Join co-hosts, Tom Rogers @Rogershistory and Kathryn Clark @arithmaticks as they explores all things accessibility in maths with Caroline Hodgson and Neil Ogden from @OCR_MathsTeachers Talk Radio

Part 2 of Classroom Craze: Trends That Transformed or Tumbled? This week Dani dives into two of the most hotly debated educational trends of the past decade: Learning Styles and Growth Mindset. Are we truly wired to learn better as visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learners, or is this a myth that’s held classrooms back? And does fostering a growth …

In a fascinating show, Lucy Neuburger @LuEliz1989 and Hannah Wilson @ArtTeacherHWN remind teachers of the skills, capabilities and competencies that come as part of the job and make us highly employable.Teachers Talk Radio

Rae and Lianne discuss the age-old question that plagues teachers everywhere: Should we use our holiday time to complete work tasks, or is it better to switch off completely?Teachers Talk Radio

Join Toria as she speaks to Liz Stevenson, headteacher of an independent special school. She has worked previously as a teacher, leader and school improvement support in both the primary and secondary sector.Teachers Talk Radio

Will Mercer talks to special guest design and tech specialist Richard Brown about building a D and T curriculum.Teachers Talk Radio

Teacher Seda Yaman joins me from Turkey to talk about fostering self-confidence and other ways to empower learners.Teachers Talk Radio

On The Weekly Review, panellists, Lucy Neuburger, John Gibbs and Brent Poland discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard. Show production by Lianne Lax. This week's stories: Why we need research-informed teaching that’s specific to primary https://tinyurl.com/7wby8u46 Michael O'Leary doubles down on teacher comments, as Harris ca…

Krupa and Nazya are joined by Isaac Akinde, a Business Teacher teaching in a secondary school. This refreshing and authentic conversation offers some key strategies on creating optimal classroom environments for neuro-diverse learners.Teachers Talk Radio

This conversation explores the research conducted by Dr. Nicky Wright on adolescent communication, focusing on parent-teen relationships and the use of technology, specifically head cameras, to observe interactions. The discussion highlights the challenges of studying adolescents, the importance of nonverbal communication, and the potential for usi…

This week, Brent Poland (@BrentPoland1) and Adam Spence (@aspence81) explore the SEND crisis. In part 2 they take a close look at parents and teacher conflict.Teachers Talk Radio

This week Chris (@Chris_W1987) dedicates his show to International Men's Day and he's joined by Brent Poland (@BrentPoland1) and Paul Hazzard (@Arkle123) to discuss key issues around men and teaching. Together they explore the impact of teaching on men's well-being and look at some of the ways in which mental health can be improved.…

When parents get involved with their child's school, whether from chatting to their child's teacher to volunteering for the PTA, it can boost attendance, improve behaviour and elevate academic success - proving that when parents engage, students thrive. Join Tom Rogers and a brilliant panel of guests as they discuss how and why parental engagement …

Kathryn is joined by Shane Leaning, Shanghai-based organisational coach. Shane supports international schools globally and is passionate about empowering school leaders to develop cultures that support learning and development for all.Teachers Talk Radio

In this special one off show, Tom Rogers and Harry Waters are joined by special guest Sachin Bhopal-Myers, a 19 year old climate activist, who talks about his personal journey to climate activism and his role in the Teach the Teacher Campaign by SOS-UK. In this show, they discuss: 1. Climate Education: The benefits and importance of equipping stude…

Large classes, demotivated students, a lack of resources, a shortage of teachers, social problems. On today's show, I talked about these and other difficult circumstances that teachers and educational systems face, and looked at some solutions that have been implemented or which teachers could adopt.…

On The Weekly Review, panellists, Kathryn Taylor, John Gibbs and Lianne Lax discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard. Show production by Lianne Lax. This week's stories: Report finds ‘shocking and dispiriting’ fall in children reading for pleasure https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/nov/05/report-fall-in-children-reading-for…

Darren looks at two studies which demonstrate the educational benefits of self-affirmation exercises in schools.Teachers Talk Radio

As teachers, we focus our energy on our students. But what about when we become the learners ourselves? Join me in discussion with Martin and Christina as we take a look at how the Swedish system works. How does no Ofsted sound to you? And less rigidity in general? We also talk about the success of relational approaches and challenge fears about “l…

In a one off pop up show, Tom Rogers talks to legendary military historian Paul Reed about Remembrance in Schools.Teachers Talk Radio

This episode will appeal to anyone who might be interested in becoming a senior leader in a school as well to those already in senior leadership positions who may be wondering where the next leaders are coming from. It is full and frank and gets to the heart of the issues while also holding out hope and inspiration for the future.…

In this episode, we explore the evolving role of English in the curriculum with guest Zoe Enser- expert educator, English specialist and author. Zoe explores how adding time to a subject does not necessarily improve outcomes. English is vital so how do we engender a love for the subject? How can disciplinary literacy be effectively integrated into …

This week, Brent Poland (@BrentPoland1) and Adam Spence (@aspence81) explore the use of technology in the classroom. How responsible is teachers' use of technology? How can AI have a responsible impact on teaching and learning? In part 2 they discuss the news that tuition fees are to rise and the impact that will have on education.…

Join Dani as we dive into the biggest teaching trends of the past decade! Dani unpacks which classroom innovations made a real impact and which ones fizzled out, sharing stories, insights, and honest reflections from educators. Listen in for a fresh perspective of how trends such as cooperative learning and Direct Instruction have shaped today's cl…

Tom is joined by special guest Phil Naylor (Author of 'Some Schools are harder than others' - published via John Catt Educational) to discuss what makes some schools tougher to teach in than others and what could entice a teacher to go and teach in one of these schools. Phil reflects on his experience teaching in schools in Blackpool for 25 years, …

Sarah Kate Towlson hosts an insightful episode of Teachers Talk Radio titled: 'Clear the Path: Fewer Admin Tasks, Better Teacher-Student Connections.' This show delves into the challenges of teacher workload, focusing on how reducing non-teaching administrative tasks can foster deeper, more meaningful connections between teachers and students, espe…

Toria explores the concept of teaching without any technology with special guest Darren Leslie.Teachers Talk Radio

On The Weekly Review, panellists, Lucy Neuburger, John Gibbs and Brent Poland discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard. Show production by Lucy Neuburger. This week's stories: Teacher felt 'worthless' after facing discrimination - as report warns racism is harming profession https://news.sky.com/story/teacher-felt-worthless-aft…

Will talks with educator Jason Bentley about why and how children can direct and reflect their own learning. They talk about how teachers can create the conditions to encourage children agency, and Jason argues that this is an essential part of what education should be. They also discuss the challenges and opportunities of teaching children for an …

Darren talks about the history of reasoning and why it's an important skill to develop in our classes.Teachers Talk Radio

In this conversation, Dr. Neela Choudhury, head of the senior school at the British International School of Washington, DC, shares her insights on international education, discussing the cultural differences in educational values, the flexibility of curricula, and the importance of parental involvement. She highlights the unique challenges and rewa…

Would you do reality tv as a teacher? Hannah Wilson @ArtTeacherHWN & Lucy Neuburger @LuEliz1989 talk about side hustles for teachers and there are some quite unusual ways of making money discussed. Not to be missed.Teachers Talk Radio

Michelle and special guest Sheniel Smith engaged in an insightful, thought-provoking, and passionate discussion on the true meaning of inclusion, the barriers to its successful implementation, and the roles of all stakeholders. Join the discussion!Teachers Talk Radio

In a bumper 2.5 hour wide ranging conversation, Tom discusses the thorny issue of exclusions in schools with special guests Andrew Old and David Urwin. Andrew is a renowned teacher and blogger, David is an experienced teacher in AP settings. Both share some contrasting views about exclusions in UK schools: Why do exclusions happen? Have exclusions …

Christopher talks with Dr Charlotte Goddard, Daniela Leahy, Sára Gilíková and Christine Lester about the Erasmus experience for teachers, students and educational institutions.Teachers Talk Radio

SEND needs continue to rise - both numbers of students and complexity of need bringing huge challenges to schools.But what about when your SENCO is neurodivergent themselves?Anita Hempenius shares her lived experiences and suggests strategies that we can all use in our classrooms. She also talks about why she took her own child out of school and th…

On The Weekly Review, panellists, Lucy Neuburger, John Gibbs and Brent Poland discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard. Show production by Lianne Lax. This week's stories: Investigation: Disadvantaged school leaders’ uphill battle https://shorturl.at/v1B8M Nurturing Social and Emotional Learning Across the Globe https://tinyurl…

Darren picks up where he left off last time and talks about how we can encourage children to read for pleasure.Teachers Talk Radio

Dave is joined by Dr Ian Luff in a fascinating conversation about the history of OFSTED. Learn where it originated from, when and why it came into existence and the controversial impact it had on education in its first 25 years.Teachers Talk Radio

In this wide-ranging and frank conversation, Director of AEN Ian Young shares strategies to foster authentic engagement among students with special educational needs. We discuss how best to support students, families, and communities to thrive—and there’s even an accidental TMZ/paparazzi moment!Teachers Talk Radio

This week, Brent Poland (@BrentPoland1) is joined by Paul Hazzard (@Arkle123) deputising as host for Adam Spence (@aspence81). In part 1 they explore the implications of falling rolls and how schools and individuals will cope with the predicted decline in school age population and what that will mean for budgets, pupils-teacher ratios and the schoo…

This week Hannah explores Teacher Expectations. It's a fascinating discussion about the Pygmalion effect, growth mindset and how unconscious bias can affect your students. Don't miss the section about involving that vital group - parents.Teachers Talk Radio

My guests on today's show were Dr. Priscilla Riffo-Salgado and Neil Arias of the Network of Chilean Research in ELT (RICELT), and we spoke about the role of research in the teaching and learning of English, and how it connects to practice.Teachers Talk Radio

Tom has an authentic and detailed conversation about AI in education with three AI enthusiasts. Guest panelists are Clara Lin Hawking (Head of AI at Globeducate), Mike Driver (Psychology teacher) and John Dolman (Media teacher). In this conversation: What apps are Mike and John using in the classroom? What practical examples of classroom use can th…

Lianne is ill, so lonely Rae laments the state of teaching in 2024 and chats with guest Kusam about her journey from teaching English in mainstream secondary schools to tutoring full-time. Lots of top tips about job searches, budgeting and how to use teaching skills and experience to create a fulfilling and sustainable work-life balance.…

“You have an identity outside of teaching!” Toria Bono (@Toriaclaire) talks to Shelly Cousins (@andthoughshebe1) and Tom Rogers (@RogersHistory) about how to manage the long autumn term. Shelly is assistant head of English and head of psychology at a secondary school in Somerset. She is passionate about teaching and learning as well as staff wellbe…

When is the right time to take on extra challenges? Amanda and her guest, Shauna Blaney, talk about the benefits and potential pitfalls of getting out of your comfort zone and taking on additional challenges early in a teaching career.Teachers Talk Radio

On The Weekly Review, panellists, Claire Cannon, Christopher Vowels and Brent Poland discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard. Show production by Lianne Lax. This week's stories: Dame Alison Peacock: ‘Create a place where joy can happen’ https://www.tes.com/magazine/leadership/tips-techniques/dame-alison-peacock-school-leadersh…

This week, Adam Spence (@aspence81) and Brent Poland (@BrentPoland1) explore the nitty gritty of attendance. What's behind poor attendance and how schools can get children into school. In part 2 they take a close look at where responsibility, for various aspects of schooling, lies across parents, school and pupils. And in the final segment they exp…

Join Chris as he shares his strategies for sparking engagement at the beginning of the class and leaving a lasting impression at the end.Teachers Talk Radio