Marking the Role
Marking the Role
Episode 25: Is a University Degree REALLY worth it?
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Episode 25: Is a University Degree REALLY worth it?

A University Degree: Yes or No? We ask students, lecturers, and others if the Australian tertiary education system is letting students down or building them up.

(00:00) Introduction

(05:20) First comment from The Daily Insight

(07.44) Interview with Sarah Taylor, a student who’s completed undergraduate and now completing a post graduate degree.

(16:05) Brain Break: Hey Sweet Sienna by Cherry MaMalade

(19:30) Second comment from The Daily Insight

(22:48) Interview with Jeff Barnes, lecturer and program coordinator with over 30 years’ experience in the University Sector.

(40:02) Interview with Ishbel Dunsmore, Education Officer from the Student Representative Council of Sydney University Student Union.

(51:12) Voice on Freedom of Speech at University from The Institute of Public Affairs.

(53:00) Wind-up and short comment from Associate Professor John de Noble from Macquarie School of Education.

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Marking the Role
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Marking the Role is podcast for teachers. While based in the Illawarra region of NSW, the podcast is for all teachers – from pre-school to university. It confronts the hard and often uncomfortable issues in education – without fear or favor.