Teachers Talk Radio

Sch Take Over, No Mice or Men, Have a lie-in: The Weekly Review

On The Weekly Review, Lucy Neuburger, John Gibbs and Kathryn Taylor discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard.  Show production by Lianne Lax.
This week's stories:
Mayors’ bid for school oversight rolehttps://www.tes.com/magazine/news/general/mayors-bid-school-oversight-roleNo GCSE student should have to read Of Mice and Men againhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/authors/gcse-english-texts/One story about teacher recruitment & retention:Teachers in England offered lie-ins to make job more appealinghttps://www.theguardian.com/education/2024/sep/19/teachers-in-england-offered-incentives-to-make-job-appealing?CMP=Share_iOSApp_OtherDon’t fixate on Gen Z, look after millennial mother-teachershttps://www.tes.com/magazine/analysis/general/teacher-retention-recruitment-gen-z-millennial-mothersHow a ‘right to disconnect’ could stop teachers turning offhttps://schoolsweek.co.uk/how-a-right-to-disconnect-could-stop-teachers-turning-off/How a student loan repayments policy could retain 2,100 teachershttps://www.tes.com/magazine/analysis/general/how-student-loan-repayments-policy-could-retain-thousands-of-teachersTeachers will be allowed to work from home in Labour plan to boost recruitmenthttps://shorturl.at/FUdXS
Shows Reviewed:
What is Restorative Practices in Schools? The Friday Morning Break with John Gibbs
Should Mobile Phones Be Banned?: Education Tonight
Do We Care Enough About The Option Subjects?: The Twilight Show with Michelle Hinds
Neuroaffirming practices in the classroom: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson and Lucy Neuburger

Dual Coding : The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester

Trigger warning: Be aware the first 15 minutes of the show contains discussion of pet death. Please go straight to the first set of advertisements and the news if you will find this triggering.
Darren discusses the concept of dual coding, why it helps process information and why it isn't as cogitively overloading as he first thought.

Navigating Multi-lingual Classrooms: The Late Show with Krupa and Nazya

How do we create language-positive schools and why is this so important? An insightful discussion that is relevant for all those who want to embrace and engage multilingualism.

What is Restorative Practices in Schools? The Friday Morning Break with John Gibbs

Dr. Nicola Preson explains why restorative practice is compatible with discipline and boundaries. We look at the origin of restorative practice as well as its strengths and limits.
Dr. Nichola Preston began her career in the Thames Valley Police Force, She has also been a school teacher specializing in children with special needs. Nicola is now a senior lecturer in special educational needs.  

TTR Bake off Special! Thursday Late, Late Show with Chris Wilkinson

Join Chris as he explores the Bake-Off inspired challenge of adapting one lesson for diverse, multiple groups.

Should Mobile Phones Be Banned?: Education Tonight

As a large academy chain takes the decision to ban mobile phones, Adam @aspence81 and Brent (@BrentPoland1) dial up a storm in their exploration of whether it's the right or wrong decision.
Should more schools do the same, they ask.
In part 2 they debate the importance of Geography in the light of celebrity, Kerry Katona's comments that "Geography is pointless" and kids should be taught "real-life skills."

Do We Care Enough About The Option Subjects?: The Twilight Show with Michelle Hinds

An open discussion on attitudes towards option subjects in secondary schools.  Join me with special guests Ms.Lacey Robicheau, experienced teacher of English and Ms Remi Guei, skilled and passionate dance teacher.

Generation AI: The Wednesday Late, Late Show with Toby Doncaster

In this episode, I talk about my journey into using generative AI and the possible uses of AI in the classroom, as well as look at the negative side of this new, exciting tool.

Growing research informed practice: The Late Late Show with Kathryn Taylor

Kathryn is joined by Claire Harley, EdD student, history teacher and Assistant Principal: Curriculum. We discuss research-informed practice and teachers’ lived experiences of educational research in a range of contexts.

Neuroaffirming practices in the classroom: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson and Lucy Neuburger

On Tonight’s Late Show, Hannah (@ArtTeacherHWN)v& Lucy (@LuEliz1989) chat to @SocAnxPod23 about neuroaffirming practices in the classroom.
Join them to learn more about supporting neurodivergent learners.