International Boys' Schools Coalition Exploring Boys' Education (Members Channel)

Exploring Boys' Education (Members Channel)

The International Boys’ Schools Coalition champions boys’ education. Join us for this regular podcast that delves into and examines current issues affecting boys, teachers of boys and boys’ schools.
Occasionally English United States Education
51 Episodes
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S2/Ep.07 - Better Boys, Better Men: An Exploring Books Feature

Hear directly from Andrew Reiner about his new book, Better Boys, Better Men: The New Masculinity That Creates Greater Courage and Emotional Resiliency. Reiner explores how modern masculinity is harming and holding back men—and all of society—and illuminates what we can do to promote a new masculinity that lets men…
22 Jan 2021 45 min

S2/Ep.05 - The Tech Solution: An Exploring Books Feature

Hear directly from award-winning, Harvard-trained psychiatrist and No. 1 best-selling author Shimi Kang about her new book, The Tech Solution: Creating Healthy Habits for Kids Growing Up in a Digital World. Kang explores the attention economy of the tech industry and tech addiction. She defines how toxic, junk, and healthy…
13 Nov 2020 27 min

S2/Ep.04 - The Pastoral Care of Boys

In the latest episode of the IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education Podcast, Tim Jarvis from Michaelhouse (South Africa) discusses the essential role pastoral care plays in boys’ schools. Jarvis offers insight into the challenges presented in caring for boys, social and emotional warning signals boys might show, vulnerability in boys, and…
26 Oct 2020 34 min

S2/Ep.03 - Boy Voice and Choice

Explore strategies to develop boys’ agency in learning with Margot Long, Katy Mellor, Luke Rawle, and Stephen Krawec. The IBSC action researchers share their findings and insights into the power of giving boys freedom to truly develop their own voices, make significant choices, collaborate, innovate, problem solve, ask their own…
4 Oct 2020 41 min

S2/Ep.02 - Boys and Mental Health

Explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on boys’ mental wellness with mental health advocate Natasha Devon, who highlights the importance of checking in with boys and offers teachers tips on how to help students process the challenges associated with our new way of life. She also suggests strategies schools…
13 Sep 2020 29 min

S2/Ep.01 - Boys, Porn, and Sexual Health

Content Warning: Due to the nature of this topic, some adult themes are discussed. Explore the impact of pornography on boys’ understanding of relationships, consent, and sexual health in this conversation with Justine Ang Fonté, director of health and wellness at The Dalton School in New York. Fonté highlights the…
31 Aug 2020 34 min

S1/Ep.14 - Women in Leadership in Boys' Schools

Explore the role of women in leadership in boys’ schools as Minna Shulman and Kathy Funamoto from Selwyn House School (Canada) and Lorri Hamilton Durbin from Town School for Boys (United States) share their insight and experience. These leaders draw on their successful careers in boys’ schools to inspire and…
31 May 2020 50 min

S1/Ep.13 - IBSC Talking Heads: A Conversation with Tom Batty and John Botti

Listen to the second IBSC Talking Heads feature episode. IBSC Director of Membership Engagement, Bruce Collins, chats with Tom Batty, principal of Scotch College, Melbourne (Australia), and John Botti, headmaster of The Browning School (United States)—two seasoned professionals passionate about the role boys’ schools play in preparing boys for lives…
12 May 2020 40 min

S1/Ep.11 - Reaching, Teaching, and Succeeding with Boys of Color (Part Two)

Continue exploring effective ideas for reaching, teaching, and succeeding with boys of color with global perspective from IBSC educators worldwide. Johnny Waititi from Westlake Boys High School (New Zealand) and Toti West from Hamilton Boys’ High School (New Zealand) discuss the work they do to facilitate bicultural empowerment in their…
8 Apr 2020 56 min

S1/Ep.10 - Reaching, Teaching, and Succeeding with Boys of Color (Part One)

Explore effective ideas for reaching, teaching, and succeeding with boys of color. Hear experts Joseph Nelson of Swarthmore College, Randall Kennedy of Harvard Law School, and Jack Pannell of Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys (United States) speak from experience and research about the myriad issues to consider. Learn about the…
22 Mar 2020 52 min

S1/Ep.09 - Boys, Relationships, and Sexual Citizenship

The latest episode of the IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education Podcast explores how boys’ schools around the globe are encouraging boys to embrace respectful relationships and responsible sexual citizenship. IBSC’s Bruce Collins discusses these essential topics with Tracy Mackenzie of St. Alban’s College (South Africa), Ojeda Hall of One Love, Christopher…
21 Feb 2020 48 min

S1/Ep.08 - Teacher Feature: Harness the Power of Narrative to Teach Boys

For thousands of years people have used stories to process and make sense of the world around them. Stories connect us to one another, helping us learn about our history and ancestors. We tell our own stories to transform ourselves, inspire others, and help define our own identity. When we…
19 Jan 2020 42 min

S1/Ep.06 - IBSC Talking Heads: A Conversation with Anthony Micallef and Shane Kidwell

Listen to the first of many IBSC Talking Heads feature episodes. IBSC Director of Membership Engagement Bruce Collins chats with Anthony Micallef, headmaster of Brisbane Grammar School (Australia), and Shane Kidwell, headmaster of St. Alban’s College (South Africa)—two seasoned professionals passionate about the role boys’ schools play in preparing boys…
8 Dec 2019 40 min

S1/Ep.05 - The Experts Speak: The Digital Life of Boys

Join IBSC Director of Membership Engagement Bruce Collins as he hosts conversations about the digital life of boys with Shimi Kang, Laura Tierney from The Social Institute, and Emma Sadleir from The Digital Law Co. Explore the influence of mobile technology, social media, and the internet on boys. Hear experts…
17 Nov 2019 46 min

S1/Ep.04 - Establishing Cultures of Research and Innovation in Boys’ Schools

Join Caitlin Munday, research fellow—professional learning at The Scots College (Australia), as she hosts two group interviews about establishing cultures of innovation and research in boys’ schools. In the first interview, Ian Lambert, principal of The Scots College and chair of the IBSC Research Committee, explains the power of research-rich…
27 Oct 2019 38 min

S1/Ep.03 - IBSC Online Learning: Exploring New Teaching Paradigms

Join IBSC Director of Membership Engagement Bruce Collins as he hosts conversations about IBSC online learning with course facilitators. Dive deep into what it means to be a boys’ educator. Gain insight into the successful practice of teaching boys as we explore the purpose and nuances of the IBSC online…
6 Oct 2019 59 min

S1/Ep.01 - Developing Boys’ Hearts: Wellness and Well-Being in Boys’ Schools

Join IBSC Director of Membership Engagement, Bruce Collins, as he hosts conversations about the importance of boys’ wellness with Hal Hannaford, headmaster, Selwyn House School (Canada); Sonia Lupien, director and founder, Centre for Studies on Human Stress; and Ned Hallowell, renowned psychiatrist and New York Times best-selling author. At the…
4 Sep 2019 36 min
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