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
10 Minutes on Developing Speech with Speech Pathologist Vickie Ren
Vickie Ren provides insights into what a speech pathologist does and explores how language develops in young children. She also gives some tips for early childhood educators on what to look out for a…
00:10:28 |
Fri 13 Aug 2021
10 Minutes on Children Leading Their Own Learning
This episode is an invitation to share a story of an unexpected, co-created project and investigation. Inside Mary Elizabeth’s House will offer listeners an insight into the pursuit of big ideas unde…
00:10:33 |
Tue 15 Jun 2021
Spotlight on Rituals with Jan Faulkner and Laure Hislop
Why are routines and rituals important in our early childhood programs? Jan Faulkner and Laure Hislop unpack this question and discuss the special significance they have to children’s wellbeing, rela…
00:14:02 |
Sun 30 May 2021
10 Minutes on Gender with Associate Professor Kylie Smith
We are joined by Associate Professor Kylie Smith to explore the topic of gender and play. Kylie shares insight into how young children develop their understanding of gender and the important role ear…
00:11:41 |
Thu 13 May 2021
Spotlight on the Art of Teaching with Dr Gai Lindsay
Listen to Dr Gai Lindsay’s inspirational reflections on the importance of the arts in the lives of young children. Hear her talk about why children have the right to an early childhood education that…
00:20:43 |
Fri 12 Mar 2021
A Story Worth Telling with Ann Pelo – Part 3 Sam's Story - Episode 2
In the final episode of this series, Ann Pelo discusses Sam’s Story using the Thinking Lens to guide educators to dive deeply into Sam’s identity. Amal Nsar and Caitlin Burns from The Joey Club Sydne…
00:16:23 |
Sat 06 Mar 2021
A Story Worth Telling with Ann Pelo – Part 3 Sam's Story - Episode 1
Ann Pelo illuminates the world of the toddler in the story she shares of time spent with Sam at The Joey Club Sydney, capturing incidental moments that tell rich stories of identity, community connec…
00:21:49 |
Thu 04 Mar 2021
A Story Worth Telling with Ann Pelo - Part 2 Lily’s Story - Episode 2
Ann Pelo revisits Lily’s Story using the thinking lens as a protocol to guide us to reflect and document purposefully with care and insight. Fran Bastion and Kelly Slip, Director of KU Isobel Pulsfor…
00:16:52 |
Fri 26 Feb 2021
A Story Worth Telling with Ann Pelo - Part 2 Lily’s Story - Episode 1
Ann Pelo extends an invitation to educators to be present and attuned to the children in our care. She offers a beautifully crafted narrative of Lily in companionship with Ann – a moment of connectio…
00:10:20 |
Wed 24 Feb 2021
A Story Worth Telling with Ann Pelo - Part 1 Kids and Cars - Episode 2
Ann Pelo revisits the tenets of the story ‘Kids and Cars’ and offers the Thinking Lens as a protocol for thinking, writing and reflection. Fran Bastion is again joined by Kelly Slip, Director of KU I…
00:16:10 |
Fri 19 Feb 2021
A Story Worth Telling with Ann Pelo - Part 1 Kids and Cars - Episode 1
In the first episode of this series, renowned thinker and author Ann Pelo shares a story ‘Kids and Cars’ – a story of play and connection at KU Isobel Pulsford Preschool. Joining her attentions to th…
00:19:08 |
Wed 17 Feb 2021
Spotlight on Children’s Literature with Laure Hislop and Fran Bastion
Fran Bastion and Laure Hislop share their memories and thoughtful reflections on children’s literature as well as inspirational tips for choosing and sharing books in early childhood programs.
00:13:54 |
Thu 01 Oct 2020
KU Centre of Influence: Pay It Forward
KU Chatswood Community Preschool undertook practitioner research to enhance the orientation process. Director Kathy Hatcher shares with us their highly successful strategy, which is based on gratitud…
00:08:52 |
Fri 28 Aug 2020
10 Minutes on Attachment Theory with Dr Robyn Dolby
Dr Robyn Dolby, a psychologist with 40 years’ experience in infant mental health, discusses the importance of attachment to children’s learning and connections and gives some tips for how early child…
00:12:02 |
Mon 13 Jul 2020
10 Minutes with Education for Sustainability Facilitator Deb Watson
Deb Watson’s childhood experiences in nature sparked a lifelong passion for the environment. She considers why connecting young children to the natural world continues to matter, and offers inspirati…
00:09:59 |
Wed 17 Jun 2020
10 Minutes on Critical Reflection with Jan Faulkner and Marg McLeish
Why is critical reflection important? Marg McLeish and Jan Faulkner discuss what it means to our practice as early childhood educators, and share some tips to get started.
00:10:49 |
Wed 03 Jun 2020
10 Minutes with Infant and Toddler Care Expert Lynn Farrell
In our first episode of Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast, we chat with Lynn Farrell about Infant-Toddler Relationships and Wellbeing, reflecting on her professional growth and learning, r…
00:09:58 |
Fri 01 May 2020
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