Teachers Talk Radio

The Innovation Mindset: The Saturday Lunch Show with Famida Choudhary

Join Famida Choudhary as she explores The Innovation Mindset with Huma Deshmukh, a seasoned educator and expert in fostering creativity and critical thinking. Discover how educators can integrate AI, robotics, and design thinking to prepare students for the future. From practical tools to overcoming challenges, this episode is packed with insights to inspire teachers and transform classrooms.

Emotional Intelligence: The Sunday Lunch Show with Graham Stanley

On today's show, Graham talked to Patricia Bergström about the importance of Emotional Intelligence and Mindfulness. Patricia shared some tips for teachers on how to approach being in the moment and what benefits this can have, as well as practical ideas teachers can use in class.

The A-Z of Early Career Teaching by Harry Hudson: The Friday Twilight Show with Claire Cannon

Harry Hudson joins Claire to talk about his new book "The A-Z of Early Career Teaching". A thought provoking discussion about how we can support ECTs, what actually counts as progression and above all, allowing ourselves the time to learn and embed new skills. Just like the pupils really! 

Making the most of museum visits. The Friday Morning Break with John Gibbs

In this conversation, John Gibbs and Clare Lawlor discuss the vital role of museum education in engaging students and enhancing their learning experiences. Clare shares her insights on developing programs tailored for school audiences, the importance of organization for successful museum trips, and how interactive technologies transform how students engage with museum content. They emphasize the significance of creating memorable experiences that inspire curiosity and a lifelong appreciation for cultural heritage. In this conversation, Clare Lawlor discusses the multifaceted role of museums in education, emphasizing the challenges teachers face when organizing trips and the importance of empowering students through experiential learning. She highlights how museums serve as dynamic spaces for engagement, reflection, and understanding of history while addressing the need for diverse representation in historical narratives. The discussion also touches on the significance of interpreting art and artifacts in a way that resonates with contemporary society, encouraging students to think critically about the past and its relevance to the present.

Getting The Best Out Of People: The Late Late Show With Toby Doncaster

In tonight's episode, I talk to Jo Germani about bringing out the best in learners, building confidence and self-esteem in teachers and the trials and tribulations of mobile phones in the classroom. Who inspires you to be your best? Let me know!

Pathways - How your students can study in the USA: The Late Show with Tom Rogers

Tom Rogers discusses how your students can go and study in the USA! He is joined by a panel including Phil Garner from USA Study, Megan Price, Acting Head of 6th Form; Higher Education Coordinator and Head of Psychology at Royal Hospital School in Ipswich and Hannah Legge International Lacrosse player and former student of Moreton Hall School who was able to go and study in the USA. This show is brought to you in partnership with USA Study: https://www.usastudy.co.uk/

Writing re-focussed for 2025 with Andrew Jennings: The Late Show with Khanh Duc Kuttig

Khanh Duc Kuttig is joined by author and writing expert Andrew Jennings to discuss the Vocabulary Ninja Book series published via Bloomsbury. You can check out Andrew's series of books here: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/author/andrew-jennings/

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.
🎧 Tune in now to join the conversation!

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.