Teachers Talk Radio

Death by Marking - Who is it Really For?: The Morning Break with Liz Webb and Rachel Gilyeat

Burdensome workload is the constant cry of teachers, and marking is so often front and centre of the tasks which weigh us down. Why are we still so obsessed with written feedback? Is it really for the students? Or is it about accountability and box ticking?

The power of voice - can the way we speak make us better teachers?: The Late, Late Show with Seema Aggarwal

Teachers have a lot to manage; lessons, students, emotions. But here’s the question: do those emotions slip into the way they speak? And could changing that change everything? In this show, Seema sits down with Silke Paulmann, Executive Dean at the University of Essex to unpack the powerful link between voice, communication, and emotion in the classroom.

AI in the English Classroom: The Twilight Show with Matt Wemyss

In this month's show, Matt is joined by John Dolman. With over 25 years of experience teaching English and Media, John has been diving deep into how AI can be used thoughtfully in education. They explore what AI can actually do for English teachers, what it can’t, and why it’s not about replacing the teacher but supporting the craft. Expect honest chat, practical ideas, and some myth-busting along the way. If you’ve been curious, cautious or completely confused about AI in your classroom, this one’s worth a listen.

Thinking About Thinking — Metacognition in Reading: The Saturday lunch show with Famida Choudhary

In this reflective show, Famida Choudhary and Aaron Regan explore how metacognitive strategies and Thinking Routines can transform reading comprehension. Together, they discuss how students develop awareness of what strategies work best for them, how they can transfer these approaches across contexts, and how teachers can foster a culture of reflection and independent thinking in the classroom. Packed with real classroom insights, practical applications, and thoughtful anecdotes, this show shines a light on how “thinking about thinking” builds empowered, lifelong readers.

Cabinet of Curiosity - Developing a Superpower: TTR Special

Another exciting one off special show for you! Nathan Gynn is joined by James Handscombe to explore all things curiosity in learning, the topic of his new book "Cabinet of Curiosity - Creating a Superpower".
"Curiosity is a superpower: the more curious you are, the more questions you ask, the more answers you get, the more you know, and the more that further stimulates curiosity. The pay-off is both the knowledge that is acquired(and knowledge, of course, is power) - and that virtuous circle. Unfortunately, schools, qualifications and curricula are not always set up to encourage curiosity (and there are ways in which they actually discourage it). The book covers some of the challenges encountered in trying to teach curiosity together with outlining a course that the author has designed and used to kick start that cycle of questioning"
Get your copy of the book here: https://www.hachettelearning.com/teaching-strategies/cabinet-of-curiosity

Should parents should have the right to take their children out of school during term-time?: Points of View

Join the panel of Lucy Trimnell, Rae Whitehouse, Yasmin Omar and Carl Smith as they discuss this weeks speech by MP Rupert Lowe where he suggested that parents should have the right to take their children out of school during term-time for a limited number of days.

Teacher Wellbeing in Policy and Practice: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester

Darren talks about the importance of festivals and teaching their origins before moving onto the main topic of his show - Why wellbeing isn't about removing the negative but is about amplifying the positive.

Half-term reset?: The Twilight Show with Phin Adams

We talk about if half-term is genuinely a reset. 

Introduction to Teaching - Making Teacher Training Work: TTR Special

Join us for this one off special hosted by Huma Mirza and Khanh Duc Kuttig as they explore the new book - "Introduction to Teaching: Making Teacher Training Work" Barnaby Lenon and Tracey Smith have teamed up to give new teachers a great introduction into training for their career. Combining their expertise and years of experience, together they explore the basics of teacher training in England, how best to prep for training, assessment, behaviour management, subject knowledge and structuring lessons while also covering topics such as trends and measuring success.

Writing & AI: The Late Late Show with Graham Stanley

How is generative AI changing what we think of as writing? It could be said that what is happening to writing right now due to AI is a fundamental shift in the definition of the writer and the process of writing. This is characterised by significant practical benefits and profound ethical and existential anxieties.