Tara Brabazon podcast

Anne, Tara and Steve are together again to talk about Anne's doctorate. But this is a special podcast, as Anne prepares for her conferment of candidature. And again, Tara and Steve enter the debate about whether Australia should have oral examinations for PhDs.

Mick Winter talks with Tara Brabazon and Steve Redhead about his PhD. This is his first meeting where he explores the nature of memes and his interest in this topic.

Betsy Sullivan presents her research on how to teach Hamlet through Donnie Darko, and Donnie Darko through Hamlet.

Tara talks with Dr Jae Major about assessment and moderation.

Tara shares the expertise from her staff in the School of Teacher Education. She asked them what one piece of advice would they give to students just commencing their degree. The answers were revelatory and important.

Tara talks with Mary Taylor about professional placements and the value of an embedded practicum in teacher education. Mary's expertise in assisting teacher candidates in managing these stressful situations adds both light and insight into teacher education programmes.

Tara talks with Paige Bennett about the characteristics of an outstanding teacher.

Tara talks with Zeffie Nicholas about the challenges and the opportunities of international education. Particularly they explore the advantages of cross-cultural education.

Cameron Fraser talks with Tara about the AQ (Additional Qualifications) programme at CSU Burlington, Canada. They also talk through the specific challenges of educational leadership at the moment.

Tara and Anne - in this final podcast of the year - reflect on the first stage of their supervisory relationship and the progress in the research project exploring the notion of 'professionalism' in early childhood education.