Teachers Talk Radio

Mastery in Maths: The Late Show with Lucy Neuburger

Lucy is joined by Kieran Mackle and they discuss mastery in Maths. What is mastery? Why is mastery important? How do students gain mastery and how do they demonstrate it? What are the implications for curriculum, pedagogy and learning? All these questions are answered and many more!

The Importance of Co-Curricular: The Late Late Show with Natalie Maher

Natalie is joined by Nicole Tremblay, Director of Theatre at Park Tudor School, Indianapolis, to discuss the importance of Co-Curricular in schools. Topics covered include- the benefits and impact that these challenges have on young people. The personal qualities and memorable experiences gained. The importance of escape from the day-to-day activities of the classroom.

Major Educational Challenges, what does ChatGPT think?: The Morning Break with Graham Stanley

What does ChatGPT think are the major challenges facing teachers? What advice does it suggest to teachers? How valuable is that advice? How superficial? What happens when you disagree with ChatGPT? Graham tries to find out in this show. 

Tackling Tate - How are schools tackling misogyny and sexism?: The Late Show with Tom Rogers

Tom discusses the influence of social media influencer Andrew Tate on young people, particularly boys, and why schools are concerned about it. They discuss strategies to tackle misogyny and sexism in schools. Guests include Matt Pinkett, Dr Emily Setty, Charlotte Carson and Maggie Keeley.

Real Digital Skills: The Sunday Late Late Show with Tom Starkey

Tom looks at specific digital skills he thinks everyone needs and not just the gubbins that is often pedalled out. 
Apps mentioned:
Typeclub
Typeracer

Retrospective - a year in podcasting and education: The Sunday Twilight show with Maud

After almost a year of recording podcasts, it is important to reflect on what is brings to my teaching. Podcasting allows me to reflect on my practice and it enriches my skills.
When a dear friend mentioned a desire to join the teaching profession I jumped on the occasion.
Explaining the realities of teaching in the UK in a practical and realistic way, backed by stats and factual knowledge is the best way to prepare oneself when one wants to look at a career change. 
I hope this podcast helps mostly prospective teachers but also those who are already teaching and need a reminder that this is a beautiful job despite its many challenges

The Online Safety Bill and Schools: The Sunday Lunch show with Brent Poland

Brent reminisces of the "good old days" before the internet and discusses the implications of the Online Safety Bill and the government's Online Literacy strategy. He outlines what he thinks it will will mean for schools. Also this week in the news regarding education from strike ballots to teachers social media accounts being vetted by employers!

The impact of teaching on relationships: The Sunday Breakfast Show with Caroline Keep

In this episode, Kat Cachi and Caroline Keep discuss the impact of the teaching workload and life and it's effects on our relationships. 

What is values based education?: The Morning Break with John Gibbs

This week my guest is Bridget Knight, Head Teacher, CEO of Values Based Education, and author of ' On the Subject of Values and the Value of Subjects: New thinking to guide schools through the curriculum.'

Teaching in the family. It’s in the blood: The Twilight Show with Hannah Wilson

Join me Hannah Wilson along with my mum who retired from teaching at 73 after a lengthy and interesting journey through teaching and my sister a SENDCO and teacher of 27 years. Is teaching in the blood. Did we inherit our teaching skills? Are we stronger teachers and more likely to stay in teaching coming from a family of educators.