Teachers Talk Radio

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. 

Raw Marks Madness: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson

Joined by Art teacher, Peter James, I'll be discussing the process of giving Art & Design students their raw marks following the JCQ rules and the effect this is having on both students and staff.
Does the process need to be reformed?
Come and join the debate.

Enrichment Programmes: The Late Late Show with Rae

Host Rae and guest Daniel Santangelo, Director of Enrichment and Out of School Time Learning, discuss the importance of education beyond the current school day model and what makes a successful extracurricular programme. 

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.