About this episode

The episode discusses Universal Design for Learning, student suspension policies, and the impact of technology in education while addressing misconceptions in neuroscience.

This week we’re diving into three topics that have generated plenty of headlines, strong opinions, and more than a few questionable cases of what we’ve termed ‘neurononsense’. We unpack discussions around the Victorian' Government’s decision to give principals more powers to suspend students, finally talk about Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and its inherent similarities to learning styles (the neuromyth that keeps on giving!), and talk to technology in the classroom. As always, we’re less interested in what’s popular than what’s supported by evidence - or what’s not. Have something you want us to discuss in a future episode? Or want to find us? Get in touch on any of our socials below! We get a lot of listener requests, but will try to cover as many of your suggestions as possible. Greg Ashman Greg is a school leader at Ballarat Clarendon College and holds a PhD in instructional design from UNSW. Substack – Filling the Pail LinkedIn – Greg Ashman X/Twitter – @greg_ashman If you’re interested in working with Greg at Ballarat Clarendon College, please see here for open roles and expressions of interest . Caiti Wade Caiti is a leader of pedagogy at a boys’ secondary school in…

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