Teachers Talk Radio

Christopher talks with researcher and primary school teacher Dr Emma Simpson about the contribution that narrative non-fiction can make to the history learning of primary school children.

Join Famida Choudhary as she explores the world of language, literacy, and equity with Elena, a passionate and experienced EAL (English as an Additional Language) leader. Together, they discuss how language shapes access to education, the power of multilingualism, and how schools and families can better support EAL learners. Packed with practical insights and real-world strategies, this episode is a must-listen for educators and parents committed to building inclusive, empowering learning spaces.

After reflecting on Pope Francis' attitudes towards education, Darren looks at the research into working class boys' attitudes towards education and considers how attempt to make school more accessible to them may not align with what they actually need.

Dave is joined by Phil Herd, Rob Burgess and Janice Storch to look at maths across the Key Stages and discuss the issues facing the subject and what excellent progress looks like from primary school right up to A Level. 

Khanh Duc Kuttig and James Radburn co host a one off show featuring author and leader Bruce Robertson to discuss his new John Catt Book - Power up your Questioning. On this show they discuss the nuts and bolts of classroom questioning, how to ask great classroom questions and the pitfalls too. Bruce shares a range of questioning strategies to support teachers in any classroom. You can get 20% this and any book on the John Catt website by using the code JCTTR2425.

Join Tony Harwood, Science teacher, for his debut show on TTR. He is joined by fellow teacher Yannick to discuss what it is like to teach in a challenging school and so much more! 

In her first ever TTR show, Huma talks about leadership across borders - in various international contexts. She is joined by guest Dr George Scorgie, the Dean of Student Activities at Robert College, Istanbul.

Beejesh and Claire explore whether the teaching profession has become too robotic or whether new structures have inspired better teaching. Is teaching a creative endeavour? Should it be? Find out in this conversation!

Lydia Omoh joins Aramide Oluwa to talk about 'From Teacher to Mother: Perspective, Trauma, Strategies, and Consistency.' Hopw does teaching help new Moms?

Tom is joined by Esmeralda Salgado and Dean Boddington to discuss a recent 'viral' clip featuring a headteacher caught high fiving and handshaking with various students in a school. This has been widely praised and positively received - should it have been? Discussion centres around relationship building in schools - what's authentic and what isn't? What are the pitfalls?