Teachers Talk Radio

Can university degrees be industry-focused without becoming job factories?: The Late Late Show with Seema Aggarwal

Students want jobs and, for many, a degree feels like the ticket to landing one. But should getting career-ready really be the main purpose of university? What do we risk losing when degrees become too industry-focused? And what happens if we don’t prepare students for work at all? Join Seema as she tackles these big questions with Dr. Paul Caplan, leader of MA Advertising at UAL.

How should schools manage debates on immigration, race, and St George’s flags?: The Late Show with Tom Rogers

Tom Rogers is joined by Gulcin Cesli, co CEO of Spring Partnership Trust, and Manny Botwe, Headteacher of Tytherington School and President of ASCL, to discuss the important issue of how schools should manage debates on immigration, race, and St George’s flags.

AI in the Science Classroom: The Late Show with Matthew Wemyss

What happens when algorithms meet acids and AI rubs shoulders with Bunsen burners? In this show, we’re diving into the weird, wonderful world of teaching science with tech. in this show Matt is joined by the brilliant Alex Gray.

Teaching for Tomorrow: The Saturday Lunch Show with Famida Choudhary

Teaching for Tomorrow: SDGs, Subject Links & Student Voice.
In this thought-provoking show, host Famida Choudhary speaks with educator Sapna Raghava about transforming classrooms into purpose-driven spaces through the power of SDG-focused learning, interdisciplinary teaching, and student-led action.From climate projects and zero hunger campaigns to inclusive strategies for students of determination, the discussion unpacks how real-world learning, tech-enabled differentiation, and empathy can create deeper engagement for every child.Tune in for actionable ideas, classroom stories, and a fresh perspective on what it truly means to teach with care, curiosity, and global consciousness.

Do heads need training to avoid ‘talking down’ to parents?: Points of View

The education secretary has said that school leaders should have more training and support on how to communicate with parents effectively. Speaking at the Labour Party’s annual conference in Liverpool this week, Ms Phillipson said heads should not “drift into judgement” when interacting with parents. What do you think? 
Jo Fox, Rae Whitehouse, Liz Webb, Michael Wright and Tom Rogers discuss. 

Self Censorship in Stories: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester

Through the lens of children's literature, Darren explores the sticky debate of self censorship in teaching.

TikTok Took My Tutor Time: The Friday Morning Break Show with Carl Smith

In this episode, I explore one of the biggest challenges facing schools today; how short form content and constant notifications are reshaping the way young people focus, learn and interact in school. From the pressures on tutor time to the wider implications for teaching and learning, we'll consider what this means for educators, parents, and pupils alike.
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Personal branding and Linkedin for academics: The Twilight Show with Timea Kadar

Why and how should you build your personal brand as an academic? An exciting conversation at Tuesday Twilight Show with Timea Kadar, and her brilliant guests, Dr Sonal Jain and Rafael Dos Santos.

The Fourth R: Giving Oracy its Voice - Thursday Late, Late Show with Chris Wilkinson

Join Chris as he unpacks the role of oracy in education, from equity and policy to the pandemic and the workplace of the future. In the age of AI, he argues oracy may be the most human skill we have left.

How research meets the classroom: The Late Late show with Graham Stanley

On tonight's Late Late show, I was joined by Noha Omaya in Cairo, Egypt for a conversation about how research meets the classroom: what students really learn, and we talked about the hidden curriculum, storytelling & critical thinking.