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Talks With Tia
by Rachael McDonald
🗣🚸Talks with me, Rachael McDonald, about children, 👶🏼👧🏽their development, issues affecting teachers and ways to support educators in and beyond the local educational landscape. 🇯🇲
Episodes
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You Don’t Have To Dread To Be Rasta
Where I was, what I was doing and your reminder that “you don’t have to dread to be Rasta.” Start where you are, with what you have. But just remember to start.
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Earth A Run Red
Acknowledging the harsh realities that we’ve seen in this the 2022-2023 school year as dread(full) bcan become the foundation on which we move forward with the idea of a better world for all. Take a listen!
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Reflecting on the SDGs
The time is now for you to be aware of what the Sustainable Development Goals are and for you to introduce them to your students. Hear my thoughts on my journey so far …
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Teachers rock it when they are…
In this episode I acknowledge that teachers are at the core of #TransformingEducation and offer their thoughts and my ideas, activities and experiences in creating environments that teachers want.
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Mid Term = Reflections
Happy Mid Term! This is the perfect time to redirect our energies and understandings towards a Growth Mindset. Take a listen and talk to me.
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Student Realities 1
Perspective is everything. In this episode I share insight about how our recent bad weather has affected two students and of course reiterate the importance of educators PAYING ATTENTION to what is in front of them.
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September Wrap Up
My thoughts on the first few weeks of the new school year in Jamaica. Loss, disruptions to learning, climate anxiety and the need for inclusive conversations.
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Culture is everything
Culture … our educational culture … has shown us many harsh realities and in so doing can move us towards real action.
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Happy Back To School
My former colleague used to say when I extended wishes of a good morning, “what’s so bloody good about it?” Many stakeholders in education are sharing her sentiments in light of teacher shortages and the seeming 💩 show that the current landscape is. But remember the soft skills… show up and show...
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Finishing the school year with FUN
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Take a listen for tips on being in an optimal state of mind and finishing the academic year strong 💪🏽
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Out To ... Sea
A chat with Rayon Carruthers, founder and chairman of Oceans For Everyone Incorporated about his commitment to taking Jamaican children out to the sea and the vast opportunities that exist from this.
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Pinterest Perfect Earth Day Activities
In this very short episode I rant (unapologetically) about the perfectly curated Pinterest perfect Earth Day Activities that were all over social media. SMH. Le sigh.
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WIFLE
An acronym for What I Feel Like Expressing (a tool you can use too). Take a listen as I share what what I’ve been up to for the last few months and why it can’t be business as usual moving forward with our children and in education.
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World Teachers’ Day (WTD)
Happy World Teachers’ Day! You rock. Listen to my message that talks a little about the history of WTD and teacher advocacy. Email [email protected]
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Conversations with Principal, Suelyn Ward Brown
Suelyn is the Principal of the Jamaica China Goodwill Infant School located in Olympic Gardens, St. Andrew. In this episode she shares insight on community engagement as critical to school success and child development. Enjoy!
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Acknowledge A Teacher
End the school year by supporting, cheering on, “bigging up,” honouring and thanking a teacher today.
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STEAMing Conversations with Godiva Golding
STEAM for Jamaica’s youth: insight into the work of Steam House. For more information check out www.steamhouse.io and @steamhouse.io on social media platforms.
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What Matters?
Are we really preparing our children for the future? Or is it a return to the idea of business as usual? Now is the time to talk about what schools should teach.
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From Boardhouse to Own House
The Renee Barrett story of conquering fear through her journey as a teacher in Jamaica, then onto Oman, and now in Kuwait.
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PARTICIPATING with Kerensa Smith
Jamaican educator, Kerensa Smith, shares her journey in education as she PARTICIPATES in FarmVille, Virginia
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Embracing Our (Jamaican) Culture
Talks with Jean Marie Hawthorn, educator, mummy & author. Jean shares the story behind her writing the books “Jamaica In My Tummy” & “My Toilet Is Bigger Than Yours” along with simple advice for teachers.
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Access to Education
In honour of Human Rights Day. How will we bridge the inequality gap that has widened since the pandemic?
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Measuring what matters
Reflections on assessments.
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Endings
It’s the end of Halloween, the pumpkin spice latte, another lunar cycle & hopefully 4 years of terrible leadership in the US. It’s the perfect time to reflect on how you end topics, units and situations in your classroom.
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One. Thing. At. A. Time.
Children sometimes get lost in the moment when they’re at play. Let’s learn from them and make mindfulness matter more.
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A bit on PLAY
A little insight into why children should be playing NOW.
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My Re-introduction
My career so far & in a nutshell.
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Back To School Safely?!
A conversation with paediatrician, Lisa Franklin Banton on Back To School and what matters in these COVID-19 times.
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International Podcast Day 2019
Here’s a sneak peek into conversations with a few kids at our school in Kingston, Jamaica.
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Autism Awareness
What is it? What are some red flags & signs? What to expect?
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Still "PEP" Talking with Chief Education Officer.
Still talking about the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) with Dr Grace McLean, Chief Education Officer, who shares last minute details and the Ministry of Education, Youth & Information's game plan and suggestions for tackling the upcoming tests.
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Summer Slide with Rebecca Tortello
Throwback to a podcast we did at the end of Summer 2018
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Talking Play
Talking play with Lisa Murphy aka The Ooey Gooey Lady. January 2019
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Insight into Behaviour: Triggers & Needs
Talks with Fundaciones’ Varied Needs Coordinator, Krystin Fullwood on “red flag” behaviour in children
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Pep Talk 102 w/ Dr Grace McLean
Talks with the Chief Education Officer, Dr Grace McLean, about PEP.
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Pep Talk 101
Talks with Brittany Singh Williams about the Primary Exit Profile
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🗣🚸Talks with me, Rachael McDonald, about children, 👶🏼👧🏽their development, issues affecting teachers and ways to support educators in and beyond the local educational landscape. 🇯🇲
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