Best Inclusion 1st Podcasts (2024)

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88. Is Teacher Organization a Myth? 15:04

1h ago15:04

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Come join us in the Special Educators Room Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599918080857066 If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educa…

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Spirit-Filled Entrepreneur - Pt 4 58:28

11h ago58:28

58:28

This week is the 4th week of our Spiritual-Entrepreneur series. Pastor Becky explains how our habits of self-sabotage undermine our progress and our goals. We looked at the benefits of being a mentor as well as a mentee as we explored the opportunities that our networks provide. We asked the Holy Spirit to show us who to seek out as we live out God…

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Facilitation Skills: Leadership Skills of Artists 30:40

5d ago30:40

30:40

In this episode Naomi talks to the Artistic Director of Strike a Light, Sarah Blowers. Sarah talks about the importance of never underestimating what people want to do. She notices that people are often taking a risk by coming along and getting involved. For Sarah, facilitation skills are really important to try to ensure that people feel safe. It …

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87. Special Educator Wishlist for Back to School! 11:05

9d ago11:05

11:05

What's on your Amazon wishlist for back to school? In this episode I'm sharing some ideas for your classroom and the items I always made sure were at the top of our lists! Want more recommendations? Be sure to check out these links: Special Educators This or That - Listen to Ep 22 Positively Learning on Amazon If you're a busy special education tea…

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Art Form Skills: Leadership Skills of Artists 34:32

7d ago34:32

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In this episode Naomi talks to Conrad Murray, Founder and Artistic Director of Battersea Arts Centre’s Beatbox Academy about the importance of leaders of co-creative practice having solid art form skills. Conrad talks about how important it is for the young people who he works with to see him utilise his art form skills. He has been on his own jour…

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Fear of the Lord 39:55

9d ago39:55

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"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction." - Proverbs 1:7 Fearing the Lord is about the deep awe we are plunged into when we become aware of God's love, grace and forgiveness despite our human nature that causes us to miss the mark. This fear is what will guide our steps and hearts as we walk wit…

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Inclusive Language: Leadership Skills of Artists 43:34

10d ago43:34

43:34

In this episode, London based theatre maker, Kane Husbands, discusses the leadership skill of inclusive language and its importance when leading co-creative practice. Naomi Alexander is the CEO and Artistic Director of Brighton People's Theatre . Her AHRC funded research Let's Create: Do we know how to? identified 20 qualities, skills and responsib…

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86. Independent Work Systems Using Task Boxes Part 2 10:47

13d ago10:47

10:47

Are you considering using task boxes as part of an independent work system? This episode features your questions (with answers!) to help you get started. Thank you for these questions - they are from a live professional development training all about task boxes. If you're interested in attending the next live training, here's the link: Free Trainin…

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Fear of Man(Kind) 44:31

16d ago44:31

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God has wonderful plans for all our lives, plans we've been looking at in our "Spirit-filled Entrepreneur" series. Often, the fear of mankind gets in the way of us following these plans! Pastor Becky shows how the fear of mankind has been present and disrupting this plan all the way back in Genesis. We need Holy Spirit's guidance to help us recogni…

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85. Independent Work System Set-Up: Your Task Box Questions Answered Part 1 10:26

20d ago10:26

10:26

Task Boxes are a game-changer for independent work systems! In this episode, I'm answering your questions about setting up your student resources for success. Here are the helpful links from this episode: Free Task Box Training: https://webinarkit.com/webinar/registration/668d9f12140d48dc81fa5005 Task Boxes Teaching Facebook Group: https://www.face…

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Spirit-Filled Entreprenuer 1:11:07

24d ago1:11:07

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In part 3 of our Spirit-Filled Entrepreneur series we look at the gifts that each of us have been given and how they line up with our passions. Pastor Becky explains how crisis can be an opportunity as we look at examples of people in our own lives and public figures who have overcome challenges and used them as part of their success. To access the…

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84. Build a IEP Toolkit To Save Time Later 12:17

27d ago12:17

12:17

IEP Meetings - What do you need before, during, and after? This quick podcast episode provides you with the facts plus time-saving tips! Click here to see a list of what every special educator needs in their go-to IEP Binder: https://positivelylearningblog.com/iep-time-savers-for-special-educators/ Ready to set up an independent work system that re…

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Spirit Filled Entrepreneur - pt 2 58:19

1M ago58:19

58:19

Learning to listen to God's voice can seem overwhelming but in this sermon, Pastor Becky gives practical steps to help us hear Holy Spirit's guidance. This week we look at our passions, values and start to explore what gifts we each have as we wait to hear what God is saying or showing us. You can access the worksheets that go along with this sermo…

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83. Setting Up a Special Educator Toolkit (to save time later!) 9:27

1M ago9:27

9:27

Are you overwhelmed by the countless paperwork tasks that come with being a special educator? In this episode, we're breaking down exactly what you need to find quickly - all those daily tasks that really add up IF you're not as organized as you'd like to be! Click here for a list of everything mentioned in this episode of Special Educators Resourc…

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Listening and Communicating: Leadership Skills of Artists 20:35

1M ago20:35

20:35

In this episode Naomi talks to freelance artist Dan Thompson about the skill of listening and communicating when leading co-creative practice. Dan talks about the importance of listening first before making any artistic decisions, as he notes that a lot of participatory arts practice revolves around the artist's idea and getting people involved in …

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Spirit-filled Entrepreneur - Pt 1 1:13:51

1M ago1:13:51

1:13:51

As the body of Christ, we represent God where ever we go. Our everyday lives are meant to be lived in the light of God's love and provision and the natural flow on effect is that the world see Christ through us. Even though we are in a cold and dark winter, stressful economic climate; God wants us to dream and get excited by this life! In this seri…

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Managing Energy Levels: Leadership Skills of Artists 27:49

1M ago27:49

27:49

In this episode, Naomi has a conversation with her colleague at Brighton People's Theatre; Jack Parris. Jack talks about how people can suffer if the energy levels in a room are too high or low. He believes managing energy levels is absolutely integral to the process, nurturing an energetic journey that ebbs and flows over a workshop or creative pr…

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82. Data Forms Every Special Educator Needs 9:30

1M ago9:30

9:30

This is a no-fluff episode for special educators looking for help with data collection! Learn about the exact data tracking forms you really need to have (and which are nice to have after that). Find all the data collection forms you need in one place here: Data Collection Tips for Special Educators Need help choosing between digital or paper-based…

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Unclobber: 1st Corinthians 45:24

2M ago45:24

45:24

When Paul saw the early Christians returning to idol worship, he was disturbed by the behaviour and reminded the church in Corinth that those who worship idols will not inherit the Kingdom of God. In this sermon, Pastor Becky breaks down the meanings of the words in this passage that have been used to condemn loving same-sex relationships and shows…

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Holding Space: Leadership Skills of Artists 28:06

2M ago28:06

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In this conversation Naomi talks to Theatre Director Tanushka Marah about how she olds space in the work that she co-creates with young people. Tanushka talks about this skill when co-creating as being like 'foraging in the dark'. She describes the moments of holding space when the energy is potent and not being afraid of emptiness and to hold ques…

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81. Exactly What You Need to Support Paraprofessionals 12:41

2M ago12:41

12:41

Special Educators, wouldn't it be nice if there's was a printed to do list that told us exactly how to support paraprofessionals and handle tricky situations? I'd love a list like that! This podcast episode kicks off a new special education mini series informally titled "Exactly What You Need to Do!" This first episode in the series is exactly what…

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Unclobber: God in Queer Relationships - Testimonies 2:03:11

2M ago2:03:11

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Two same-sex couples from Melbourne Inclusive Church, Kiera and Jenny and Su-An and Cherlyn, share how God has been with them through their lives. How He has guided them in their journey of understanding their sexuality, relationships, faith and how He has blessed them in their marriages and even used their unions as a time to heal families and bri…

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80. Does the Perfect Special Education Curriculum Exist? 12:39

2M ago12:39

12:39

Special Educators, have you found the perfect curriculum that has everything included to meet your students' needs? Should you even be using a special education curriculum that's separate from general education? These questions and more are answered in this episode of the Special Educators Resource Room! Learn more about balancing student IEP goals…

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Kinesiology Major Jonathan Jackson Williams: How Consistency Leads to Fitness Success 40:09

2M ago40:09

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In this episode, Jonathan Jackson Williams, tackles the challenges and strategies tied to physical activity and recovery. He highlights the significance of listening to one's body and knowing when to take a break from gym routines. Jonathan, a kinesiology student at California State University, Dominguez Hills, emphasizes balancing fitness goals wi…

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Patient: Leadership Qualities of Artists 27:52

2M ago27:52

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In this episode, London based theatre maker, Kane Husbands, discusses the quality of patience and its importance when leading co-creative practice. He talks about how embodying the quality of patience in his workshops is very different to the often high energy theatre and dance performances that he co-creates. He notices that it requires him to fin…

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Unclobber: Romans 36:50

2M ago36:50

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In the book of Romans, Paul addresses how the people had exchanged the knowledge of God to instead worship man-made idols and foreign gods. Part of these forms of worship required men and woman to exchange their natural sexual orientations and o instead engage in same-sex behaviours as part of ritual practices. These passages have been used over ti…

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79. PD on Your Summer To Do List? Listen to these Tips 1st! 9:33

2M ago9:33

9:33

Special Educators, if professional development is on your summer to do list, this episode is for YOU! I'm sharing my top two tips for making the most of summer learning so you'll be ready to thrive in the new school year. Links mentioned in this episode: Ep 31 -Unlock Free Professional Development for Special Educators The Primary Gal - Summer Book…

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True to Yourself: Leadership Qualities of Artists 34:21

2M ago34:21

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In this episode, London based theatre-maker Conrad Murray talks about the importance of being true to himself. He asks himself, 'would my younger self like me right now? Would this be real to him?'. He wants to ensure that he hasn't changed himself to adapt to the dominant culture of arts buildings and the culture of the arts world. He wants to mak…

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Unclobber: Leviticus 43:37

2M ago43:37

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God told Abraham "I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing". Fast forward to the book of Leviticus where God explains how the people of God would become a great nation. In Leviticus, we find a series of Laws designed to help the Israelites live in a way that glorifies God and…

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78. Setting Up Systems for Special Educators 10:42

2M ago10:42

10:42

Classroom set-up, behavior systems... what should a special educator be focusing on during summer break? This podcast episode is full of ideas and they don't require you working all summer during your well-deserved break. Learn about setting up flexible frameworks - a.k.a. "Skeleton Systems" that will serve you when you return to school in after a …

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Adaptable and Flexible: Leadership Qualities of Artists 21:29

2M ago21:29

21:29

In this episode Naomi talks to the freelance artist Kelly Green. Kelly reflects on how she is constantly being adaptable and flexible in her practice when co-creating. She talks about how she is in a state of high alert, observing and anticipating what is going on in a group. There is a discussion about how being adaptable and flexible shows up in …

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Unclobber: Sodom and Gomorrah 43:01

2M ago43:01

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The story of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah has long time served as "evidence" for Christians to discriminate against the LGBTQIA+ community. However, through in-depth study of this passage, Pastor Becky sheds light on the true sins of Sodom: her inhospitality to outsiders and their pride and gluttony whilst the poor and needy suffered right…

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77. End of Year Awards - Creative Ideas for Special Educators 7:48

3M ago7:48

7:48

End of Year award ceremonies may not rank high on your favorites list, but there are a few things we can do to make it easier on all of our students. Check out these creative ideas for special educators! Need a quick set of special education certificates that highlight character education? Here's 50 editable certificates you can print and award tod…

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Empathy and Care for Others: Leadership Qualities of Artists 30:59

3M ago30:59

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In this episode Naomi Alexander talks to Tashi Gore about the quality of Empathy and Care for Others; how artists as leaders of co-created art embody this in their work. Tashi reflects on how she embodies care and empathy in the different contexts that she works in, whether working with 2 people or 100 people. She discusses the importance of the co…

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No Turning Back 39:25

3M ago39:25

39:25

"Remember Lot's Wife" - Luke 17:32 The coming of God's Kingdom is not fully here yet, but we can see that it's near. In Luke, Jesus reminds us that in this troubled world we need to keep moving forward, and not dwell on the past. The Cross before me, the world behind me, no turning back. To support the ministry of Melbourne Inclusive Church go to: …

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76. Special Educator Survival Tips for the End of Year 7:56

3M ago7:56

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End of year tips for supporting students and YOU! If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator. Tune in every Wednesday for practical tips, tools, and t…

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Grounded and Energetic; Leadership Qualities of Artists 34:24

3M ago34:24

34:24

In this episode Naomi Alexander talks to Dr Sita Thomas about the quality of being Grounded and Energetic; how artists as leaders of co-created art embody this in their work. Sita reflects on how she generates energy in a room and how she channels energy by being grounded. Sita reflects on how important it is to be grounded, to be calm and rooted i…

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Pentecost 32:46

3M ago32:46

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"Bethlehem was God with us; Calvary was God for us; and Pentecost is God in us.” - Robert Baer The receiving of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost gave the first followers of Christ the guidance and power to carry out the Great Commission, and just as Joel in the Old Testament prophesied, this gift of God's Spirit is still with followers today…

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75. Using Sensory Bins without Stress 13:52

3M ago13:52

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Your students need more sensory input throughout the day, but how do you fit it in with all of the other IEP goals and objectives you're focused on? In Episode 75 of Special Educators Resource Room, you'll learn how I conquered this exact situation. Sensory Bins ended up being the answer to provide a developmentally appropriate sensory experience A…

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A Nurse Practitioner's Approach to Healthcare: Student Aryss Richardson Interviews Dr. Angela Allen-Washington 32:04

3M ago32:04

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In this episode, I turn the mic over to Aryss Richardson, who is a high school senior simultaneously taking college courses. She aspires to be a nurse. I've arranged for her to interview the esteemed Dr. Angela Allen-Washington, a doctor of nursing practice with over 20 years of experience. I really wanted her to have the opportunity to interview s…

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Prayer - Loving God and Loving Others 42:19

3M ago42:19

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When Jesus taught us how to pray He was doing more than just giving us a few lines to repeat in the Lord's Prayer. Jesus teaches us how to have a meaningful prayer life, one that teaches us about God's divine nature and gives us insight into our own selves. To support the ministry of Melbourne Inclusive Church go to: https://www.michurch.org.au/you…

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Open and Humble; Leadership Qualities of Artists 33:36

3M ago33:36

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In this episode Naomi Alexander talks to Ned Glasier about the quality of being Open and Humble; how artists as leaders of co-created art embody this in their work. Ned reflects on how being open manifests in the room and in the body of the artist leading the room. They discuss how an artist's body is almost porous in order to receive and respond d…

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74. Classroom Movement Ideas (When Brain Breaks Aren't Enough) 12:19

3M ago12:19

12:19

Working with especially active students? Here's some tips to incorporate more kinesthetic movement activities into your everyday learning, For more teaching tips and creative ideas, check out these special education topics: https://positivelylearningblog.com/what-to-do-with-wiggly-students/ https://positivelylearningblog.com/classroom-movement-game…

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What Does it Cost to Give? 39:15

3M ago39:15

39:15

The topic of money for some is a real blessing, and for others is a real dilemma or even a point of contention. Wherever we sit on the issue of money and giving, it’s in the Bible so we should learn about what the Bible says about money. What does it cost us to give? To support the ministry of Melbourne Inclusive Church go to: https://www.michurch.…

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73. Help Students Become More Independent (So You Can Pull Small Groups!) 13:33

3M ago13:33

13:33

You want to pull small groups, but can't imagine your students working independently for any amount of time? This episode is FULL of ideas for supporting students AND getting your time back. Learn about the main components of independent work systems and what you need to start setting up your classroom today! Special Promotion: 🎉 Don't miss this sp…

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The Lord's Supper 43:25

4M ago43:25

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The Lord's Supper is a picture of the redemption from God for all people. What started in the beginning with God covering Adam and Eve came to completion in Christ. Throughout the ages we see God covering us but the means by which God does this changed over time. In the Garden it was God, in the Old Testament it was still God but God used a human b…

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72. Fine Motor Skills (When Students Don't Qualify for OT) 13:54

4M ago13:54

13:54

Tune in for simple teacher tips to help young students. improve their fine motor skills during a busy school day in special education settings. You'll learn how to make these activities part of your regular classroom routine without needing extra time. This ensures that all students, even those who might not qualify for occupational therapy, get th…

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Meaning of Water Baptism 40:59

4M ago40:59

40:59

Pastor Becky talks about water baptism and what this public declaration of faith means. Using the demonstration that Jesus gave us in his own baptism and explaining the significance of the words "You are my Son, with whom I am well pleased" we learn the impact baptism has on our lives today. To support the ministry of Melbourne Inclusive Church go …

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71. How Do You Fit in SEL into Your Already Busy Day? 11:38

4M ago11:38

11:38

Social Emotional Learning has a BIG impact on classroom community, but how do you fit it into an already jam-packed school day? I'm sharing 3 practical tips for adding SEL to your classroom WITHOUT disrupting the routine. Try this ideas with your own students! Links mentioned in this episode of Special Educators Resource Room: Restorative Practice …

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Sharing Our Faith-Members Sharing Their Stories 35:46

4M ago35:46

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MIC has been exploring how to share our faith in a world where this may be very difficult. Jesus gives us a great commission. The best way to honour what Jesus has done is to tell others. This week three members of Melbourne Inclusive Church shared a portion of their stories with us. To support the ministry of Melbourne Inclusive Church go to: http…

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