Spotlight on Children’s Interests with Kirsty Liljegren

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 …
Spotlight on the What and Why of Philosophy

How do we elevate the importance of a service philosophy and collaboratively use it to guide practice?
10 Minutes on Critical Reflection in Action with Jan Faulkner

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 …
Spotlight on Music for Education with James Madsen

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 …
KU Centre of Influence: Pay It Forward

KU Chatswood Community Preschool undertook practitioner research to enhance the orientation process. Director Kathy Hatcher shares with us their highly successful strategy, which is based on gratitude and holds relevance …
10 Minutes with Infant and Toddler Care Expert Lynn Farrell

In our first episode of Provoking Minds – An Early Childhood Podcast, we chat with Lynn Farrell about Infant-Toddler Relationships and Wellbeing, reflecting on her professional growth and learning, research …
Spotlight on Children’s Literature with Laure Hislop and Fran Bastion

Fran Bastion and Laure Hislop share their memories and thoughtful reflections on children’s literature as well as inspirational tips for choosing and sharing books in early childhood programs.
10 Minutes on Building a Positive Team Culture with Amanda Alderman

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 …
10 Minutes on Attachment Theory with Dr Robyn Dolby

Dr Robyn Dolby, a psychologist with 40 years’ experience in infant mental health, discusses the importance of attachment to children’s learning and connections and gives some tips for how early …
Spotlight on Supporting Children and Families from Diverse Backgrounds

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 …