OVER DEZE AFLEVERING
Join Catriona Vo in conversation with Louise Brown, an experienced History teacher with over 20 years in the classroom across the UK and Australia.
Louise is the Head of the Sociocultural Faculty at St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School in Brisbane and President of the Queensland History Teachers' Association. She is passionate about teaching and learning, creating conditions in her classroom where all students have a seat at the table.
In this episode, Louise and Catriona discuss how teachers can design lessons that draw on students' background knowledge and tackle complex texts. Louise also reflects on professional longevity, sharing what has helped her sustain growth, challenge, and connection across a long teaching career.
In this episode, Louise reflects on:- 🧠 The Science of Learning principles and how to open up richer conversations in classrooms where students are confident to think, speak, and engage
- 📘 Key considerations for building lessons that make complex ideas accessible for students
- 🌱 Practical ways teachers can keep learning, reflecting, and growing over time
Louise also writes about teaching in her blog From Bradford to Brisbane at
https://secondarysource.com.au
