Teachers Talk Radio

Gamification without Gimmicks: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester

Darren talks about why gamifying leanirng is important and how we can do it without being cringey.

Attachment Theory for Educators- Friday Lunch Show with Morgan Whitfield and Tod Brennan

Morgan and Tod are joined by psychotherapist and lead counselor Saskia Dodds-Smith to explore Attachment Theory in Education. They dive into the core concepts of attachment theory, different attachment styles, and how these influence student learning and well-being. Saskia shares insights on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs, the importance of creating a safe and trusting learning environment, and practical ways teachers can role model emotional regulation. Plus, they discuss strategies to help students develop and practice emotional regulation skills in the classroom. Tune in for an insightful conversation on the deep connection between relationships, emotions, and learning! 

Our TTR Shows - What have we learned so far?: The Late Show with Beejesh Deva and Claire Bills

Claire and Beejesh discuss education secretaries, ofsteds data collection, why students dont learn what you want them to and viking trips!

Teaching associations as opportunities for growth - The Monday Morning Break with Khanh-Duc Kuttig

Anne Kabongo shares stories from her experience as member and volunteer of a teaching association. Listen in to find out Anne's advice on how to get the best out of your memberhip with your own association!

Teaching the Holocaust - The Power and Challenges of Survivor Testimony: The Sunday Social with Sonti Ramirez

How do we teach the Holocaust authentically in our classrooms? In this show, host Sonti Ramirez is joined by Helen Stone to explore the role of survivor testimony in Holocaust education. They discuss the emotional impact of first-hand accounts, the challenges of presenting complex histories to different age groups, and how teachers can use personal stories to deepen students’ historical understanding

Classroom Management and Technology: The Sunday Lunch Show with Graham Stanley

Maria de los Angeles Suarez joined me for a conversation about classroom management and technology. Among other things, we talked about how technology can help teachers manage their class as well as how best to manage technology in the clasroom.

How should we teach empire? Is exclusion too simple an answer to children bringing knives into school?: Points of View

Join Yasmin Omar, Tarjinder Gil, Tom Rogers and Brent Poland as they share a fascinating and fiesty discussion on these two topics that have been hitting the headlines in education this week. 

Making Change Stick - Implementing school improvement: Kathryn Taylor interviews James Mannion

In this one off special, Kathryn Taylor is joined by author James Mannion to discuss his brand new book with John Catt Educational - Making Change Stick: A Practical Guide to Implementing School Improvement. You can grab a copy of James' book on the John Catt website right here: https://www.johncattbookshop.com/products/making-change-stick-a-practical-guide-to-implementing-school-improvement 

SATs Deep Dive: The Late Show with Lianne Lax and Reading Solutions UK

Lianne is joined by two expert guests to discuss all things SATs.
Heather March is the Director of Teaching and Learning at Aim High Academy Trust. She has been an educator for 23 years – including previous roles as Assistant Headteacher, English Lead and a Year 6 Class Teacher. 
Clair Freeman is a Senior Reading Development Consultant for DreamBox Reading Plus, and she was formerly an educator for 20 years. Her other current roles include Head of Research at Reading Solutions UK and School Governor.  
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of SATs with an insightful discussion covering past trends, the 2024 exams, and preparation strategies for 2025.
🔹 Part One: SATs as a Whole – We explore the history of SATs, common barriers to success, and the challenges educators and students face.
🔹 Part Two: Reviewing 2024 – Our guests reflect on their concerns heading into the 2024 SATs, their approaches, and how their students found the exams. We also analyze key insights from the Reading Solutions UK survey, comparing the 2024 Reading SATs to 2023, with discussions on complexity, cultural relevance, and time constraints. Plus, we touch on the importance of reading comprehension in solving maths questions.
🔹 Part Three: Prepping for 2025 – Based on 2024’s outcomes, what should educators continue or change in their approach? Our guests share practical strategies and expert advice for teachers gearing up for the next round of SATs.
🔹 Part Four: Conclusion – We wrap up with final thoughts, thank yous, and useful resources, including Reading Solutions UK’s SATs series and survey.
Tune in for valuable insights, strategies, and reflections to help educators and students navigate SATs with confidence!
www.readingsolutionsuk.co.uk

Ditch the Donuts: Are school well-being policies a bit rubbish?: The Friday Morning Break with Carl Smith

Is your school well-being policy making you ill?  Do you find it trite, tokenistic or just plain insincere? or maybe you have the best well-being policy in the world or even no need for a well-being policy at all because your colleagues are...err...well.
 
Then this is the podcast for you. Download the episode now.