The Learning Capacity Podcast

Simon Brooks has spent many years implementing the Cultures of Thinking framework in classroom contexts. He's worked clo... Read more

John Hattie is the Director of the Melbourne Educational Research Institute at the University of Melbourne. He's also th... Read more

Topics covered •How artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used in education •What the future might be for AI in educatio... Read more

Topics covered •Educational neuroscience evolution in 21st century •Technology changes since year 2000 •Learning difficu... Read more

Topics covered •Brain Science •Neuroplasticity •Learning DifficultiesPeople & organisations mentioned •Dr Michael Me... Read more

Topics covered •Why family involvement is beneficial for students' learning •Ways to involve parents, carers and other f... Read more

Topics covered •Early learning •The Mind/Body connection •Impact of movement on brain development & learning •Combin... Read more

Topics covered •Teaching STEM/STEAM in primary schools •"Soft" skills: Perseverance, Collaboration, Growth Mindset, Conf... Read more

Topics covered •Rehabilitation after brain inflammationPeople & organisations mentioned •Monique Peter at Learning W... Read more

Topics covered •Individual Learning Plans (ILP) •Individual Education Plans (IEP) •ILP meetings •Roles of teachers, pare... Read more

Topics covered •Learning difficulties •Literacy difficulties •Dyslexia •Dysgraphia •ADHD •Auditory processing •Autism •D... Read more

Topics covered •Teaching theatre in India •Challenges and rewards of being a foreign teacher in India •Cultural differen... Read more

Topics covered •How to dress for job interviewsPeople & organisations mentioned •That's My Style •https://thatsmysty... Read more

Topics covered •Pinocchio's "growing nose" story •Career choices for secondary students •Facial trait profiling •Facial ... Read more

Topics covered •How to simplify spoken and written communication •Teaching university students how to communicate across... Read more

Topics covered •Rapid Trait Profiling •Education & learning •Body Language •Australian Aboriginal Lore •What facial ... Read more

Topics covered •Coaching for parents of autistic childrenPeople & organisations mentioned •Autismag •autism360club •... Read more

Topics covered •What is Plain Engish? •Examples of Plain English •Why it's important •How to learn to write in Plain Eng... Read more

Topics covered •Teaching scripture at school as a volunteer •Religion & culture •Teaching scripture to a wide age ra... Read more

Real innovation, or just talk? Greg Whitby is the executive director of schools for the Catholic Education Diocese of Pa... Read more