Teachers Talk Radio

The Drive Home with Bisayo Adewole 10-12-21: ‘The Nigerian Boarding School Life‘

The Nigerian Boarding School life with Educator Victoria and Nurse Folakemi, who shared their experiences before, during and after life of a boarding school student in Nigeria. Listen to find out more!

The Breakfast Show with Dorian Brown 10-12-21: Education at the heart of our greener future

Sam Kendall, education manager at Eden Project joins Dorian in the studio for a wide-ranging discussion centred on the necessity to have climate, sustainability and nature firmly entrenched into our school curricula. Sam, a former primary teacher has worked at Eden Project for over 20 years and proudly asserts that the vision and aims have never changed - builds relationships between people and the natural world to demonstrate the power of working together for the benefit of all living things. Now the rest of the World and the UK Government are starting to catch up with this mission, what will this look like in our classrooms and how can we be change makers to realise this ambitious goal?
We explore the vast array of educational projects run by Eden Project and how they support local, regional and national schools with climate curricula both in Cornwall and online. Has there ever been a more important time to get the ball rolling or build upon what you have already done? Organisations like Eden Project have walked a fair few miles in these shoes and have an idea about what works and how to approach building a climate curriculum that elicit David Orr's heart, head and hand concept.
This was an enriching and powerful discussion which truly highlights the importance of making connections with our natural world, building a firm knowledge and understanding and mobilising all to be change makers!
Links discussed in the show
Landing page for all things Eden and school related www.edenproject.com/schools
Eden Project Changemakers CPD programme https://www.edenproject.com/learn/schools/teacher-training-and-school-development/eden-project-changemakers-cpd 
School programmes at Eden https://www.edenproject.com/learn/schools/school-trips#workshops 
Virtual programmes https://www.edenproject.com/learn/schools/virtual-school-workshops 
Training and professional development for teachers/consultancy for schools https://www.edenproject.com/learn/schools/teacher-training-and-school-development 
Free teaching resources https://www.edenproject.com/learn/schools/teaching-resources 
 

The Late Show with Holly King-Mand 09-12-21 The Christmas Card Lesson: Yay or Nay?

Carly Woodall, Director of Language and Communication at Brooklands Academy, joins me to discuss the value of end-of-term wind-down lessons and wether Christmas card lessons are a blessing or abomination.
A slightly shorter show than usual!

The Drive Home show with Seb Ventura 9-12-21 Metacognition episode with Dr Shyam Barr

We discuss research around using metacognition and self regulation strategies with students. We are joined by Dr Shyam Barr from Canberra Uni to tell us about his work and tips for using self regulation with students effectively.

The Drive Home With Harry Waters 08-12-2021 Filling the Gaps in Entry Level TEFLqualifications

Louise Westman joins me to talk about some of the gaps that need to be plugged in entry level qualifications and how teacher wellbeing is somewhat left behind. 

The Late Late Show with Ed Finch and Toby P-C 08-12-21: Work Christmas Parties

In their first co-hosted show together, Ed and Toby spoke about the highs and lows of work Christmas parties; put Secret Santa into room101 (with Naureen) for the second time and rounded off a long day and term with some lovely festive Ukelele from the talented Mr Ed Finch.

The Wednesday Late Show with Alex Wright 09-12-21: Punishingly Good

Alex's first Procrastination Station sees him discuss all the things that distracted him while trying to research corporal punishment in schools!

The Twilight Show with Nathan Gynn 08-12-21:Should teachers continue to study?

Nathan is joined by Charlotte Marshall, English Literature teacher currently studying for her PhD. They discuss being "just" a teacher, how qualifications can be a gateway or toxic, and how a PhD is like letting your passion out to play. They also discuss different approaches to learning and whether the teacher as the expert is always helpful, or if it can reduce opportunities for risk-taking and exploration in learning.

The Morning Break with Jane Ritter 08-12-21: ELT chat

This morning I spoke to the Amazing Niki Joseph about her career, life in Australia the ELT world.

The Late Late Show with Rich Wrigley 7-12-21: International Teaching Chat

Tonight Rich talks about international teaching, the Falkland Islands and a cat shows up.