Educational Broadcasting

In this episode, Tracy Burton interviews Dr Jennifer Hart, an Associate Lecturer in Early Childhood Education at the University of the Sunshine Coast. The focus of Dr Hart’s current research is on “aggressive play behaviour” — a major component of various types of young children’s sociodramatic play such as rough-and-tumble play, superhero play, fantasy play, “bad guy” play, play fighting, and gun play. Dr Hart is interested in the perceptions and benefits of all types of aggressive play behaviour, the developmental impact this play behaviour has on young children—particularly boys—and the needed reform of state and national policies that ban such play. #Interview by Senior Teacher, Tracy Burton, BA Arts (Communication – Theatre/Media), Grad Dip Ed

In 2015, the Federal Government committed an additional 12 million dollars to raise awareness, interest and achievement in STEM subjects in Australia’s primary and secondary schools – STEM meaning Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. So what does this mean for the future of Science education in QLD? How will our students benefit from the initiative and what can parents do to engage their children in STEM subjects and careers? Senior Chemistry, Mathematics and Science teacher, Mrs Michelle Muir discusses the importance of STEM Education. #Interview by Senior Teacher, Tracy Burton, BA Arts (Communication – Theatre/Media), Grad Dip Ed

In this episode, Tracy Burton continues her discussion with Associate Professor Michael Nagel from the University of the Sunshine Coast as he shares his research on the role of technology in modern education. Associate Professor Michael Nagel is an expert on human development and the psychology of learning. His research areas include neurological development in children, early and adolescent development, as well as gender and learning. #Interview by Senior Teacher, Tracy Burton, BA Arts (Communication – Theatre/Media), Grad Dip Ed

Episode 1 features Associate Professor Michael Nagel from the University of the Sunshine Coast who is an expert on human development and the psychology of learning. His research areas include neurological development in children, early and adolescent development, as well as gender and learning. #Interview by Senior Teacher, Tracy Burton, BA Arts (Communication – Theatre/Media), Grad Dip Ed

The Hill Never Ends PODCAST was recorded live at the Roslyn Packer Theatre in Walsh Bay, Sydney on February 28th 2016. The “Gathering of the Clan” was an event designed to celebrate the long history of the Bachelor of Communications - Theatre Media degree at Charles Sturt University, Bathurst. Episode 3 is a cracker! Listen to a live recording of Dr Kate Smith performing as Rusty Nails. I also catch up with Kate directly after her performance. Finally, Mike Finch and Jerry Boland give inspiring, extended interviews regarding all things TM. #Interviews by Tracy Burton, BA Arts (Communication – Theatre/Media), Grad Dip Ed

The Hill Never Ends PODCAST was recorded live at the Roslyn Packer Theatre in Walsh Bay, Sydney on February 28th 2016. The “Gathering of the Clan” was an event designed to celebrate the long history of the Bachelor of Communications - Theatre Media degree at Charles Sturt University, Bathurst. Episode 2 features interviews with graduates Kath Melbourne and Stephanie McLelland as well Former-Lecturer, Graduate and professional Director, Annabel Scholes. Former Lecturer Bill Blaike and Senior Lecturer Jerry Boland honour the legacy of the great Dr John Carroll while Phil Glen asks us to remember those we have lost. #Interviews by Tracy Burton, BA Arts (Communication – Theatre/Media), Grad Dip Ed

The Hill Never Ends PODCAST was recorded live at the Roslyn Packer Theatre in Walsh Bay, Sydney on February 28th 2016. The “Gathering of the Clan” was an event designed to celebrate the long history of the Bachelor of Communications - Theatre Media degree at Charles Sturt University, Bathurst. Episode 1 features current lecturers Adam Deusain and Dan Aubin as well as past lecturer Mr Bill Blaike. We also hear from Mike Finch as he tries to get the crowd to ‘form a snake'. Graduate Anthony Hillis discusses government funding for the Arts and to wrap it up I talk to the ever-funny Gabby Milgate about Peter Brock’s clutch. #Interviews by Tracy Burton, BA Arts (Communication – Theatre/Media), Grad Dip Ed