Teachers Talk Radio

Depression and Anxiety: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester

In a change to what he had planned, Darren talks about his diagnosis of depression and anxiety, how he handled talking to his school about it and the importance of looking after yourself for the sake of yourself, not just for other people.

The Power of Task Design: The Late Show with James Radburn

Task design is the secret sauce that fuels exceptional learning experiences. Join us in conversation with Karl McGrath as we dive into the depths of task design, exploring how to craft classroom activities that truly make a difference.
Uncover the nuances of task design, from ensuring that tasks harmonise seamlessly with your inspired instruction to dissecting why some tasks miss the mark. Karl shares his top tips for creating task designs that not only engage but also empower students in your own classroom.
Whether you're a seasoned educator seeking fresh insights or a passionate newcomer to the world of teaching, this episode will equip you with the tools to transform your teaching strategies.
Tune in to "The Power of Task Design: The Late Show with James Radburn" and unlock the power to design tasks that ignite curiosity, inspire learning, and set the stage for student success. Don't miss this dynamic conversation that's bound to elevate your teaching game!

How to build a reading culture in your school: The Late Late Show with Sean Mackay

Sean talks to Alice Visser-Furay about how to build a reading culture in your school. They talk about the journey to building a reading culture and how Alice has created one in her school. A great listen for the literacy and English leads plus anyone in a leadership role responsible for literacy!

Teachers in Fiction: Portrayals and Stereotypes: The Twilight Show with Andrea Hanna

Ever wondered how Hollywood shapes the image of teachers? Tune in as we dissect the good, the bad and the hilarious in teacher portrayals across books, movies and TV shows. Together we explore how fiction influences public perception of educators.

Teaching difficult history, colonialism, empire and migration. The Friday Morning Break with John Gibbs

This week's guest is Dr. Abigail Branford, Post Doctoral Researcher in education at Oxford University.  We discuss her research on teaching empire and colonialism in UK schools. She investigated the 'balance sheet' approach.

Phones, the scourge of schools: The Thursday Late Late Show with Paul Hazzard

Paul talks to Emily Cherkin, live in Seattle, about the trials and tribulations of mobile phones in schools.  Emily has vast experience dealing with and managing technology in schools.
Fundamentally a human problem phone misuse is detrimental to all - pupils, teachers, parents and subsequently society.  But can children manage technology without exemplar role modelling from adults?
What works when minimising the impact of misuse of devices?Listen, to the all-too-brief, conversation about what can be done.
Further information about Emily can be found at the following places:
https://www.thescreentimeconsultant.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-cherkin/
https://www.instagram.com/thescreentimeconsultant/

Challenges for leaders this academic year: The Late Show with Louise Jaunbocus-Cooper:

A discussion about School leadership and the challenges ahead in 2023-24.  Louise is joined by special guest Marcus Shepherd: a Director for a large Academy Trust and co-founder of MixEd.  They cover why they went into teaching and their paths to leadership, and engage in a frank discussion of the challenges that lie ahead, namely budgeting, recruitment and retention and behaviour.
 

What are the Benefits of Bullet Journaling: The Tuesday Late Late Show with Emily Edwards

Join me, Emily Edwards, to discuss what bullet journaling is, how it works, and how teachers can get the most out of it, both within (and outside of) the classroom.

Life as a Primary ITT/ECT: The Late Late Show with Ritchie Slack

Lloyd Spridgeon, a Primary School teacher, joins me to discuss what life is like as an ITT/ECT, and what advice, tips and support could impact you in your early teacher years.

From Chess Teaching to Chess Fiction: The Sunday Late Show with Christopher Vowles

Christopher discusses chess teaching, chess fiction and building a school chess culture with former teacher and children's novelist Victoria Winifred.