Teachers Talk Radio

Decentering ELT: The Sunday Lunchtime Show with Graham Stanley

Decentering ELT (English Language Teaching), Action Research, and Artificial Intelligence and ELT were the main subjects me and my guest, Brazilian teacher Leonardo Lima spoke about on this show.

PAYG Schs, Violence to Boys, Phone Ban: The Weekly Review

On The Weekly Review, Lucy Neuburger, John Gibbs and Shaniqua Edwards-Hayde discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard.
This week's stories:
Pay-as-you-go schooling: parents under pressure to fund essentialshttps://www.theguardian.com/money/article/2024/sep/02/pay-as-you-go-schooling-parents-under-pressure-to-fund-essentials
'It stains your brain': How social media algorithms show violence to boys
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gdqzxypdzo
Guidance to limit phone use in NI schools brings UK into alignment
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c785qx6nvg3o
Shows Reviewed:
Rethinking Assessment: The Late Show with James Radburn
Teacher wellbeing tips: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson and Lucy Neuburger
Start the Year Well: The Late Show with Claire Bills
Inclusion in Leadership:  The Late Late Show with Chris Wilkinson

Domain Specific Knowledge : The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester

Darren talks about when subject knowledge is important in our pupils and why it is just as transferable as the 'soft skills' are.

Teacher wellbeing tips: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson and Lucy Neuburger

Hannah and Lucy share a range of wellbeing tips for teachers. 

Rethinking Assessment: The Late Show with James Radburn

In this episode of Rethinking Assessment: The Late Show with James Radburn, we tackle whether traditional assessments still hold up in a world increasingly shaped by technology and AI. Our guest, Scott Hayden, Head of Teaching, Learning, and Digital at Basingstoke College of Technology, shares his expertise in transforming educational practices through innovative assessments. Together, we explore the limitations of old methods, the impact of AI on student evaluation, and what the future could hold. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on what true, authentic assessment in education can be, along with real stories of impact.

Making an Exam Results Appeal: What really happens? The Friday Morning break with John Gibbs

This week my guest Dennis Sherwood describes the exams appeals process. Dennis is a writer, systems analyst and government adviser who campaigns for a better understanding of exam results. This is an illuminating discussion and essential listening for all teachers and parents.

Inclusion in Leadership: The Late Late Show with Chris Wilkinson

Chris talks with Afsan Redwan about overcoming the challenges of partial sightedness in educational leadership.

Start the Year Well: The Late Show with Claire Bills

I am joined by @TheNormalHead who has just started his second headship and @kateowbridge who has been a head for 20+ years as we reflect on how primary heads start the year well and the challenges this unique job offers!

Going Back to School for Educators and Students: The Wednesday Late, Late Show With Toby Doncaster

On tonight’s Late Late Show with Piers Gledhill and Sharon Lambert, we dive deep into the challenges and opportunities of re-engaging with education after the summer break. Our discussion will focus on creating a welcoming and supportive environment for learners in Further Education (FE), especially those who may have had a negative schooling experience. We'll explore practical strategies for educators to foster a positive learning atmosphere, share success stories of transformative educational practices, and offer insights into how to motivate and inspire students as they transition back into their studies. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that aims to make the return to education as smooth and encouraging as possible for both students and educators alike.

A Question of Sports in Education: The Wednesday Twilight Show with Michelle Hinds

Michelle is joined by Rak Patel, Director of Sports and Stephen Batchelor, former Olympian, to discuss the hurdles schools face developing sports in education.
Together they have a frank discussion about sports provision in UK schools.