That'll Teach You

What is the difference between transient and long-term anxiety, and how can we deal with both? Why do we need to let our children fail, safely? How can misguided praise and a focus on perfection lead to devastating results for schoolchildren? Dr Joanna Fortune is back on That'll Teach You this week to answer these questions and more. We talk about how young people these days are self-diagnosin...

We've made it! The first half-term is done and everyone is ready for a break. Use the holidays wisely - look after yourself and forget about school for a while. We will be back next week with a brand-new episode. Happy Hallowe'en! Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast and please leave a rating and a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish is cool now - there's no getting away from it. We just need that little push to make sure that our children realise it as well! Julie-Anne de Brún is back on the podcast to give some practical tips on how to enthuse the Gaeilge learners in your classroom and home. Whether it's developing fun challenges and learning history through Irish place names, or bringing Gaeilge to every singl...

Another budget, another missed opportunity. As teachers take to the picket this morning, Ciara Reilly joins That'll Teach You to react to last week's budget, and how the Government has once again failed to treat education as a priority issue. With no progress on reducing class sizes (which are still the largest in Europe), a lack of understanding of how to manage special education, and a t...

Magdalena Landziak is back on the podcast this week to help us explore the importance of relationships with our SNAs in school. How can teachers set up their classroom to empower SNAs to reach their full potential? What do teachers need to understand about the role of the SNA in classrooms and schools? As always, communication is at the core of everything - we are all working together and we all h...

Emergency episode! With the proposed industrial action only a week away, we are joined by INTO Assistant General Secretary Máirín Ní Chéileachair to break down exactly what this means for teachers, parents, schools and other education professionals. Máirín Ní Chéileachair is the Director of Education, Equality, Research and Learning at the INTO. She explains the reasons behind the industrial actio...

Ever thought about taking a career break? Ever wanted to travel the world? Ever been pressured to show your tattoos on a podcast? Adam (@mister_muinteoir_) has done all three, and he's back with Jane and Hugh to tell us all about it. From putting in the application for career break (and letting us know which Circular to find it in), planning his way around East Asia, to unexpectedly appearing...

Making friends, taking turns, resolving conflict - all of these can be challenging for children in the early days of school. Cara Zelas and her inseparable companion Little Dude are our guests this week as we look at the tricky area of social skills. We chat about practical approaches educators can take to provide children with the support they need to feel confident, connect and comfortable in th...

Is anxiety the biggest problem facing our schoolchildren today? What can educators and parents do to support those children who are too distressed to come to school? Dr Mary O'Kane joins us this week to answer these questions and more. Dr Mary O'Kane is a lecturer in psychology, parenting and early childhood education. Her books "Anxious Children in an Anxious World" and "Perfectly Imperfect Paren...

Irish With Mollie is back! Mollie Guidera rejoins Jane and Hugh to help teachers and parents start the year strong with Irish. Mollie (@irishwithmollie) is an Irish teacher, author, and the most positive person you can meet when it comes to Gaeilge. We brought Mollie back on to help us break down what teachers can do to get off on the right foot with Gaeilge. We all know that there can be fear and...

This week, Jane and Hugh are joined by Angela Cummins, who has been teaching in autism classes for 27 years. Angela has a Masters in Education specialising in Autism, and is currently working on her Doctorate of Education. At the start of a new school year, there is so much to discuss. We look at how teachers in both mainstream and autism classes can set up their classrooms for their incoming stud...

We are back! It's the start of a brand new season, and Jane and Hugh are excited. We dust off the cobwebs, plug in the mic, and let you know what's coming up in Season 4, including a start-of-year competition with great prizes to be won, and more fantastic guests sharing their wisdom with you every week. Make sure to follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and Tiktok, and why not recommend u...

It's time for the summer holidays, and we aren't going to take up too much of your time. It is time to exhale and be proud of all you've done this year. We chat about a few of our highlights as well as our summer plans. We will be taking the next little while off, so you should too! Thank you for listening to That'll Teach You, and we will see you again in August for Season 4! Hosted on Acast. See...

Summer should be a time when teachers can relax, but we know that some of our colleagues are heading straight into interview season. That'll Teach You is here to help, so we are re-releasing our very popular episode with Maria (@teacherinterviewireland) to guide you through the whole process. Whether you're applying for your first job, or moving towards a leadership role, Maria has so many useful...

What to do in June? We're at that time of year where it feels as if everyone is ready to move on, but we're not done yet. How can we continue to support our students to grow and develop in the final few weeks of school? Gillian Corbally is back on the podcast to help us answer this question and more. Make sure to follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast and remember to rate and review Follow Gillian @the_...

Award-winning author Lisa Fipps joins us for the final episode in our Meet the Author series. We chat about verse novels, in particular Starfish, Lisa's debut novel, and what led Lisa to that particular format. Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast Follow Lisa @authorlisafipps Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How many children with mild intellectual disabilities are struggling to survive in a mainstream classroom? What are the problems facing special schools in Ireland today? Principal Debbie O'Neill (@themildprincipal) joins the podcast this week to talk about her experience as a principal of a special school. Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast and pleas remember to rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See...

Is Múinteoir Mé is back on the podcast to talk about her latest move, taking a break from primary school to become a Teacher Fellow in DCU. We discuss today's student teachers, the problems they face, and how the career break has helped Aislinn become a better teacher herself. Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast Follow Aislinn @ismuinteoirme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

They say a picture paints a thousand words - well, Clara I back on the podcast this week to explain just how important wordless picture books are for all ages. Follow us @thatllteachyou podcast and follow Clara @claramariafiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murder mysteries, thrillers, and a shared love of Malorie Blackman are just some of what we spoke about this week with award-winning author Sophie McKenzie, in our latest episode of our Meet the Author miniseries. Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast and don't forget to rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily shares her story of being an autistic student in primary and secondary school, as well as her work as an autistic advocate. Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast and don't forget to rate and review! Follow Emily @emilymcps2004 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Social injustice, corruption, politics, unequal systems - to what extent can teachers help the children in our care by opening up new perspectives on the world? How can these systems be disrupted in a positive way for education? Danielle joins TTY this week to discuss these issues, and more. Follow Danielle @decolonisingmyclassroom and follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Kids love books. Unless they don't. How can we help support our children in their earliest years, to ensure that their confidence and competence in literacy develops as best it can? Dee (@playful_classroom) is back on the show this week to discuss early intervention, assessment, and finding the balance between classroom support and SET for those who need it. Follow us @thatlltecahyoupodcast, and d...

Award-winning author Sarah Webb joins us this week, to talk about her process, historical fiction, and visiting schools. Sarah is one of Ireland's best known children's authors, particularly in schools, and we loved the chance to chat to her about her background as both a reader and a writer. We're heading on our Easter holidays - we'll see you on 15th April! Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast Follo...

Forget Donald Trump's rows about AI - what does it mean for teachers and students? As the technology continues to speed past our comprehension, how can we as educators use it to support our students, while also teaching them use to use it responsibly? Patrick Hickey (@aiteachingguru) returns to That'll Teach You to discuss his own experiences with AI over the last year, as well as laying out what...