The Learning Wall: a new early childhood education planning format with Milly Ruff and Sophie Hay

Shine On - an Early Childhood Education Podcast

#Podcasting Education #Shine Bright Early Years Advisors

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Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying math that powers modern machine learning to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives, even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…

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Sophie is on the other side of the microphone in this episode, as Crystal interviews Sophie and kindergarten teacher Milly Ruff about a style of planning and programming. This is an emergent planning style that Sophie developed and has since been implemented at multiple early childhood education services. It has been tried and tested, with the tick of approval from children, educators AND the Department of Education.
Listen in to find out more!
Example of Learning Wall format:
https://lmpa-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/sophie_hay_shinebright_org_au/EclzFZzFdHBEtKzDa9zYoJwB16ryJwl5o9tNYwTekyBshw?e=k9uBam

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The Learning Wall: a new early childhood education planning format with Milly Ruff and Sophie Hay

Shine On - an Early Childhood Education Podcast

published 大约1年之前

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#Podcasting Education #Shine Bright Early Years Advisors

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Shine On Book Club - children's book recommendations 24:31

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Welcome to the Shine On Book Club! Alex and Sophie share some book recommendations that could be great to use in your early childhood educational programs. (These books are recommendations only, please use your discretion when deciding whether or not these will be right for your children).

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Dr Red Ruby Scarlet in conversation with Alex and Crystal 50:20

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Dr Red Ruby Scarlet is an activist, early childhood teacher-researcher, consultant, artist and academic. She holds numerous degrees in early childhood education and performing arts. Red has been working in early childhood for over 30 years and is devoted to creative, imaginative, inclusive practices that promote dignity and integrity in early childhood. Red has developed curriculum and learning frameworks nationally and internationally. She has won numerous awards for her teaching and advocacy. Red has published widely foregrounding the stories of the numerous ‘teacher-research’ projects she has lead and contributed to across the world. She is committed to raising the voices of early childhood teachers and educators through telling and writing their own stories. Her books include The Anti-Bias Approach in Early Childhood (4th Edition), Fair’s Fair: How to Tackle Bias in Education & Care Services, The Aboriginal Early Childhood Practice Guide, and Becoming With Art in Early Childhood, That Music Book and The EYLF Play Book. She is the co-composer and performer of ‘Like To be Me’ a song for children about pronouns, ‘Look it Up’ a song about understanding neurodiversity. She has always been part of diverse educational communities. She is a highly sought leader and mentor in the early childhood profession. Red’s work includes consultancy, creating professional development and resourcing for early childhood that is committed to inclusive and innovative pedagogical approaches to curriculum. Red is a Pedagogical and Artist in Residence, the Founding Chair of the Social Justice In Early Childhood Foundation. Red is the co-writer and performer of wildly popular “The National Quality Framework – The Musical!” and “Inclusion – The Musical!” You can find Red at @drredrubyscarlet on Instagram or https://redrubyscarlet.com.au/…

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Trauma-informed practice with Tracey Farrell 59:41

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Alex and Crystal are in conversation with mental health social worker Tracey Farrell. Tracey is known for her passion in supporting infants, children, young people and their families to achieve a felt sense of safety when accessing therapeutic support. Over the past 12 years, Tracey has worked across various children mental health and family services with the common thread of bringing an attachment and trauma informed lens to the work. Tracey taught at university for 7 years as a way of influencing practice at a more systemic level and is currently studying for a doctorate in social work where her research focuses on embedding relational practices in child and family services. A list of resources Tracey refers to throughout the episode can be found here: Resources for Educators.pdf…

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SRF, developmental psychology and more with Susan Glencross 48:12

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Alex and Sophie are in conversation with Susan Glencross, an educational and developmental psychologist at Strathmore Kids, which is a private practice that she runs with her partner Lauren. Susan grew up in the rural area of Darwin and completed her undergraduate studies there, but ended up in Melbourne pursuing her postgraduate training at the University of Melbourne. Susan came to the early childhood years as a new graduate, when she picked up a role as a therapist in an early intervention program working specifically with autistic preschoolers and their families. Susan loved seeing the progress a child could make in their learning across just a year, but more than that she absolutely loved the joy of play - what a job! Susan worked first as a therapist and then moved up to consulting with families, early educators and schools. The experience she gained in this field was so formative, and it was from that point on that Susan was drawn to working within the early childhood space. In recent years Susan has worked as a consultant under the School Readiness Funding model, which has given her the chance to collaborate with educators across the Loddon-Campaspe region - a region close to her heart as she has extensive family connections across north-central Victoria and spend many a weekend birdwatching across the beautiful landscape! The SRF program has given Susan an opportunity to learn even more about the delight and challenges of growing a kindergarten community and getting our children ready, willing and able to start school. Susan believes it is a privilege to be part of so many children’s journeys (through their educators), and continues to be passionate about enhancing the joys and opportunities of childhood for every child in our care.…

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Inclusive practice in early childhood education with Georgina Goddard 35:55

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Sophie and Crystal are in conversation with Georgina Goddard. Georgie is a teacher, Nominated Supervisor and Educational Leader at Marong Kindergarten. Before becoming an early childhood teacher, Georgie worked within the disability field for 14 years. From a young age she was lucky enough to experience advocating for, working alongside, and communicating with a large variety of children, teenagers, adults and families with varied needs and abilities. Those years of experiences and adventures, along with her passion for early childhood education, sparked her drive for creating an inclusive learning environment that meets the needs of all children and families.…

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The Learning Wall: a new early childhood education planning format with Milly Ruff and Sophie Hay 39:09

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Sophie is on the other side of the microphone in this episode, as Crystal interviews Sophie and kindergarten teacher Milly Ruff about a style of planning and programming. This is an emergent planning style that Sophie developed and has since been implemented at multiple early childhood education services. It has been tried and tested, with the tick of approval from children, educators AND the Department of Education. Listen in to find out more! Example of Learning Wall format: https://lmpa-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/sophie_hay_shinebright_org_au/EclzFZzFdHBEtKzDa9zYoJwB16ryJwl5o9tNYwTekyBshw?e=k9uBam…

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Assessment and rating in early childhood education with Alex, Crystal and Sophie 45:35

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Alex, Crystal and Sophie discuss a hot topic in early childhood education - assessment and rating! They share Shine Bright EYM's proven process for supporting early childhood services through assessment and rating, which has led to amazing A&R results.

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Mental health and wellbeing in early childhood education with Be You consultant Nicole Lees 57:43

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Alex and Sophie are in conversation with Nicole Lees. Nicole is a consultant for Be You with Early Childhood Australia. Nicole’s background includes educator and leadership roles, consultancy and research. She spent several years working in the education sector in Japan and South Korea. Nicole’s experience in early childhood education across three different countries highlighted the significance of a sense of wellbeing. To follow this interest, Nicole undertook a Master of Childhood and Youth Studies, focusing on early childhood wellbeing and spirituality. This conversation includes educator wellbeing, child wellbeing, experience of teaching internationally, Be You resources and studies and multiple practical strategies to promote mental health and wellbeing in early childhood settings.…

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Every moment matters in early childhood education with Kathryn Foley 45:53

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Kathryn Foley is kindergarten teacher at Nyah West Kindergarten, where she has taught for 35 years. In this episode, Alex and Sophie speak with Kathryn about making every moment matter in early childhood, being brave in trying new things, what it means to be 'school ready', inquiry based projects, coaching in early childhood spaces and so much more!…

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Leadership and professionalism in early childhood education with Belinda Quinn 47:44

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In this episode Crystal and Alex speak to Shine Bright Maiden Gully Early Years Hub manager Belinda Quinn. This conversation covers Belinda's career journey, balancing the demands of leadership, the experience of establishing a brand new early learning centre and all she has learnt along the way. Belinda shares with us the details of an exciting research project she is currently undertaking with La Trobe University, around theory of practice architectures and influences that affect, create and contain everything we do in early childhood education and in leadership.…

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Wellbeing and arts-based reflective practice with Amelia Johnson 37:33

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In this episode, Crystal and Sophie are in conversation with Amelia Johnson. Amelia Johnson is a social worker, art therapist and PhD student. She is also a proud mother of 3 adult children, a daughter, sister, niece, aunty, friend and lover of making, creating and enjoying the simple things. She began her career in family support and co-ordinating mentor programs. While her family was young, she focussed on managing family businesses. She has worked in the education sector for 15 years, joining the early years in 2021. Her current PhD topic is exploring how arts-based practices enhance Reflective Practice in the early years. Amelia works for Shine Bright as a social worker/art therapist delivering reflective practice, proactive wellbeing support, trauma informed practice and many other programs to our services across regions.…

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The Shine Bright Way with Alex, Crystal and Sophie 30:20

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In this episode, Alex, Crystal and Sophie explore their respective backgrounds in early childhood education, what this podcast series is all about, and explain The Shine Bright Way as an organisational philosophy. Are you an early childhood educator or looking to join the profession? This is a podcast for you! The Shine On Podcast will be covering a range of topics and speaking with various professionals, anyone in the early childhood sector will gain inspiration and knowledge from this podcast series. For an overview of The Shine Bright Way, please see this link: The Shine Bright Way overview.pdf…

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Bush Kinder with Nicole Howie 43:49

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Have you ever thought about establishing a bush kinder program? In this episode, Alex and Sophie are in conversation with Nicole Howie. We explore what bush kinder looks like at Shine Bright Huntly Kindergarten, the incredible benefits and learning outcomes for children, and the challenges that arise from time to time. With some beautiful anecdotes along the way, this episode will make you want to drop everything and go to breathe in that fresh bush air. Nicole Howie is an educator who has been working in early childhood for 9 years and been involved in bush kinder programs at two centres. Her background is in primary teaching and she has always had a passion for the environment. She finds joy in connecting children to nature in her work and personal life.…

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Shine On Podcast Trailer 2:05

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