Brighter Thinking Pod

This week we're discussing the impact of parents and carers engaging in education, exploring both the positive outcomes and the potential challenges. Join our brilliant host, Product Marketing Manager Emma McCrea, along with two new guests. Richard Morgan, Assistant Head at The Perse School in Cambridge, and Beth Borrett, a parent of three children at different stages in their education. Show note...

Welcome back! In this episode, we discuss a topic that gets a lot of attention – assessment for learning. After a short intro of what it is and why it is important, we dive into top tips, examples and advice to help both new and experienced teachers.    Our host this week is Tamsin Hart. She is joined by some new and familiar faces/voices. Returning from series 1, we have Mark Winterbottom. Mark i...

Welcome to series 2 of the Brighter Thinking Pod! In this episode, we're looking into student wellbeing and mental health. Join our host Georgia Robinson in our virtual studio with two new guests. Ros McLellan is a Lecturer in Teacher Education and Development / Pedagogical Innovation at the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Education. Tamsin Ford is Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry...

As teaching and learning from home continues, we talk to six teachers from our online research community, the Cambridge Panel, about their experiences of school closures and their advice to the teaching community. Our guests in this episode are Babu Bodapati, Elizabeth Baladhay, Mark Beales, Michael Baldwin, Steve Morling and Tom Healy. Our host is Silvia Pirola.

The final episode in series one is now available. We welcome educators and authors Elizabeth Whittome and Christopher Radmann into the studio to answer your Engaging English questions. From how to encourage modern students to connect with the works of Jane Austen, to tackling the deficit in grammar and language skills in the classroom, Chris, Elizabeth and your host for the week Tamsin Hart, take...

We sit down with author and assistant head Simon Armitage, as well as E-learning manager Hannah Mathais, to discuss projects in the classroom. From independent research to 'genius hour', introduce a new, creative twist to your school this term!  Hosted by Jane Sly    Show notes   Hannah Mathias   Simon Armitage   Eric J. Pollock   Approaches to Learning and Teaching Geography: A Toolkit for Intern...

This week we sit down with Dr Fiona Maine, Tony Cotton and Dave Neale to bring you advice and inspiration for your lessons. Start the new school year full of ideas to engage your students, whilst still meeting curriculum objectives!    Fiona Maine   Tony Cotton   Dave Neale   Host: Lucy Mills PEDAL: Centre for Research on Play in Education, Development & Learning   DIALLS: Dialogue and Argumentati...

Part two of our reading special is now available. Sue and Glen are back in the studio discussing book illustrations and reading cultures in schools. We also welcome back Dr Fiona Maine from the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge, as she provides inspiration for engaging children in reading for pleasure.   Show notes:    World Book Day   Teresa Cremin @TeresaCremin   Carnegie Medal...

Part one of our primary reading special is now available!  In this episode, we discuss how to bring guided reading into your classroom and develop reading cultures in your school. Featuring Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of the UCL Institute of Education Hosted by our very own Global UX Design Manager, Cai Reaich.   Show notes The Story of Catriona and the Grasshopper, Bryan and Pym, Roland Guiness,...

This week we're discussing all things future of education, and how you can provide your students with skills for life.  Joined by Michael McQueen, author of Teaching for Tomorrow, and Roxanna Herescu from the English Language Training (ELT) research team, we take a look at future megatrends, disruption-proof professions, and the Cambridge Framework for Life Competencies.  Hosted by our fantastic P...

This week we're talking all things mathematics in the very first of our subject specials!  We're joined by Ems Lord, Director of Nrich Maths as well as author and educator Tony Cotton. Hosted by Jane Sly, we take a closer look at maths in the modern, international classroom and discuss topics including project-based learning and common multiplication mistakes.   

Join us as our host Commissioning Editor James Frith sits down with author and teacher trainer, Mike Gershon, and Senior Commissioning Editor Becky Lovell, to discuss all things differentiation. Filled with classroom hints, learning tips and lesson ideas, listen today for new teaching inspiration!    How to use Differentiation in the Classroom, The Complete Guide – Mike Gershon Mike Gershon – TES...

Join us as we sit down with Annie Altamirano, Margaret Cooze, Linda Fisher and our host Andrew Campbell as we discuss all things English as a Second Language. With classroom advice, lesson inspiration and tips for ESL teachers around the world, you won't want to miss out. Show notes:  Linda Fisher Twitter   Annie Altamirano Twitter   CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference)   -   Multilingual...

In episode one of The Brighter Thinking Pod, we take a closer look at active learning with tips, classroom advice and teaching inspiration. With Senior Lecturer in Education from the University of Cambridge, Dr Mark Winterbottom, and Head of Teaching and Learning from Cambridge Assessment International Education, Paul Ellis. Hosted by Lucy Mills.    Show notes: Blooms Taxonomy Mark Beales' website...