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Teachers Talk RadioCreating Culture: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester
Following on from last week's show on whole-school approaches to wellbeing, Darren discusses what it means to create a school culture, the danger of not being…
Teachers Talk RadioDesigning Tasks that Challenge: The Late Show with James Radburn
In this episode, we explore the intricacies of task design in education. Joined by Alex Bedford, Lauren Meadows, and Elliot Morgan, we unpack how…
Teachers Talk RadioMaking EHCP applications a whole lot easier: The Twilight Show with Claire Cannon
Got lots of EHCP applications to do? Needs assessment requests taking hours (or even days) of your time? Join me as I share some tips to help you reduce your…
Teachers Talk RadioGrammar! Are rules meant to be broken? The Twilight Show with Michelle Hinds
Michelle is joined by special guest Angela Slack to discuss the teaching of grammar in schools.
Teachers Talk RadioTeaching First Aid to meet National Curriculum requirements with Resus Rangers: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson
Hannah Wilson is joined by Stephen Clifford-Franklin from Resus Rangers, who provide Quality First Aid Workshops, Assemblies & Educational Resources for…
Teachers Talk RadioCorridor controversy - rules, decor, 'schools as prisons': The Late Show with Tom Rogers
Tom is joined by Alex Rawlings, primary headteacher, plus assorted teacher-callers who share their views on the recent controversy regarding this corridor…
Teachers Talk RadioInstructional Coaching: The Twilight Show with Adam Kohlbeck
In this show, Adam is joined by Paul Cline, a teacher and Professional development lead from Suffolk. Adam and Paul discuss all things Instructional coaching…
Teachers Talk RadioLooked After Children: the Sunday Social with Anna Hudson
Anna Hudson and her guest Toya Dunscombe explore the challenges and barriers facing looked after children in the education and care systems, and suggest a few…
Teachers Talk RadioEnhancing Teacher Collaboration: The Monday Late Late Show With Toby Doncaster
Toby and Piers Gledhill talk about how to make pair-teaching work in the classroom, whether it's with TAs, mentees or teachers. We also look at the culture of…
Teachers Talk RadioPractical advice for pupil wellbeing:The Monday morning break with Marie Greenhalgh
In this show Kirsten and I discuss definitions of well-being, key strategies that teachers can implement in their classrooms and some of the challenges that…
Teachers Talk RadioWhy does diversity in history teaching matter? The Late Show with David Brown
David is joined by Josh Perry Garry the 2022 National Diversity Award winner, Head of History, author and public speaker. In this show they discuss what…
Teachers Talk RadioA Whole School Approach to Wellbeing: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester
Darren looks at what a WSA to wellbeing looks like and thinks about why staff wellbeing should be just as big a priority as pupil wellbeing.
Teachers Talk RadioLooking back at Sure Start: The Friday Morning Break with John Gibbs
My guest this week is Naomi Eisenstadt the first director of Sure Start. Sure Start was the boldest attempt to close the inequality gap in education since the…
Teachers Talk RadioBill Rogers on Teachers Talk Radio: TTR Special Interview
Tom Rogers talks to Australian behaviour expert Bill Rogers about all things behaviour in schools - what's going wrong? What needs to change? What strategies…
Teachers Talk RadioNature Walk: The Thursday Twilight Show with Stephen Lockyer
Stephen takes listeners on an eclectic journey through myriad topics pertinent to teachers including a magnificent trip to Norfolk.
Teachers Talk RadioLeadership that Cares: The Late Late Show with Paul Hazzard
Paul talks to Dr Cheryl Bauman about caring leadership. This episode is a 'must-listen' for current and aspiring leaders in schools. Episode Chapters (06:12)…
Teachers Talk RadioProject Based Learning in Construction: The Morning Break with Sabrina Ahmed-Qureshi
Sabrina and Ian Moore discuss Project Based Learning and how Ian has designed, developed and implemented it for his construction students.
Teachers Talk RadioJulia Waters in conversation with Tom Rogers: TTR Special interview
Julia Waters, the sister of headteacher Ruth Perry, joins Tom Rogers to discuss all things OFSTED. Julia talks about the lead up to the death of Ruth, the…
Teachers Talk RadioConcept Driven Curriculum: The Twilight Show with Adam Kohlbeck
A dive into building curriculum around key concepts and how this can aid processing and build meaningful learning opportunities that enhance long-term memory…
Teachers Talk RadioEAL: What's it all about? The Monday Morning Break with Khanh-Duc Kuttig
In this episode, the first in my series with educators from international schools, Gemma Donovan, Head of EAL at a British curriculum international school in…
Teachers Talk RadioTo mix or not to mix? The Twilight Show with Michelle Hinds
An exploration of the relevance of single sex schools in the 21st century. Ikem and Faye share their own experiences attending single sex schools as students…
Teachers Talk RadioSchool governance: the Twilight Show with Krupa and Nazya
Krupa and Nazya are joined by former Headteacher and Chair of Governors Julia Skinner. A refreshingly honest conversation about the purpose of quality school…
Teachers Talk RadioNeurodiversity and Writing: The Late Late Show with Sean Mackay
Tonight I talked to award winning author Emily Randall-Jones about neurodiversity and writing, the creative process and everything in between. We talk about…
Teachers Talk RadioSkills and Traits: can we learn and grow? The Late Show with Maxine
Following on from the show about leadership qualities, Maxine explores the idea that these are not fixed. Thinking about Growth Mindset, limiting assumptions…
Teachers Talk RadioTeachers' Academic Optimism: The Late Late Show with Paul Hazzard
Join Paul as he chats with Ruud Lelieur of the University of Antwerp about Teachers' Academic Optimism. Find out the three main components of changing how your…
Teachers Talk RadioTeachers and their accents: The Late Show with Lucy Neuburger
Lucy explores teacher accents - have they held some teachers back? Lucy is joined by a range of guests who describe their experience of having a prominent…
Teachers Talk RadioBehaviour and Climate for Learning: The Late Late Show with Kathryn Taylor
Kathryn is joined by AHT Zoe Neagle to discuss her first year in her role in a North London school. We discuss the journey from identification of improvement…
Teachers Talk RadioPresenting children to Maths: The Late Show with Tom Rogers and Guest host Kathryn Clark
Tom Rogers and special guest host Kathryn Clark interview Maths educator and author David Shattock about his John Catt publication; 'Presenting Children to…
Teachers Talk RadioDipping Toes In The Edtech Pool: The Monday Late Late Show With Toby Doncaster
Toby Doncaster and Aileen Wallace uncover the secrets behind embracing edtech in the classroom. What are the benefits and pitfalls and how does one start in…
Teachers Talk RadioInclusivity and Diversity: The Monday Morning Break with Marie
Join me as I talk to Richard Ingam. Richard is a researcher at the University of Exeter's School of Education. A former teacher he now specialises in inclusive…
Teachers Talk RadioA-Level Politics Special: The Sunday Lunch Show with Chris Wilkinson
Join Chris as he offers insights into key aspects of A-Level Politics including comparative theory, ideologies and evaluation.
Teachers Talk RadioTeachers, phones and social media: The Sunday Social with Anna Hudson
Should teachers use phones in the classroom? How should teachers interact with social media? What are the safeguarding risks for teachers and students when…
Teachers Talk RadioSustainability in Education: The Twilight Show with Graham Stanley
On today's show, I spoke about the SDGs and sustainability in education with my guest, Gabriela Madera from Argentina.
Teachers Talk RadioToxicity in the Workplace: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester
What does it mean to have a toxic colleague? What can schools do to tackle toxic employees? Join Darren on a short journey into the idea of workplace toxicity.
Teachers Talk RadioStudying Taylor Swift in Schools: The Friday Morning Break with John Gibbs
Are you lost for a way to make Shakespeare come alive in class or are you looking for a poetry lesson your students will remember? Then teach Taylor Swift. My…
Teachers Talk RadioThe Middle Ground for T-Levels and A-Levels: The Morning Break with Sabrina Ahmed-Qureshi
Sabrina is joined by Dr Simon Fox who discusses the gap in between T-Level and A-Level offers for Level 3 programmes following recent reforms in Further…
Teachers Talk RadioTeaching in the Family: what's it like to have a parent who's a teacher? The Late Show with Hannah Wilson
Hannah is joined by members of her own family to find out what it's like to live with a teacher!
Teachers Talk RadioOur Favourite Fictional Teachers: The Tuesday Late Late Show with Emily Edwards
Join me as we discuss some of our favourite fictional teachers - what makes them so good (both as a character and as a teacher) and what can we learn from…
Teachers Talk RadioWellbeing... We're all in it together! The Late Show with Tom Rogers, Hannah Wilson, Steve Waters and Suneta Bagri
Wellbeing! - One of the most important topics in education today. Join hosts Tom Rogers and Hannah Wilson as they are joined by Steve and Suneta from Teachwell…
Teachers Talk RadioJust DoS-ing around: The Monday Morning Break with Khanh-Duc Kuttig
In this episode, Jim Fuller shares his journey from teacher, to Director of Studies in a language school. We hear about what his work entails, where the…
Teachers Talk RadioThe role of AI in the future of education: The Late Show with James Radburn
James Radburn is joined by Laura Knight and Chris Goodall as we explore the role of AI in Education. Together, they discuss the intricacies of integrating AI…
Teachers Talk RadioLeadership Qualities - From Vision to Vulnerability: The Twilight Show with Maxine
Maxine is joined by Alice Gregson, CEO of Forum Strategy to talk about the qualities make a great leader. Discussing the importance of context, qualities and…
Teachers Talk RadioUsing Escape Room Games in the Classroom: The Twilight Show with Graham Stanley
On today's show, I look at how teachers can turn their classroom into a live escape room game. How best can you do this while ensuring the students are still…
Teachers Talk RadioAre We Professionals?: TheSaturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester
Darren reviews the nature of a 'profession' and discusses the need for community in order for a professional to thrive.
Teachers Talk RadioTeaching Grammar: The Late Show with Lucy Neuburger
Lucy chats with former teacher and author Lucy Strange about grammar teaching. They discuss whether the problem is what’s being taught or how it is being…
Teachers Talk RadioSurviving the ECF: The Late Late Show with Kathryn Taylor
Kathryn is joined by ECT2 Liam Selsby as he reaches the final term of the ECF. We discuss professional learning and engaging with feedback (as an ECT and from…
Teachers Talk RadioShell-Shocked: The Easter Twilight Show with Stephen Lockyer
Join Stephen for a wonderfully meandering journey through his teaching week. He gives his tips on some tools and apps that teachers could use to make their…
Teachers Talk RadioLearning Walkthrus with Tom Sherrington: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson
Hannah Wilson interviews author, blogger, speaker and Walkthrus creator Tom Sherrington about the latest book his Walkthrus series - Learning Walkthrus. Hear…
Teachers Talk RadioGen Alpha: The Saturday Breakfast with Darren Lester
Darren explores the defining features of Generation Alpha, which (to no-ones surprise) is the tech they use.
Teachers Talk Radio'Can I Really Be Queer Here?' LGBT+ Experiences in Faith Schools: The Late Late Show with Rae
Host Rae and guest Natasha Brandon delve into the nuanced experiences of LGBT+ educators working within faith schools.
Teachers Talk RadioAuthentic Learning with This is School: The Late Show with Tom Hopkins Burke
Tom is joined by the 'This is School' team to discuss the concept of authentic learning and how the 'This is School' platform can support it. Find out more…
Teachers Talk RadioHunter-Gatherers as Teachers and Learners: The Late Show with Christopher Vowles
Christopher talks to Dr Sheina Lew-Levy of Durham University about the educational practices of modern hunter-gatherer communities.
Teachers Talk RadioAn Inspector Calls: The Sunday Lunchtime Show with Chris Wilkinson
Join Chris Wilkinson as he talks to Helen Young about learning visits. Both teacher and observer perspectives are offered in an interesting debate on why…
Teachers Talk RadioThe OurEcho Challenge from EarthEcho International: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson
Are you interested in eco-schools? Dive into the captivating world of eco-education with host Hannah Wilson, as she brings together the inspirational Philippe…
Teachers Talk RadioDirect and explicit instruction - The Late Show with Emily-Grace Folorunsho
Join Emily-Grace as she talks to Zach Groshell @MrZachG about explicit and direct instruction. A super show that uncovers the ingredients for effective…
Teachers Talk RadioWomen as Leaders in Education Part 2: The Twilight Show with Michelle Hinds
Michelle is joined by special guest Liz Free to discuss the challenges faced by women in education and how they are being overcome every day. At what rate are…
Teachers Talk RadioEffective Learner Feedback: The Late late Show With Toby Doncaster
Join me as Matthew Ruddle and I discuss what makes effective feedback, how it benefits learners and teachers alike and why 'constructive criticism' should be…
Teachers Talk RadioRaising awareness of neurodiversity: The Monday Morning Break with Marie Greenhalgh
On this show, Matt and I talk about neurodiversity, strengths, challenges, knowledge and giving yourself permission to look after yourself.
Teachers Talk RadioCommanding Confidence: The Late Show with Omer Pazar
Join us for a dynamic and insightful episode where we dive deep into innovative strategies and pedagogical approaches that are transforming the way students…
Teachers Talk RadioTeaching Academic Writing: The Late Late Show with Sean Mackay
Sean chats to Katie in Illinois about how best to get quality writing out of students. She answers the question, what's the best reading to do to support…