Teachers Talk Radio

Neurodivergent Educators: The Late Late Show with Rae

Schools can be crowded and chaotic, and teaching can be an exhaustingly social job. Host Rae and guest Amy discuss performativity and masking at work, and how schools can build truly inclusive environments for both students and staff. 

AI in Academia: The Twilight Show with Graham Stanley

Is Artificial Intelligence an aid or adversary for educators. I spoke to Sadia Gondal from Pakistan about this topic. 
With over 18 years of experience in the field of education and training, Sadia Gondal is an Essential Skills Development Trainer focusing on interpersonal, professional, and leadership communication. In addition, she is a Senior Fellow at Higher Education Academy UK and an Associate Member at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development UK.
Currently, she is serving as Assistant Professor at UET, and in November 2023, she was selected by UNESCO as one of the 30 global AI experts to draft UNESCO’s AI Ethical Policy in Education. Report and findings are expected to be released by April 2024.

Attendance and absenteeism: Education Tonight with Brent and Adam

On Brent and Adam's show, they discuss attendance and absenteeism.

Why we need environmental sustainability in education: The morning break with Poppy Gibson

In this episode. Poppy is joined by Dr Elsa Lee. Elsa is an academic working at the intersection of environmental sustainability education, environmental justice. and place-based education. After ten years as a secondary school science teacher in the UK and abroad, Elsa returned to university to study a masters and doctorate in Environmental and Sustainability Education. Elsa has led UKRI research projects investigating the links between environmental sustainability, global citizenship, water and education with young adults in international contexts, and the links between the arts, wellbeing and nature in primary schools.

’The Australian Dream’: The Late Show with Amanda Kinsley-Smith

Amanda talks to Amanda Ritchie about her career break in Australia and what it has taught her about work/life balance.

All Hands Up?: The Sunday Social with Omer Pazar

Omer is joined by Pritesh Raichura, Assistant Principal, Science teacher and teaching enthusiast, to discuss his approach to teaching and learning. 

Rest and Recuperation - The Key to effective leadership: The Twilight Show with Maxine

Leaders are more effective when they stop thinking about work after hours. This is also true for teachers. Maxine discusses research, considering what gets in the way of achieving this, how teachers and leaders can best switch of and asking why some teachers and school leaders might be reluctant to speak openly about this. 

New Years Resolutions for your Wellbeing: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson

Hannah is joined by life coach Karl Williams to discuss ways to build healthy habits in 2024 and beyond. As well as to reflect, have gratitude, and create clear strategies to move forward. We tackle supporting students and staff with their wellbeing in creating a great school atmosphere in the darkest of months.

Developing teacher researchers: The Late Late Show with Kathryn Taylor

Kathryn is joined by Katrina Blunt, Research Lead in her school. We discuss our shared passion for developing teachers as research engaged practitioners, supporting them with the skills and organisational and collegial structures that enable them to thrive as life-long learners.

Educational change: The Twilight Show with Graham Stanley

Educational change and using drama with learners were the main topics of conversation in my show today, featuring Patricia Arbona, a teacher and teacher educator from Argentina