Teachers Talk Radio

What Don't You Want to Hear In a History Classroom: The Tuesday Late Late Show with Emily Edwards

Join me, Emily Edwards, to discuss some of the most frustrating questions you could hear in a History lesson and how to banish those phrases to Room 101!

Why has there been a decline in student behaviour in schools?: The Late Show with Tom Rogers

Tom Rogers is joined by a range of guests to discuss the key reasons for the decline in behaviour in schools. This show was driven by the evidence base around this - including surveys by the UK Government, NASUWT, Teacher Tapp and more that all cite increased levels of poor behaviour in schools. Amongst the reasons discussed are; Social Media, Phones, Parenting, Lack of support from parents, entitlement, lack of SEND support, curriculum, mental health crisis, increase in trauma, super strict schools, covid, lack of special schools and lower societal expectations. Guest callers include Katie Waissel, Adam Woodward, James Bickerstaff, Gulcin Sesli and many more! 

Pastoral Roles in Schools: The Late Late Show with Rae

Host Rae, a former Head of Year, is joined by experienced Head of Year Jourdon to discuss (rant about) the joys and challenges (but mostly challenges) of pastoral work in education. Does the reward outweigh the misery? Different but honest answers provided. 

Beyond the 5-paragraph essay: The Monday Morning Break with Khanh-Duc Kuttig

Nigel Caplan and I discuss the origins of the 5-paragraph essay, why it's a disservice to our students, and how we can change our teaching of (academic) writing.

Cross-Curricular Comrades: The Late Show with Amanda Kinsley-Smith

Join Amanda and her guests, Jonny Mulholland and Neil Dillon, as they talk about how teachers at different stages of their careers can learn from and look out for each other.

Adaptive Teaching: Why should this transform our teaching philosophy? The Sunday Lunch Show with Chris Wilkinson

Chris Wilkinson addresses this key change of teaching and learning terminology.  He demonstrates how rephrasing it from differentiation can greatly enhance the progress of all pupils.

Teaching and Learning through Drama: The Saturday Twilight Show with Graham Stanley

I am joined by Susan Hillyard, an educator based in Argentina and we chat about how she got there and about teachign and learning through drama.

'Initium' by Emma Turner: The Friday Morning Break with Poppy Gibson

Have you heard of the brilliant book 'Initium: Cognitive Science and Research-Informed primary practice' by Emma Turner? This fantastic episode explores what the book is about, and interviews author Emma about the purpose behind this book, the process of writing it, and considers some of the things we can learn from this book about cognitive science in the primary phase. 'Initium' is published by John Catt and can be purchased through their website johncattbookshop.com

Why is literacy important?: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester

Darren is on his soap box talking about how higher literacy rates lead to better futures for all and how we can encourage literacy in our young people.

Celebrating Women Leaders in Education on International Women's Day: The twilight show with Maxine

Maxine is joined by Caren Earp and Jess Pather, two inspirational secondary headteachers to celebrate women leaders in education.  
Talking about what is great about women as leaders and how we can inspire others through leadership.