Teachers Talk Radio

Neurodiverse teachers and learners: The Sunday Late Show

Christopher and author and creative writing tutor Meg Eden Kuyatt discuss the nature of being a neurodiverse teacher and learner and its implications for classroom practice.

Lumina Sophie, a decolonised heroine: The Sunday Twilight Show with Maud

The second episode in our series on decolonise the curriculum with female role models, Lumina Sophie is an icon of freedom in Martinique, French West Indies. Deserving of praise and promotion as a kick-ass heroine who fought to promote a desegregated society, she is a woman who led an armed rebellion in 1870.
 

Generative AI for Teachers: The Twilight Show with Graham Stanley

Talia Montaño Andrade, a teacher and trainer from Mexico joined me to talk about generative AI tools and her experience of using them for teaching and learning languages.

What is Happiness?: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester

This show explores the concept of happiness and why it's important (and not self-indulgent!) to prioritise being happy. 

A Career of Many Jobs: The Twilight Show with Maxine

Statistics show that the idea of a job for life is no longer a reality. Tonight’s show is dedicated to those educators past or present who have changed professions, either leaving another life to teach or leaving teaching to embark on something new.
Joined by a fabulous second year ECT and former mortgage advisor and PA. 

Life before and after Teaching The Thursday Twilight Show with Lianne Lax

Tonight we talked about qualifications for getting into teaching and how these may go through some changes soon with Amy Right . Afterwards we talked about life after teaching and mindsets that are needed to make or not make this change with Stephanie Carlin . 
 
 

Evolution of technology in education: The Twilight Show with Michelle Hinds

A lively and engaging discussion exploring the evolution of teaching resources over the last three decades!

Sam Crome and The Power of Teams: The Late Show with Kathryn Taylor and John Catt Educational

Sam Crome talks to Kathryn Taylor about his book 'The Power of Teams'.

First Term In Headship: The Twilight Show with Hannah Wilson

Joined by Jessica Lobbett who since training to teach in 2009 has held leadership roles within both Teaching and Learning and Pastoral remits. A true believer in inclusivity in education, holding a firm belief that all children should have access to the highest quality of education in a warm and nurturing environment. Jessica was delighted to be appointed to her first Headship in September and and is extremely proud to now lead a large comprehensive secondary school. On the show we discuss how to prepare for the role and tips for managing new stakeholders. Ultimately students are the key focus for any leadership role and drive behind a successful team. 

Katharine Birbalsingh and the Muslim Prayer Ban: TTR Special

In this special episode on Teachers Talk Radio, Tom Rogers is joined by Katharine Birbalsingh, Headteacher of Michaela Community School, to discuss the high court challenge emanating from the school's ban on Islamic Prayer Rituals. In this must listen interview, Katharine explains her views on secularism and multiculturalism, OFTSED and the role of government in school intervention, Michaela culture and the story behind this court case.