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.

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10 Minutes on Critical Reflection in Action with Jan Faulkner

Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast

10/14/24 • 11 min

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.

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Spotlight on Children’s Interests with Kirsty Liljegren

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03/14/25 • 20 min

Kirsty Liljigren invites us to pay careful attention to what lies beneath children’s interests and the opportunities they present. She asks us to ‘raise our antennae’ and listen to the opportunities to create nurturing environments that support individual and collective inquiry and understanding.

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Spotlight on the What and Why of Philosophy

Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast

02/19/25 • 14 min

How do we elevate the importance of a service philosophy and collaboratively use it to guide practice?

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Spotlight on Music for Education with James Madsen

Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast

10/14/24 • 24 min

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.

10 Minutes on Building a Positive Team Culture with Amanda Alderman

Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast

01/30/24 • 11 min

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.

Spotlight on Diversity, Lived Experience and the Power of Words with Sally Beesley

Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast

09/04/23 • 30 min

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.

Spotlight on Contemporary Pedagogy with Sally Beesley

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03/12/24 • 17 min

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.

Spotlight on Documenting Differently with Nicole Sheath

Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast

08/28/23 • 18 min

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.

10 Minutes on Children in Their Community with Fiona Harris and Fran Bastion

Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast

05/24/23 • 11 min

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.

Spotlight on Supporting Children and Families from Diverse Backgrounds

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04/05/24 • 21 min

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?

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How many episodes does Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast have?

Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast currently has 35 episodes available.

What topics does Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Early Childhood Education, How To, Early Childhood, Courses, Podcasts and Education.

What is the most popular episode on Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast?

The episode title '10 Minutes on Critical Reflection in Action with Jan Faulkner' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast?

The average episode length on Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast is 15 minutes.

How often are episodes of Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast released?

Episodes of Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast are typically released every 25 days, 21 hours.

When was the first episode of Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast?

The first episode of Provoking Minds - An Early Childhood Podcast was released on May 1, 2020.

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