Teachers Talk Radio

The NEU Leadership Debate - Niamh Sweeney VS Daniel Kebede

In this exclusive TTR special, the two candidates for General Secretary of the NEU go head-to-head in a live debate hosted by Tom Hopkins Burke. The candidates are asked questions on OFSTED, workload, school exclusions, negotiations with the government, antisemitism and international solidarity. Don't miss this explosive debate. Enjoy the show! 

Getting Girls into STEM: The Late Show with Tom Rogers

Tom is joined by a special panel of teacher-guests to discuss how they are encouraging girls to embrace STEM in their schools. With an average 75-25 split of boys-girls graduating from university in STEM subjects, the panel of Science teachers discuss the strategies and projects they are initating in their schools to buck this trend. Mica from InnovateHer shares how Innovateher are supporting this drive. You can find out more about InnovateHer and access their resources at www.innovateher.co.uk 

Learning through mixed martial arts, music and philosophy - An alternative curriculum: The Friday Morning Break with John Gibbs

This week my guest is Dr. Richard Miller, podcaster, writer, MMA coach, teacher, and musician. We discuss his fascinating career in teaching and coaching, from failing at school to academic success. In our conversation consider what we teach in our schools and what MMA training teaches us about the process of learning.

I Predict A Riot: The Twilight Show with Nathan Gynn

How can we make the most of student protests? With a wave of student riots inspired by TikTok sweeping the nation in response to locked toilets, Nathan is joined by Adele Bates to discuss de-escalating crowds, student protests and listening to student voices. #attendance #behaviour #pastoral #toilets #uniform #protest

Lesson observations and Numbers: The Late Late Show with Ed Finch & Toby P-C

After a five week hiatus Ed and Toby were overjoyed to be back on the airwaves discussing Twitter being swamped with #FebMusicChallenge23 and getting properly stuck into a discussion about Lesson Observations before concluding with some music and a brief, slightly bonkers discussion about numbers and how the Babylonians did them better than we do!  Great to have the boys back on the radio.

How do we get people to start, stay and lead? The Late Late Show with Natalie Maher

Natalie is joined by Kellie Brown, a teacher, educator and senior leader in London Secondary Schools for over 23 years. We reminisce on our experiences of being at the same Secondary School and discuss Kellie's doctorate in education. Her thesis is a reflection of her work on the issues around the recruitment and retention of teachers and the intersectional challenges faced by women in educational leadership. 

Private v State Schools: The Twilight Show with Ben Thomas

Join Ben as he talks to Jawad Laouira, deputy head at a private school. Having taught on "both sides of the fence", Jawad talks about his experiences in both: the positives, the challenges and the need for role models in any educational setting. 

Teaching apprenticeships - a good thing?:The Late Show with Tom Rogers

A host of teacher-panelists join Tom Rogers to discuss govt proposals for 'teacher apprenticeships' becoming a reality - a 1 year under graduate fast track into QTS. Is this de-professionalising teaching? Do you really need a degree to teach? Tom chats to a current teacher apprentice, Vicki, and her mentor Ashlee. 

Creative writing classes in prisons: The Late Show with Christopher Vowles

Christopher discusses the rehabilitative power of creative writing education in prisons with criminologist, Dr Ella Simpson @TheHalfArtist; film-maker and former prisoner, Kam Stevens @penalReformSolu; and creative writing practitioner and former prisoner, Simon Davey.
Links to the Guys Marsh Masterclass anthology:
https://artsincriminaljustice.org.uk/creative-writing-at-hmp-guys-marsh/
 
https://artsincriminaljustice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ChrysalisChroniclesFinal.pdf

Management in education: The Sunday Twilight Show with Maud

Following our podcast on Leadership, we are now exploring the concept of management in education.
It is highly influenced by corporate management from America and its business oriented ethos. 
If some of the corporate management skills are transferable in the education sector, it is clear that what is at the corner stone of management in education is dealing with people as a team.
Consequently behaviour management in the classroom is a very specific and unique aspect that is too often overlooked or at worse ignored.
Good management of a school starts with good behaviour in the classroom and the way schools deal with pupil behaviour will make or break its performance.