Ready To Redo
Hi I’m Jo Yang, and on Ready to Redo we’re mixing banter and lightheartedness with the juicy topic of educational re-doing. ‘Ready to redo’ unpacks how the traditional education system is failing us, and what to do moving forward. Join me for personal schooling anecdotes, and interviews with people who see the need for a redo. Humour enough to garner mild snorts can be expected.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 84 minutes
- Episodes
- 60
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
40. Mastery Learning 101 (Sal Khan)
Today we're unpacking Sal Khan's book 'One world Schoolhouse', and discussing MASTERY LEARNING! It's a hot and relevant topic, so let's jump into it!
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39. Essential Superannuation & Investing tips for Beginners (Part 2)
Following on from part 1, we're diving into the PRACTICAL side of super and investing, and how to choose your funds and understand fees!
We're joined by the awesome Kate Campbell from 'How to Money A…
38. Essential Finance & Money Lesson for ALL Beginners (Part 1)
THE DAY HAS FINALLY COME! We have part 1 of our Finance 101, covering topics from mindful spending, emergency funds to superannuation and investing - and we're joined by the awesome Kate Campbell fro…
37. Why Hard Selling Doesn't Work (and how that relates to school)
Here's another random topic that somehow links back to our education system!
Hard selling is impersonal, overlooks the customer's best interests and needs, and practically turns them off from purcha…
36. Common Supermarket Scams (and how that relates to school)
You're getting scammed... it's as simple as that. We uncover the sneakiest ways supermarkets are getting us to spend $$$ and how on earth that relates back to education!
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35. Alternative Ed: Creating a Self Directed Learning Centre w/Amy Damant
We're joined by the a.w.e.s.o.m.e Amy Damant, an ex-teacher so frustrated with the traditional school system that she founded 'Celebrate Learning', a self directed learning centre in Brisbane. Here s…
34. The Dangers of Labels 'Dumb' & 'smart'
Dumb, smart, gifted, slow... labels we don't realise are harming the heck out of our students' potential.
Inspired by Carol Dweck's book 'Mindset: The New Psychology of Success' - episodes 24 and 25…
33. Careers 101: Life as an Occupational Therapist w/Amy Hodge // Ready to Redo 33
Today we're starting a new exciting segment 'Careers 101', where we get the inside scoop on a HUGE range of different jobs to help newly graduated students and adults wanting a career change.
Our fir…
32. Beginner's Guide to Starting a Non Profit w/Diana Baranga (Part 2/2)
Want to build a non profit, business or start up? Diana Baranga, CEO of UpstartED explains everything you need to know from her own journey, and gives insanely useful tips for those of you just start…
31. Empowering Youth in a Changing World w/Diana Baranga (UpstartED Part 1)
No one knows what the future will look like, so UpstartED is taking the lead to teach students key skills to innovate, adapt and thrive in a changing world! We're joined by the incredible UpstartED C…
30. TLDR Recap: You deserve some (more) highlights!
If you ain't got time to listen to all the episodes... then dw I gotchu. Today we celebrate our 30th episode (!) and I'll be condensing all the key points and highlights from previous eps :) And also…
29. How to get students to ACTUALLY respect you
These are tips and tricks i've used time and time again... that WORK! It's really simple but super easy to forget, so here ya go - hope you enjoy :)
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28. Managing Stress like a Pro
If it aint our GOOD OL' FRIEND stress. Today we're unpacking the science behind stress, how having a negative relationship with it increases chances of death, aaaaand easy ways to undo that!
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27. P.R.I.O.R.I.T.I.E.S - A Wake up Call for Education
*Cue another rant*
As always, love us some passionate dialogue about why we're going in circles, fixing problems with bandaids instead of the real issue: the education system.
(Also happy valenti…
26. Rants about Student Mental Health
It's safe to say... we're not doing enough for mental health n wellbeing. We discuss how schools need to prioritise creating supportive, safe environments over academics and grades, and essential tip…
25. Growth & Fixed Mindset in the Classroom (Part 2)
Another day, another heated but wholesome dive into mindsets. Today we're answering the questions "How is the fixed mindset ruining learning in schools" and "How can we create growth mindset school c…
24. Growth Mindset: The Real Secret to Success (Part 1)
New year, new mindset! Today we're diving into Carol Dweck and her book 'Mindset: The new psychology of success'. You'll learn whether you have growth or fixed mindset tendencies, and how to immediat…
23. Year Recap & Important Changes!
Putting aside the fact that 2020 high key didn't happen... here's a wholesome year recap and important changes coming our way for 2021!
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22. Gardening & Sustainability 101 w/Mark Valencia (Self Sufficient Me)
We're kicking off the 101 series with Mark Valencia ie Self Sufficient Me! Get ready for some expert gardening tips, hacks and all round quality advice for any gardener. Doesn't matter if you're just…
21. Practical work: The Simple Solution to School
Love me some passionate rants! Today's is practical vs theoretical work, and if you've been with me a while, you'll know which one I'm obsessed with. Honestly with the theoretical overload dumped on …