Teachers Talk Radio

5 One Pagers every Teacher needs to know: The Late Show with Tom Rogers

In this special show, brought to you with John Catt Educational, best selling author Jamie Clark talks about his new book 'Teaching One Pagers' and talks to Tom Rogers about 5 one pagers that every teacher needs to know:
Minimising Distractions (Secure Attention)
Worked Examples (Working Memory)
Activate Prior Knowledge (Building Knowledge)
Think, Pair, Share (Cognitive Engagement)
 Low-Stakes Recall (Generative Processes) 
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Nearly there... the ECT years: The Monday Twilight Show with Adam Kohlbeck

Delve into the world of teacher induction as Adam talks to Megan Verney, second year ECT, about her experiences, the highs and the lows of being an ECT and the unwavering positivity that is the heart of navigating one of the most challenging parts of any career. 

Silence is consent: The Monday Morning break with Marie Greenhalgh

Please listen to this powerful and important show as Eileen talks about her experiences growing up and the 'papercuts of racism.'

Drugs, vapes and risk taking behaviours: The Sunday Social with Anna Hudson

Anna has a topical discussion about some of the current challenges facing schools around drug taking and vaping. Guests include John Rees. 

The Power of Codified Teaching: The Late Show with James Radburn

In this episode of "The Late Show with James Radburn," we explore the power of codified teaching with our special guest, Bruce Robertson, an experienced headteacher from Scotland renowned for his innovative approaches and dedication to improving teaching and learning.
Join us as we delve into why we need to codify learning, how this helps educators engage with educational research, and the balance between avoiding a tick-box mentality and fostering meaningful conversations about great teaching. We also discuss the benefits of codified teaching, its impact on student outcomes, and how it is embraced differently by novice and experienced teachers. Looking to the future, we consider what innovations could further enhance teaching and learning.
Tune in and talk it out for an enlightening discussion that promises to inspire and inform educators at all stages of their careers.

Is there an identity crisis in teaching? The Friday Twilight Show with Claire Cannon

Does "being a teacher" define who we are? Do we have a separate personal and professional identity or are they inextricably linked? Jack Clifford and Emma Cooper share two very different stories about how holding a teaching role has influenced (or not) their identity as people. Balance, authenticity (along with plenty of analogies) are key themes that they discuss.

Effective learning and the science of recall. The Friday Morning Break with John Gibbs

My guest is Professor Shana Carpenter from Oregon State University. Shana is an expert in the science of learning, a writer, and a school adviser in the USA. We discuss memory, recall, and the use of pre-questioning.

Tackling digital poverty, promoting digital literacy, making education accessible: The Late Show with Tom Rogers, James Radburn and Easy4u

How can 1-1 devices transform the learning in a school? What support can a provider like Easy4u offer to make the transition to 1-1 devices work for you? What can the impact be? Join in with this riveting discussion about all things edtech with Simon Tarry and Sagar Mulji from Easy4u, plus special guest Laura Knight (digital innovation lead). Find out more about what Easy4u can offer you at https://www.easy4u.school/get-in-touch

Mental Health and Wellbeing in the EYFS: The Late Late Show with Sophie Smith-Tong

Matt Bawler is the Head of Early Years alongside being a Children’s Mental Health and Growth Mindset Specialist. Sophie and Matt explore mental health in those early days, the barriers we face as practitioners as we try to develop skills in this area and discuss how we can overcome them.

The Detention Free School with Positive Behaviour Management: Wednesday Twilight Show with Morgan Whitfield

A utopian fantasy? Or a very possible future? Positive behaviour management creates a learning environment built on mutual respect and understanding. Join pastoral lead Lewis Baillie to discuss how we can foster the best school culture for students to thrive.