Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast
Drawing on over 125 years of experience, we explore and discuss meaningful topics in early childhood education with some of the sector's most experienced educators and subject matter experts. With each short episode, our aim is to provoke minds and inspire excellence in early childhood education. Brought to you by KU Children's Services.
- Update frequency
- every 44 days
- Average duration
- 15 minutes
- Episodes
- 37
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Spotlight on Suspended Intrusions and Disrupted Thinking with Karen Hope
This episode encourages you to ask ‘why’. Why do we do, what we do, and who is advantaged and disadvantaged by the decisions we make in an early childhood education and care service? What will you do…
00:15:26 |
Thu 26 Jun 2025
Spotlight on Minimising Food Waste with Karen Philp and Sarah Moore
What happens in the kitchen can be a reflection of what happens in the rest of an early childhood education and care service. This episode explores the processes and practices that help make the kitc…
00:15:23 |
Thu 26 Jun 2025
Spotlight on Children’s Interests with Kirsty Liljegren
Kirsty Liljigren invites us to pay careful attention to what lies beneath children’s interests and the opportunities they present. She asks us to ‘raise our antennae’ and listen to the opportunities …
00:20:54 |
Fri 14 Mar 2025
Spotlight on the What and Why of Philosophy
How do we elevate the importance of a service philosophy and collaboratively use it to guide practice?
00:14:02 |
Wed 19 Feb 2025
10 Minutes on Critical Reflection in Action with Jan Faulkner
What is critical reflection and how do you make this a part of your service practice? Critical reflection is a team sport. Join Jan as she helps clarify the common misconceptions of critical reflecti…
00:11:27 |
Mon 14 Oct 2024
Spotlight on Music for Education with James Madsen
Music for entertainment or education? Join composer and music educator James Madsen as he talks about why music education is such an important part of a child's life and why intentionality in music i…
00:24:40 |
Mon 14 Oct 2024
Spotlight on Supporting Children and Families from Diverse Backgrounds
Listen to Dr Criss Jones Diaz talk about why it is essential to support children to maintain their home language. What are the benefits and how do we provide language rich environments for children w…
00:21:19 |
Fri 05 Apr 2024
Spotlight on Contemporary Pedagogy with Sally Beesley
What are the contemporary pedagogy issues facing early childhood educators today? Spend time with Sally Beesley as she shares an example of practice, reflecting on gender curiosity and authentic part…
00:17:17 |
Tue 12 Mar 2024
10 Minutes on Building a Positive Team Culture with Amanda Alderman
What does a positive team culture look and feel like? Join KU Croydon Director Amanda Alderman as she shares her tips and strategies on how, as the leader in the space, she began the journey towards …
00:11:21 |
Tue 30 Jan 2024
Spotlight on Diversity, Lived Experience and the Power of Words with Sally Beesley
Sally Beesley talks about her lived experience as a person living with a physical disability. She gives powerful insights into hidden messages behind our words and actions and what they can mean for …
00:30:25 |
Mon 04 Sep 2023
Spotlight on Documenting Differently with Nicole Sheath
Documenting differently starts with thinking differently. Hear how Nicole uses the simplicity of the words ‘see, think and wonder’ to write a story that ends with more questions than answers, focusse…
00:18:02 |
Mon 28 Aug 2023
10 Minutes on the Questions of Critical Reflection
In this episode, Jan Faulkner and Fiona Harris explore questions that encourage stories of practice – stories that inspire us to engage in critical reflection.
00:09:56 |
Fri 02 Jun 2023
10 Minutes on Children in Their Community with Fiona Harris and Fran Bastion
Listen to Fran and Fiona discuss how to support children’s emerging identities as active citizens in their neighbourhoods and communities. Reflect on how, in your service, you match ideals for commun…
00:11:00 |
Wed 24 May 2023
10 Minutes: All You Need to Know About Sensory Processing
In this episode, Occupational Therapist Caitlin Duckworth talks about sensory processing and its impact on children’s play. She provides some practical tips on how to spot red flags and support child…
00:12:55 |
Mon 08 May 2023
Spotlight on Leadership and One on Ones with Lisa Coghlan
What is the greatest gift a leader can offer the team? Dedicated time. Join Lisa Coghlan, an Education and Quality Manager with KU, as she shares her surprises and offers her tips for introducing ind…
00:17:06 |
Tue 17 Jan 2023
10 Minutes Exploring the Becoming Eco Smart Together Program
A world that cares for people must also care for the planet while ensuring a fair share for all, including current and future generations of children. Educators have a duty of care to support childre…
00:10:46 |
Wed 02 Mar 2022
Spotlight on Infant and Toddler Agency with Fran Bastion and Lynn Farrell
In this episode Lynn Farrell and Fran Bastion discuss agency from a children’s rights perspective. They also explore what an infant and toddler program might look and feel like when our youngest chil…
00:18:31 |
Mon 13 Dec 2021
Spotlight on Secure Relationships with Megan Dodds
Laure Hislop talks with Megan Dodds about how she has maintained her sustained commitment to the teachings of Circle of Security. She talks about her enthusiasm for professional learning and how she …
00:28:53 |
Wed 08 Dec 2021
10 Minutes with Deb Watson on Education for Sustainability - Because We Care
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00:09:09 |
Tue 14 Sep 2021
Meet the Educators: Children Leading Their Own Learning
“A career highlight,” says Susan James.
This episode invites listeners to hear about the project ‘Inside Mary Elizabeth’s House’ from the teachers’ perspective. Susan James and Bei Bei Liu offer some…
00:17:12 |
Tue 17 Aug 2021
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