Teachers Talk Radio

Why are private schools ditching GCSEs?: The Late Show with Brent Poland and Adam Spence

Brent, Adam and various guests discuss why more and more independent schools are choosing to turn away from GCSEs. 

The Super Quick Guide to Learning Theories & Teaching Approaches: The Late Late Show with Hannah Wilson

Hannah is joined by Author Andy Goldhawk to discuss his new book The Super Quick Guide to Learning Theories & Teaching Approaches. You can grab your copy from Sage Education here: The Super Quick Guide to Learning Theories and Teaching Approaches | SAGE Publications Ltd - you can get 25% off your purchase by using the code TTR25 on checkout.

Building Positive Relationships: The Tuesday Late Late Show with Emily Edwards

Join me, Emily Edwards, as we explore a practical definition of what positive relationships are, and discuss some tried and tested tips for building more positive working relationships with our students.

Flex Education - A guide for flexible working in schools: The Late Show with Tom Rogers

As the profession veers into possibly its biggest recruitment and retention crisis in its history, Tom Rogers asks his special guests Lindsay Patience and Lucy Rose - is teaching getting left behind when it comes to flexible working?
Tom discusses all aspects of flexible working, drawn from Lucy and Lindsay's SAGE publications book; 'Flex Education'. How can schools embrace flexible working? What are the benefits of a culture of flexible working? Why is this so important for teachers? Find out during this 90 minute show.
You can get a TTR special 25% off this book when you purchase here: https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/flex-education/book275451 using the coupon code TTR25 at checkout.

The gender divide - teaching boys: The Late Late Show with Ritchie Slack

Ritchie discusses the gender gap and teaching boys.

Teaching Reading and the Power of Reading Aloud: The Late Show with Christopher Vowles

Christopher discusses how to develop a school community reading culture and the benefits of reading aloud with author, teacher and literacy advocate, Pam Allyn.

Neglect in education: The Sunday Twilight Show with Maud

What do we mean by neglect? Is neglect relative?
Maud is looking at the definition of neglect in education through a safeguarding perspective but she is also asking bigger questions such as: Is neglect only happening in that family unit or is there such a thing as institutional neglect in the UK?
 

Racial Equity - Can it be achieved? The twilight show with Maxine H

Currently, only 6% of school leaders in the UK identify as BAME. As the 2021 UK census showed that 18% of the UK population are from a black, Asian or mixed ethnic group, this shows how significant this under representation is.
Maxine talks to Sufian Sadiq about the systemic racism that exists in education. Allyship alone isn't enough, we discuss the issues, consequences and ways forward. 

Burnout: The Saturday Morning Breakfast Show with Darren Lester

On the 2023 autumn equinox, Darren discusses what burnout looks like and why it is important to notice the signs. Maxine Howells (@maxine_coaching) contributes some wonderful and thought provoking texts to the chat.

How serious are we about HE in FE? The Morning Break with Sabrina

Join Sabrina as she is in conversation with Emma Douglas, a Director of HE. They discuss the privileges of teaching HE in FE and the challenges of juggling triad roles.Is it too much to do well, and is there enough research in how to succeed with it?