Tara Brabazon podcast

Anne talks with Tara and Steve about her professionalism research in early childhood education. This has been a crucial week. Anne has captured the key argument of her main theorist. She knows him so well, she can tweet her thesis statement.

Dr Kristina Gottschall, from Charles Sturt University's School of Indigenous Australian Studies, explores the role, purpose and trajectory of 'the black kid' in Australian cinema.

Elly Singer is an Associate Professor at the University of Utrecht Department of Developmental Psychology and University of Amsterdam Department of Education. She delivered a seminar for the School of Teacher Education at Charles Sturt University exploring play and the building of relationships between children and teachers.

What are the most effective media platforms for university academics? Steve Redhead and Tara explore which social media platforms are best for academics at each stage of their career.

Tara talks with Daniel Purnell and Graham Daniel about Daniel's successful completion of his education degree. Coming from Lithgow and participating in an international mobility programme, Daniel talks about the successes and challenges of his degree and the hopes for the future.

When do doctoral students have enough theory in their research? Can it be too much? Steve Redhead and Tara Brabazon talk with Anne McLeod about how to balance theoretical perspectives in her PhD.

Now is the moment. Steve and Tara conduct Mick Winter's 'mock': a practice run for his confirmation of doctoral candidature.

Tara talks with Linda Hampstead about how to be successful in the first year at university.

Tara talks with Linda Hampstead about the importance of reading and note taking for first year university students.

Tara talks with Linda Hampstead about the first year experience in universities and why attendance is crucial to academic success.