Teachers Talk Radio

TTR Special: Tom Rogers interviews Stephen Morgan MP 31-03-22

Tom Rogers interviews Stephen Morgan, Labour's Shadow Minister for Schools. The interview was recorded today 31st of March. Stephen was asked why teachers should trust a new Labour govt? Should OFSTED grades be scrapped? How will Labour ensure teacher workload is reduced? Also under discussion - the new govt White Paper for education that was released this week including the 'Parent Pledge'.

The Twilight Show with Henry Sauntson 31-03-22: ITE or ITT? A sector in trouble?

In this, his first show, Henry discusses the latest data around ITT recruitment and implications for the sector; he also explores work by Dylan Wiliam on teacher quality, Graham Nuthall's excellent 'Hidden Lives of Learners' and opens up the debate around whether we call it ITT or ITE...

The Twilight Show with Nathan Gynn 30-03-22: Boys’ Problems

What is the Problem with Teenage Boys?
- Michael Conroy, founder of Men At Work C.I.C. who train professionals working with boys and young men to facilitate constructive dialogues with them about safety, empathy and respect – for themselves, for their male peers and for women and girls.
- Dr Tamasine Preece, Curriculum Lead for Health and Well-being at a school in Bridgend, freelance consultant and researcher whose research areas are pornography and exploitation, social media, self-harm and suicide.
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The Drive Home with Harry Waters 30-03-22: The Climate Crisis in Education with Nita Seng

Harry and Nita talk about the importance of educating students about the climate crisis and what can be done to help. 
for free lesson plans about the climate emergency check out www.subjecttoclimate.org

The Morning Break with Jane Ritter 30-03-22: An unexpected journey …

This morning was quite an unexpected but thoroughly enjoyable conversational journey from the change in representation in ELT to greeting cards and wrapping paper.
Peter Fullagar is an ELT editor and writer with over 17 years of teaching experience. He is a DEI consultant and advocate, focusing on LGTBQIA* alongside disability and mental health. He creates principled, just and fresh content and wants to help change the ELT industry.

The Twilight Show with Lucy Neuburger 29-03-22: The Doodling Show

Lucy chats about the pros and cons of doodling as well as how it can be a valuable teaching tool. 

The Morning Break with Graham Stanley 29-03-22: Education, Poetry & War

Alan Maley has put together a collection of poems called 'The Pity of War...The Poetry is in the Pity' with contributions from educators from around the world, which is available as an e-book (https://payhip.com/b/uPZO4) to collect money for Ukrainian refugees. 
Todays show features a conversation with Alan and readings by a number of the poets. 

TTR at ’The BETT Show 2022’

Tom Rogers was our roaming reporter at this years BETT show at excel in London on 23rd and 24th of March. He caught up with Adam Grocott, Ciara and Jon from 'Bulb' and Colin Hegarty, creator of the world famous "Hegarty Maths". 
Tom starts by reviewing the BETT show for him. In the interviews, he covers a whole range of topics, from the creation of videos for education purposes to digital portfolios to edtech triumphs and disasters.
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The Sunday Afternoon Show with Maud Waret 27-03-22: how to promote it in the classroom and at home

Multilingualism is the ability to speak, write, converse and read in more than one language. Only 7% are bilingual or multilingual in the UK according to the British Council which makes it a sign of language deficit.
What are the reasons for this current deficit and how can we counter this decline?
Our guest speaker Monika who speaks fluent French, English and Polish will share her personal experience about the joys of having a multilingual family.

The Sunday Breakfast Show with Sobia Iqbal 27-03-22: Leading from the Top

Sobia is joined with the fabulous Allan Osborne discussing what it's like to lead from the top. We discuss the highlights and challenges including the level of support from the government and why so many Headteachers are resigning. We also discuss his passion for theatrical performances.We’re also discussing well-being and various educational topics from the wonderful Phil Sharrock - an Ex Headteacher and Consultant who knows exactly how to deal with the challenges the profession is currently facing.Two wonderful leaders sharing a wealth of expertise!