Teachers Talk Radio

Teacher Mentoring: The Sunday Lunch show with Graham Stanley

On today's show, I spoke to Elena Oncevska Ager about mentoring teachers. We spoke about the difference between mentoring and coaching, the importance of noticing, and a new hybrid mentoring tool that uses AI.

How much screen time is too much: A BETT Special with Teacher Talk Radio

How much screen time is too much for students? How can educators effectively integrate technology into the classroom while supporting students’ mental health? In this episode, we explore these crucial questions with two exceptional guests:
Katy Potts, Computing and Online Safety lead for Islington Council and the driving force behind Kids Judge BETT, shares her expertise on helping schools navigate the challenges of screen time and online safety. 
Louisa Rose, CEO of Beyond, a youth mental health charity, discusses the impact of screen time on young people’s mental health and offers practical strategies for educators and parents.
We also provide a sneak peek into BETT 2025, the leading education technology event, with insights from our guests on what to expect.
If you’re an educator, parent, or ed-tech enthusiast, this episode is packed with actionable advice and expert perspectives on a topic that matters to us all.
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Are schools failing future Robbie's?: Education Tonight with Brent Poland and Adam Spence

Brent and Adam discuss recent comments made by Robbie Williams where he discussed his own education at school and how he felt it failed him. 

New Horizons - Moving To An International School: The Saturday Social with Will Mercer

Will talks with guest Sam Houseago about the experience of moving to Japan to join an international school. They discuss some of the challenges and opportunities of working in an international school, and also offer some advice for those who are considering making a similar move. 

Keeping up your Mojo!: The Friday Morning Break with Carl Smith

Keeping Up Your Mojo. A guide for anyone in schools who finds their mojo is a bit low at the moment.

Top 10 Teaching Resolutions for 2025: Thursday Late, Late Show with Chris Wilkinson

Join Chris as he counts down his top 10 resolutions for teaching in 2025, sharing practical goals and inspiring ideas to make this year the best yet for teachers and students alike!

Teaching with Tenacity- How do teachers sustain passion beyond a decade?: The Wednesday Twilight Show with Michelle Hinds

In this episode, Michelle and guest Stuart Lodge dive into the highs and lows of teaching, offering practical tips and strategies to not just survive but thrive in the classroom. Stuart inspires educators to stay the course, avoid burnout, and master the art of 'seeing around the corner.' From overcoming challenges to reigniting your passion for teaching, this episode is your guide to turning obstacles into opportunities. Don't leave before the miracle happens—tune in and rediscover your spark!

Revolutionising Learning with AI: The Saturday Lunch Show with Famida Choudhary

Famida Choudhary is in conversation with John Dolman as they discus how AI is revolutionising education. 

Classroom Management Foundations: Sunday Lunch Show with Graham Stanley

The first in a series on Classroom Management. The first show takes a look at the Foundations of Classroom Management. Key Topics include the importance of classroom management in fostering a positive learning environment (establishing rules, routines, and expectations; the role of teacher-student relationships)and step-by-step guide to creating a classroom management plan.

Perfectionism in Pupils: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester

In his first show of 2025, Darren reviews his goals for the autumn term (spoiler - he didn't achieve any of them!) and then discusses the differences between perfectionist and high achieving pupils and the negative mental health impacts of perfectionism.