Changing Conversations

Kevin Brack is Head Teacher of Craigour Park Primary in Edinburgh. In this episode we explore and dig deeper into what wellbeing really is. Kevin's insight, depth and breadth of exploration and understanding is powerful and will provide much food for thought.

Viviane Robinson is distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Auckland.  Viviane's work has focused on school improvement, leadership and the relationship between research and practice. A leading voice in her field internationally, she has received various awards for her work. In this episode Sarah chats to Viviane about her book 'Reduce Change to Increase Improvement', delving into the complexities and interconnectedness of leadership and improvement, and gets a brief insight into her upcoming final book.

Darren Leslie is a teacher, blogger, author and podcaster (Becoming Educated). He is passionate about professional learning, deepening his own practice and supporting others to do the same. He also co-hosts #ScotEd. In this conversation, Darren generously shares the knowledge and insight he has gathered on his own learning journey and considers how teachers can strive for excellence through personal development. You can connect with Darren on twitter @dnleslie or @ScotEd2020

Jim Knight has spent more than 20 years studying instructional coaching, professional learning and communication. Jim shares his insight into how his practice has evolved and considers how professional learning might develop in the future. You can find out more about Jim and his work by reading his books: The Impact Cycle, Instructional Coaching and Better Conversations. Find out more: https://www.instructionalcoaching.com/and the resources he mentions can be found here - https://resources.corwin.com/impactcycle

A year on from deciding to create Changing Conversations, Sarah and Billy reflect on key themes of change and improvement, emphasising the need to rethink pre-pandemic assumptions. They look forward to forthcoming conversations with interesting contributors, and announce the star guest for the first ever Changing Conversations Live event. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3eaEaWv

Julie and Paul McNeil are co-authors of recent publication 'Mission Dyslexia.' An ambassador for Dyslexia Scotland, Paul is passionate about ensuring young people have the best opportunities in life regardless of their needs. Julie and Paul speak with Billy and Sarah about their passion for making a difference, their hopes as parents of dyslexic children and what they would like to see change in the world of education. Follow https://twitter.com/dyslexiamission

Shirley Clarke is a leading voice on the practical application of formative assessment, and is passionate about the difference this can make to educational outcomes. Find out more about Shirley's work https://www.shirleyclarke-education.org/

Celebrating #IWD2021 in conversation with Lena Carter and Christine Couser of WomenEd Scotland. We explore what the the 'choose to challenge' theme for IWD means and how we can choose to challenge in the wider educational context. Connect with WomenEd Scotland on twitter @WomenEdScotland .If you would like to join the conversation there a WomenEd event on Saturday 13th March: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womened-scotland-connect-and-communicate-tickets-142955667249

Celebrating #IWD2021 in conversation with Lena Carter and Christine Couser of WomenEd Scotland. We explore what the the 'choose to challenge' theme for IWD means and how we can choose to challenge in the wider educational context. Connect with WomenEd Scotland on twitter @WomenEdScotland .If you would like to join the conversation there a WomenEd event on Saturday 13th March: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womened-scotland-connect-and-communicate-tickets-142955667249

Fiona is PT Art & Design at Kirkintilloch High School. You can find her on twitter @TeachArtDesign where she shares insights into her learning, teacher and leadership. A self-confessed 'edugeek', she connected with Darren Leslie to create and co-host #SctoEd2020. Here, Fiona shares her passion for learning at all ages and reflects on her professional learning journey as a teacher in Scotland.