Teachers Talk Radio

Northern Ireland - The Poor Relative?: The Late Late Show with Paul Hazzard

A report launched on Tuesday 27 June 2023, outlines a cluster of sever cuts to education in Northern Ireland.
Paul talks to Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick (@C_Fitz_) and Kevin Donaghy (@StRonansPS1) about the devastating cuts and the impact they will have on pupils, teachers and society now and in the future.
A group of senior academics produced a ‘rapid response’ report which makes concrete suggestions for improvement.
The full report can be found here:  https://www.stran.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/The-Consequences-of-the-Cuts-to-Education-for-Children-and-Young-People-in-Northern-Ireland-Final.pdf
 
Comments and Tweets are most welcome.
The reports authors include:
@rmloader
@babsmcconnell
@DrJDMcMullen
@CRGMurray
@NoelPurdy
@ProfVicSimms

Onboarding new staff: The Twilight Show with Nathan Gynn

What do new staff need? First impressions count. Research suggests employees and employers get 90 days to prove themselves. What are the best practices that result in a faster learning curve for new hires and how to improve retention, engagement and effectiveness. #leadership #recruitment #team #development #training

Pride: The Late Late Show with Ed Finch & Toby P-C

A detailed evaluation of the largely positive concept of being proud / taking pride in one's work / job / career / class / profession / achievements etc while not letting it overspill into an impenetrable, unshifting arrogance or stubbornness.  Lots of other off-task chatter.  And Proud Mary people.  Proud Mary!

Anti-racism, behaviour management, trauma informed practice: The Late Show with John Bee

John explores a range of topics with this special guest this week; Mahnaz Siddiqui.

Addressing the cultural capital chasm in language learning: The Late Show with Darren Lester and Pearson Schools

Darren Lester hosts a broad discussion around bridging the cultural gap in language learning. Darren asks why is there a cultural capital chasm and why does it exist? What are the implications of this on learners now and in the future? How can languages become more accessible and inclusive for learners (regardless of their background, ability or reason for studying) What are the practical steps schools, awarding bodies and others can take to bridge the gap?
Darren is joined by an expert panel that includes:
Fiona Pryce - Pearson MFL product manager
Katy Lewis - Head of qualifications and curriculum for Pearson
Adam Lamb - Subject Lead in a UK State School for MFL
Olga Pelaez Alvarez - Profesora en la Eoi de Tarazona (Zaragoza, Spain)
If you want to find out more about Pearson's new MFL GCSE qualifications, please visit: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/subjects/languages.html

Making the Move: The Monday Morning break with Marie

I am joined by Michael, who taught English in Japan for 10 years and as a Primary School teacher for 5 years before moving to Specialist Further Education. We talk about the similarities and differences and Michael offers advice to those looking to move sectors or age groups.

Harness the Power of Coaching: The Sunday Lunch Show with Krupa and Nazya

An invigorating conversation with guest Bukky Yusuf as she shares her journey through coaching. Coaching is a key investment to develop our thinking and growth through the power of being heard and held, unjudged.

Neurodiversity & Creativity: The Late Show with Christopher Vowles

Christopher discusses dyslexia and its relationship to the creative process with former teacher and children's author Abigail Greibelbauer and artist and creative consultant Michaell Magrutsche, @michaellart.

ChatGPT & Assessment: The Twilight Show with Graham Staney

ChatGPT, the latest chatbot from OpenAI, has triggered concerns in all areas of education. The tool enables students to create impressive essays on any subject in a matter of seconds.
Is this the end of assessment as we know it? Or is it the beginning of a new knowledge and information age? What does it mean for teaching and learning? Will teachers be forced to re-evaluate methods of assessment? What alternative methods of assessment can teachers adopt in the light of this new tool?

Exit Tickets: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester

Darren gets on his soap box about children not liking school, before exploring the concept of Exit Tickets and realising he doesn't really see the point of them.