Teachers Talk Radio

Instructional Coaching: The Twilight Show with Adam Kohlbeck

In this show, Adam is joined by Paul Cline, a teacher and Professional development lead from Suffolk. Adam and Paul discuss all things Instructional coaching, getting to the crux of the similarities and differences between approaches including the facilitative to directive spectrum and the crucial role of awareness and diagnostics.
 

Looked After Children: the Sunday Social with Anna Hudson

Anna Hudson and her guest Toya Dunscombe explore the challenges and barriers facing looked after children in the education and care systems, and suggest a few things teachers can do to help them.

Enhancing Teacher Collaboration: The Monday Late Late Show With Toby Doncaster

Toby and Piers Gledhill talk about how to make pair-teaching work in the classroom, whether it's with TAs, mentees or teachers. We also look at the culture of isolation and discuss how to make teaching more inclusive and open.

Practical advice for pupil wellbeing:The Monday morning break with Marie Greenhalgh

In this show Kirsten and I discuss definitions of well-being, key strategies that teachers can implement in their classrooms and some of the challenges that teachers face in prioritising pupil wellbeing alongside academic achievement.

Why does diversity in history teaching matter? The Late Show with David Brown

David is joined by Josh Perry Garry the 2022 National Diversity Award winner, Head of History, author and public speaker. In this show they discuss what diversity in the History curriculum means, what a truly diverse curriculum looks like and why it matters. 

A Whole School Approach to Wellbeing: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester

Darren looks at what a WSA to wellbeing looks like and thinks about why staff wellbeing should be just as big a priority as pupil wellbeing.

Looking back at Sure Start: The Friday Morning Break with John Gibbs

My guest this week is Naomi Eisenstadt the first director of Sure Start. Sure Start was the boldest attempt to close the inequality gap in education since the inception of the welfare state. In light of recent IFS reports showing the long-term benefits of Sure Start, we reflect on its successes, failures, and legacy. 

Bill Rogers on Teachers Talk Radio: TTR Special Interview

Tom Rogers talks to Australian behaviour expert Bill Rogers about all things behaviour in schools - what's going wrong? What needs to change? What strategies should teachers implement in the classroom? What about restorative conversations? Sanctions? Impact? School leadership support? All this and more covered in this 90 minute conversation - enjoy! The video version of this interview can be found here.

Nature Walk: The Thursday Twilight Show with Stephen Lockyer

Stephen takes listeners on an eclectic journey through myriad topics pertinent to teachers including a magnificent trip to Norfolk.

Leadership that Cares: The Late Late Show with Paul Hazzard

Paul talks to Dr Cheryl Bauman about caring leadership.
This episode is a 'must-listen' for current and aspiring leaders in schools.
 
Episode Chapters
(06:12) The strong relationship between formal and informal leadership
(15:10) Leaders have to have self-belief
(22:56) Being a servant leader takes courage. It's being caring and collaborative
(31:40) What makes it difficult for school leaders to be authentic?
(51:39) Motivation in becoming a better leader
(57:47) What is the impact of caring leadership on children and the community?
(01:07:49) Leadership’s impact on the medium to longer term for students and teachers
(01:11:39) How does a leader show that she cares?