Expand your professional practice beyond the workshop. A curated collection of reads and listens recommended for Australian educators.
Professional reading to spark new thinking in your classroom and career.
Explores how fostering creativity stands out amidst growing pressures to prioritise explicit instruction and standardised testing — challenges made sharper by the rise of generative AI. A practical and timely read for teachers navigating the digital age.
A practical, accessible guide to the strategic use of AI in schools. Drawing on extensive classroom experience, Jackson and Esterman help teachers at every level build AI awareness and capability — from exploring new strategies to understanding the broader impact of technology on education.
The follow-up to AI & Teachers, this time with a student co-author. Tackles the complex realities students face with AI today — cognitive offloading, deepfakes, digital wellbeing — and makes a compelling case for reimagining assessment and learning in the age of intelligent machines.
Translates Hattie's landmark meta-analysis into classroom strategies, helping teachers identify which practices have the greatest impact on student achievement.
A practical playbook of high-leverage classroom techniques, grounded in observations of exceptional teachers. Highly readable with concrete, actionable strategies.
The foundational text behind growth mindset theory. Essential reading for any teacher looking to reshape how they approach effort, feedback, and student potential.
A structured approach to teaching writing across all subjects and year levels. Shows how improving writing skills lifts achievement across the whole curriculum.
A cognitive scientist applies research on memory, thinking, and learning to answer one of education's most important questions. Accessible, practical, and eye-opening.
Explores the gradual release of responsibility model, helping teachers plan lessons that move students toward independence with clear, scaffolded support.
Ten practical lessons to help teachers prevent burnout, rediscover their joy, and unlock their full teaching potential. A timely and grounding read for educators at any stage of their career.
Learn on the commute, the walk, or the weekend. These podcasts are made for teachers.
An Australian educator takes deep dives into key education topics with researchers and thought leaders from around the world. Over 100 episodes and 2 million downloads. One of the best teacher podcasts available anywhere.
Published by ACER, this long-running Australian podcast covers classroom practice, school improvement, and the latest research across multiple series including Teacher Staffroom and The Research Files.
Practical strategies, interviews, and ideas for classroom teachers. One of the most popular teacher podcasts globally, covering everything from differentiation to teacher wellbeing.
A conversation-based podcast exploring the person behind the educator - identity, purpose, creativity, wellbeing, and what it really means to show up as yourself in teaching. Honest conversations with teachers and inspiring guests from around the world.
Interviews with researchers and teachers exploring the evidence behind education practice. Great for teachers who want to engage with research without wading through academic papers.
A beloved Australian podcast that ran for 11 years, bridging research, policy, and classroom practice. The podcast has concluded but the archive of 250+ episodes remains an outstanding resource.
A warm, practical podcast for all teachers - whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro. Covers classroom strategies, wellbeing, and everything in between to help teachers thrive in and out of the classroom.
An active Australian podcast featuring researchers, teachers, and school leaders on topics from curriculum design to AI in education. Fresh episodes continue to be published into 2025 and 2026.
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