Tara Brabazon's Blog, page 52
April 22, 2014
Anne McLeod 15 - The Mock Queen speaks
Anne McLeod, Steve Redhead and Tara Brabazon review her performance in the mock.
April 7, 2014
Mick Winter 2 - How does a film line become memorable?
Mick Winter talks with Tara Brabazon and Steve Redhead to discuss his PhD. There is attention on how a film line becomes memorable and moves through space and time.
March 28, 2014
Anne McLeod 14 - Mock Time
Yes, the time for Anne McLeod's mock exam is upon us! Steve, Tara and Anne rehearse the question and answer format for her confirmation of candidature for her PhD. Real time. Real answers. Weird things happened.
March 23, 2014
Anne McLeod 13 - Time for an oral examination
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.
March 8, 2014
Mick Winter 1 - Memes For Beginners
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.
Teaching Hamlet through Donnie Darko
Betsy Sullivan presents her research on how to teach Hamlet through Donnie Darko, and Donnie Darko through Hamlet.
February 19, 2014
Assessment and moderation at a moment of change
Tara talks with Dr Jae Major about assessment and moderation.
February 1, 2014
What Would You Recommend To First Year University Students Just Starting A Course?
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.
January 28, 2014
The power of professional placements
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.
January 23, 2014
What Makes An Outstanding Teacher? A Conversation With Paige Bennett
Tara talks with Paige Bennett about the characteristics of an outstanding teacher.
