Teachers Talk Radio

In this week's show, Claudia Tumba and Martin Sketchley are joined by Kristine to chat about how we teaching one-to-one lessons should be approached differently compared to group lessons.

We dive into what it really means to develop an AI-literate faculty not just in terms of tools and skills, but mindset, pedagogic judgement, and institutional strategy. Join us as we unpack how higher education leaders can equip educators to engage with AI confidently, ethically, and creatively. We’re joined by two exceptional voices in the field:
Dr. Carmen Miles, PFHEA – a senior academic leader with deep experience in educational change, learning quality assurance, and digital pedagogy
Med “M. K.” Kharbach, PhD – an educator, researcher and instructional designer who specialises in AI literacy and digital competence for teachers

This conversation is really about the evolving role of teachers in the classroom. Last time, we talked about teachers as entertainers; this time we’re asking whether teachers should also be coaches. Are we placing too much pressure on teachers to take on yet another role - one that complicates an already demanding profession? Or does coaching have the power to deepen student learning, shifting teachers from delivering answers to guiding students as they discover their own?

In this show we explored the space between education and industry - from teaching practice and real-world readiness to confidence, resilience, and mindset in creative careers. A heartfelt thank you to Valentina Mariani, Associate Lecturer in Communications and Media at UAL, LCC and dynamic professional in the fashion and art industries as art curator and PR consultant- for sharing her experience, honesty, and generous insights on how university education can provide students with the soft skills needed for developping a successful career, especially within the communications and media creative industries. 

Join host Famida Choudhary as she explores the evolving expectations placed on teachers today and the often unseen cognitive and emotional load they carry. Drawing on research, real classroom stories, and practical strategies, the show reflects on how educators can respond sustainably—by simplifying practice, protecting professional wellbeing, and focusing on what truly matters for learning. A thoughtful and supportive conversation for teachers navigating the realities of modern education.

Darren is joined by maths teacher and Director of Learning Neil Barton to discuss why Darren is so vehemently anti-AI and what the research has to say about AI tools in the classroom.

What happens when AI isn’t a pilot or a policy, but something thousands of teachers and students are expected to use well? Matt is joined by Richard Human, Head of AI for a global network of schools, to talk about AI in the global classroom. We’ll look at what it really takes to support and upskill thousands of staff and students in AI across different countries and school systems. What scales, what quickly falls apart, and what schools learn when AI becomes part of everyday classroom practice rather than a strategic ambition.

Carl chats to experienced school governor, Professor David Price, about why school governance matters and what constitutes good governance and bad governance is our schools today.

Are rewards and sanctions helping young people thrive, or holding them back? In this show, Tim is joined by behaviour specialist Andy Baker to challenge how we think about discipline in schools. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience across education, care, and foster settings, Andy unpacks why behaviour is communication, what empathetic approaches look like in practice, and how a shift in mindset can transform outcomes for students and teachers alike.

This show explores how inclusive pedagogy, curriculum design, digital accessibility, and institutional culture can create more equitable learning environments across higher education. We move beyond compliance to discuss practical strategies for embedding accessibility into everyday teaching and learning, informed by lived experience and sector-wide insight. Our guests are Dr Sambhavi Chandrashekar, Chair of the Global Leadership Council at the International Association of Accessibility Professionals, and an internationally recognised advocate for inclusive learning technologies.