Ep34: Carolyn Newall, English Teacher & International Educator

Today my guest is Carolyn Newall, an English Teacher and International Educator with an active involvement in digital technology, inequality and teacher professional development. In this episode we find out more about Carolyn’s early observations and experiences in India, Singapore and Australia, especially those relating to racism, inequality, reading and literacy. Carolyn offers some personal and professional reflections on the lessons learned from quick adaptation and response by teachers during the pandemic and the lessons that might be applied in a post-pandemic world. We explore English literature and some fundamental English skills including reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing and how students use literature, film and television, live texts, and other media as a vehicle for learning, skill development and for developing a deeper understanding of themes, such as racism. Carolyn enthusiastically offers insights and opinions on a range of current and emerging issues, from teacher comfort and competence in using digital technology, through to managing the “digital divide” observed in areas such as inadequate student access to the internet. We also chat about student neurodiversity, diverse approaches to knowing and learning, how to best support “out of field” English teachers, and fostering a respect for teachers, and for teaching as a profession. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-newall/?originalSubdomain=au https://www.weteachwell.com/ https://twitter.com/weteachwell https://www.linkedin.com/company/we-teach-well/