The Learning Curve
The Learning Curve is a podcast from The University of Queensland’s School of Education that bridges the gap between what you learn about teaching and what actually happens in the classroom.
The Learning Curve
Latest Episodes
Year one: From pre-service to early-career teacher
The move from being a pre-service to an early-career teacher can be exciting, overwhelming, rewarding and confronting, all at once. Parris Smith has recently completed her first year in the classroom and helps answer the core question for today...
Prioritising student wellbeing
Penny Lee has been teaching for more than 15 years, returning to The University of Queensland to complete a master's degree in guidance counselling. In this episode, Penny helps answer the question, "How does prioritising student wellbeing chan...
The power of routines in the classroom
Tania Noble is an experienced senior teacher, with more than 30 years experience in the classroom. In this episode, Tania helps answer today's key question, "How do routines support learning, not just behaviour?".---After liste...
Using Gradual Release of Responsibility effectively
Laura Rienks is a Head of Department for Teaching and Learning. In this episode, Laura helps answer the question, "How can teachers use Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR) effectively in classrooms?".---After listening to t...
Part 2: Survive and thrive during professional experience placements
Mari-Claire Ferguson continues the conversation on surviving and thriving during professional placement. If you haven't already, you can find Part 1 of this discussion in your podcast app.---After listening to this episode, sta...