Teachers Talk Radio

Education in the election - what should government focus on?: The Twilight show with Adam Kohlbeck

In this episode, Adam and Carla talk about what the educational focus for the incoming government should be and their vision for the sector in the future. 

It's Not Just Phonics Work: The Monday Morning Break with Khanh-Duc Kuttig

This is the third episode in the international school series. Anna Bejshovcova shares with us her experience of developing literacy skills in Key Stage 1 with pupils from non-English language backgrounds, as we talk about phonics, reading confidence, oralcy and assessing literacy.

Minimal Preparation Teaching: The Twilight Show with Graham Stanley

Emily Bryson was today's guest, speaking to me live from Argentina about her travels through South America, how she got involved with sketch-noting and graphic facilitation, and ideas for teaching that require minimal preparation. 

Colour Theory and Marking : The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester

Darren looks back at Aristotle's "On Colours" as the foundation of colour theory and how our processing of colours impacts the pens we use for marking.

RE..A World View?: The Friday Late Show with Dave Brown

With the OFSTED  ‘Deep and Meaningful? The religious education subject report’ having been published just last month, it seems a  perfect time to discuss all things RE. In this show Dave talks to Ed Pawson on the OFSTED report and its implications for the subject of RE and then discusses RE teaching in primary and high school with Katie Freedman and Joanne Harris. 

Headship - Reflections of a New Headteacher: The Twilight Show with Maxine

Maxine talks to inspirational headteacher Bex Owen about her journey from pupil to NQT, Deputy Head, Acting Head and finally her appointment as Substantive Head at the same school. Looking back over the past 12 months, reflecting on school culture, the highs, challenges and learning as a school leader and offering advice to new, aspiring and acting head teachers. 

Early intervention in the early years: The Late Late Show with Kari Anson

Kari chats with Sarah Johnson an accomplished education professional and parent of 4 children; 3 of whom have additional needs. Together they share the importance of early intervention in the Early Years and Sarah's battle to receive a diagnosis of cerebral palsy which has now prompted a national campaign to reform the rules around disabled blue badges for under threes.

Challenging Behaviour: The Monday Late Late Show with Toby Doncaster

Managing 16-19yr olds requires ingenuity, creativity and a dash of magic.
Join Toby and Kwaku Dzidzornu as they discuss top tips for the classroom.
 

How can students maximise their potential?: The Twilight Show with Aramide Oluwa

Live from Nigeria - Aramide chats with special guest Damilare, a fellow teacher in Nigeria, about his experience with helping students reach their potential. 

So, Who Wants to be a Teacher, Anyway?: The Sunday Late Show with Christopher Vowles

Christopher talks to former MFL teacher and current educational researcher Dr Emily Macleod in how young people view teaching; whether they regard it as a high status career; and what attributes characterise those who enter the profession.