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Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast

KU Children's Services

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.

  • 11 minutes 27 seconds
    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 reflection and offers some practical tips to transform practice.
    14 October 2024, 6:27 am
  • 24 minutes 40 seconds
    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 is essential.
    14 October 2024, 6:24 am
  • 21 minutes 19 seconds
    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 who speak languages other than English?
    5 April 2024, 4:22 am
  • 17 minutes 17 seconds
    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 partnerships.
    12 March 2024, 1:07 am
  • 11 minutes 21 seconds
    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 building a positive team culture.
    30 January 2024, 6:56 am
  • 30 minutes 25 seconds
    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 the children and families in our services.
    4 September 2023, 4:58 am
  • 18 minutes 2 seconds
    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, focusses on what she really sees, and consequently elevates parent engagement.
    28 August 2023, 5:59 am
  • 9 minutes 56 seconds
    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.
    2 June 2023, 6:52 am
  • 11 minutes
    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 community connections to everyday practice.
    24 May 2023, 7:55 am
  • 12 minutes 55 seconds
    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 children’s sensory awareness.
    8 May 2023, 8:25 am
  • 17 minutes 6 seconds
    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 individual weekly ‘catch-ups’ with her team.
    17 January 2023, 6:13 am
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