Ep23: Dr Sandy Nicoll, Teacher Educator & Researcher

Today my guest is Sandy Nicoll - Dr Sandy - a Teacher Educator & Researcher. In her PhD thesis, Sandy asked the question: How do pre-service teachers engage students in learning during professional experience? in a process of narrative inquiry. The simple, yet profound ideas and practicalities around student engagement continue to inform Sandy’s enthusiastic, ongoing research and professional interests. In our conversation, we explore some of the struggles of teaching, and the value of reflection before, during and after classroom experiences. Sandy shares insights and opinions on pedagogy – that is, the art and science of teaching – and the importance of relationships, skills and strengths-based, learner-centred approaches to learning and teaching. We also explore how research and theory might inform, and be informed, by practical, real-world experiences and applications. Sandy outlines the soon-to-launch “The New Brew Podcast” project, featuring conversations by primary preservice teachers for preservice, and other school teachers. Links: https://nicolleducationtoconnect.com.au/ How do pre-service teachers engage students in learning during professional experience? (PhD Thesis) http://minerva.mq.edu.au:8080/vital/access/manager/Repository/mq:70990 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoll_education_to_connect/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sandynicoll Twitter: https://twitter.com/ed2connect https://twitter.com/DrsandyTnb https://twitter.com/sandnicoll https://twitter.com/thenewbrewpc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sandy-42b49460/