice-resources . I'm @GregBCurran on Twitter. I'd love to hear what you think of my chat with Julia. And please share it widely. Thanks for listening and your support.…

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Optimism, Hope and a Place to Belong with Rodney Croome - PTE050 43:41

7 years fa43:41

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In Episode 50, a chat with long-time LGBTI human rights activist Rodney Croome. We explore the lessons learnt from the early campaigns to legalise homosexuality, unpack why personal stories are key, and small target strategies a mistake. Plus we zero in on the dangers of the 'religious freedom' movement. Further information and links for my chat with Rodney Croome, can be found here, https://pushingtheedge.org/50 . Listen to more episodes in Season 5: Standing Up for Our Students in Challenging Times, https://pushingtheedge.org/standing-up Listen to more LGBTIQ related episodes and blog-posts at https://pushingtheedge.org/glbti There's also many more Social Justice-inspired educators and community leaders to listen to, in our 'Pushing The Edge with Greg Curran' podcast archive, https://pushingtheedge.org/social-justice-resources . Follow me on Twitter - @GregBCurran - and let me know what you think of this episode. And if you enjoyed our chat and found it useful, please share it with others. Thanks for listening and your support.…

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Liberation and Resistance in Schools with Benjamin Doxtdator - PTE049 52:29

7 years fa52:29

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In Episode 49, making our schools' sites of liberation and resistance. Plus challenging the dominant narratives that blame individual students whilst giving scant attention to the social justice, and structural issues impacting on them. Further information and links for my chat with Benjamin Doxtdator, can be found here, pushingtheedge.org/49 . Listen to more episodes in Season 5: Standing Up for Our Students in Challenging Times, https://pushingtheedge.org/standing-up There's also many more Social Justice-inspired educators and community leaders to listen to, in my podcast archive, https://pushingtheedge.org/social-justice-resources . Follow me on Twitter - @GregBCurran - and do let me know what you think of this episode. And if you enjoyed our chat and found it useful, please share it with others. Thank you.…

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Challenging Stereotypes about Race, Religion, & Suburbs with Amra Pajalic - PTE048 43:32

7 years fa43:32

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In Episode 48, we explore teaching in a western suburbs school, where students often face bigotry, and negative stereotyping based on their race, their religious beliefs, and the suburbs they live in. We examine how their teacher who grew up in the same suburb, supports them to talk through and write about their lives; as well as teaching them about the complexities of being Muslim. Further information and links for this chat with Amra Pajalic can be found here, https://pushingtheedge.org/48 . Listen to more episodes in Season 5: Standing Up for Our Students in Challenging Times, https://pushingtheedge.org/standing-up And check out the 'Pushing The Edge' podcast archive featuring many more Social Justice-inspired educators and community leaders, https://pushingtheedge.org/social-justice-resources . Follow me on Twitter - @GregBCurran - and do let me know what you think of this episode. And if you enjoyed our chat or found it useful, please share it. Thanks so much.…

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Navigating White Spaces with Sherri Spelic - PTE047 28:12

7 years fa28:12

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In Episode 47, fitting in and assimilation in predominantly white spaces. Plus, how to make your physical education classes more inclusive and fair. Further information and links for this chat with Sherri Spelic, can be found here - https://pushingtheedge.org/47 . Listen to more episodes in Season 5: Standing Up for Our Students in Challenging Times - https://pushingtheedge.org/standing-up Also, listen to Season 4: Making Physical Education and Sports More Inclusive - https://PushingTheEdge.org/sports Follow me on Twitter - @GregBCurran - and do let me know what you think of this episode. And if you enjoyed this episode or found it useful, tell others about it and share it.…

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Rainbow Kids, Activism and LGBTIQ families with Felicity Marlowe - PTE046 55:03

7 years fa55:03

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In Episode 46: how Rainbow Kids are actively campaigning for their LGBTIQ families' rights, and how schools can better support them. Also, why personal stories are key to changing hearts and minds in the battle for human rights. Further information and links for my chat with Felicity Marlowe, can be found here - https://pushingtheedge.org/46 . Listen to more episodes in Season 5: Standing Up for Our Students in These Challenging Times - https://pushingtheedge.org/standing-up For more of my LGBTIQ posts and episodes, check out - https://pushingtheedge.org/glbti Follow me on Twitter - @GregBCurran - and do let me know what you think of this episode. And if you enjoyed this episode or found it useful, please tell others about it and share it. Thank you.…

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Uplifting the Voices and Languages of Latinx Students with Victor Martinez - PTE045 49:12

7 years fa49:12

49:12

In Episode 45, dual language English teacher, Victor Martinez didn’t see many other Latinx students like himself in college and he wants it to be different for his students. We discuss opportunities and attitudes, along with bringing the lived experiences of his students and their families, however harsh they may be, into the classroom. Also why do Victor’s students prefer to speak English rather than Spanish, and how does he challenge this. Further information and links for my chat with Victor Martinez, can be found here - pushingtheedge.org/45 . Listen to more episodes in Season 5: Standing Up for Our Students in These Challenging Times . There's also many more Social Justice-inspired educators and community leaders to listen to, check them out here . Follow me on Twitter - @GregBCurran - and do let me know what you think of this episode. And if you enjoyed this episode or found it useful, please tell others about it and share it. Thank you.…

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Being Color Brave not Color Blind with Rosa Perez Isiah - PTE044 30:27

7 years fa30:27

30:27

In Episode 44, how the hostile political climate around immigration impacts on students and their families, and why we need to support students' speaking up about the day to day racism in their lives. We also explore how to be a color brave rather than a color blind teacher. And why silence around poverty and racism is oppressive Further information and links for my chat with Rosa Perez-Isiah, can be found here - pushingtheedge.org/44 . Listen to more episodes in Season 5: Standing Up for Our Students in These Challenging Times . We've also got many more Social Justice-inspired educators and community leaders to listen to, check them out here . Follow me on Twitter - @GregBCurran - and do let me know what you think of this episode. And if you enjoyed this episode or found it useful, please tell others about it and share it. Thanks so much.…

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Trans Children Do Know Who They Are with Jo Hirst - PTE043 53:13

7 years fa53:13

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In Episode 43, parent and children's book author, Jo Hirst reveals the ups and downs of raising a trans child in an often hostile world. We explore the challenges of how to be an advocate for your child; and how schools can better support trans and gender diverse young people. Further information and links for my chat with Jo Hirst, can be found here - pushingtheedge.org/43 . Listen to more episodes in Season 5: Standing Up for Our Students in These Challenging Times . We've also got many more Social Justice-inspired educators and community leaders to listen to, check them out here . Follow me on Twitter - @GregBCurran - and do let me know what you think of this episode. And if you enjoyed this episode or found it useful, please share it. Thanks so much.…

Pushing The Edge with Greg Curran

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Complicating Diversity and Inclusion with Maha Bali - PTE042 39:42

7 years fa39:42