Teachers Talk Radio

The Value of Maths: The Wednesday Morning Show with Sabrina

Aaron, an animator, talks to Sabrina about maths & media.

Formative Action - from instrument to design: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson

Hannah is joined by special guest Rene Kneyber, the author of the John Catt publication - 'Formative Action - From instrument to design'. They discuss what formative action is, the five underlying principles of formative action and how these can be applied in the classroom. Tune in for plenty of brilliant classroom ideas and observations. You can get Rene's book from the John Catt website and use the code JCTTR2425 to get 20% off your order. 

Progress? What's that? The concept of student progression in schools: The Late Show with Tom Rogers

Tom has a conversation about 'Progress'. What does progress look like for students in schools? What should it look like? How should teachers and school leaders view progression? Tom is joined by special guests Dawn Cox, an RE teacher and T and L lead, and Ed Podesta, a PGCE lead for History - They share their own insights on what progress means to them. 

Creating Culture & Building Teams: The Monday Twilight Show with Adam Kohlbeck

Jay Hemley is the Headteacher of Foster's Primary School in Bexley, South East London.
Since becoming Head, Jay has crafted a purposeful and committed school culture around a spirit of teamwork and collective mission.
In this episode, Jay shares his secrets to success.

The Science of Learning boom in schools: The Saturday Live Show with Jamie Clark

Jamie is joined by Dr Nathaniel Swain for his live show this week. He delves into the trending topic of the Science of Learning in Schools. Is it a flash in the pan or here to stay?

Teacher Research: The Twilight Show with Graham Stanley

Teacher educator Paula Rebolledo joined me to talk about empowering teachers through exploratory action research (EAR). Listen to the recording to hear Paula discussing the differences between teacher research in general, EAR, and the usual form of action research, and how you can get started in exploring what is happening in your own classroom using the EAR approach to action research.

Reading Intervention in schools: The Late Late Show with Sean Mackay

On tonight's show I talked to the amazing Alice Visser-Furay about creating a small, focused reading intervention. We talked about decoding, fluency, comprehension, motivation, vocabulary and how to measure impact. 

Staff Strike over 'Morning Welcome' and 'Draconian Measures'

Tom and Hannah talk to staff at Longsands Academy about what they say are 'draconian measures' introduced to the school's morning routine.
Staff talk openly and frankly about the pressures they are under and the reasons they feel forced to resort to strike action.
Listen and watch out for part 2.

Students not bringing pens to lessons? Big deal or big nothing?: The Late Show with Tom Rogers

Tom explores recent social media controversy around hos teachers and schools should react to students turning up to lessons without pens. Should they be sanctioned? Should they just be given a pen? Have times changed? Is that change for the better or for the worse? Tom is joined by a panel of 3 to discuss; Julie Clarke, Simone Lively and Tony Sciantific. They offer their views on this issue whilst discussing the wider issues of respect and responsibility in schools and society. 

All Things Year 6: The Monday Twilight Show with Adam Kohlbeck

Tayla Roostan is an accomplished and experienced teacher with four years of experience in Year 6.
Tayla and Adam will be discussing all things Year 6 and the unique challenges of the final year of Primary education.