David Marshall, Ross Borthwick and Isabel Rich

Education Sense

Education EN ↓ 32 episodes

A podcast by teachers, for teachers. We aim to delve into some of the theories that drive the world of education but also pass on practical tips to help us all become better classroom teachers. How can we kindle curiosity in the classroom? Why are so many teachers leaving the profession? Is homework really necessary? Join three teachers Ross, Isabel and David on Education Sense as they explore some of the big (and small) questions in the world of education. The views expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals presenting and not the organisations that they may represent. Education S...

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David Marshall, Ross Borthwick and Isabel Rich

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How do teachers become better teachers? 08.12.2022 1:08:25

Teachers are lifelong learners. Like many professions, CPD sits at the heart of the career and is an essential aspect of personal growth and pupil impact. But what actually is effective CPD and how do schools cultivate this? Aaron, Ross and David explore this question in episode 7, looking at the current research and delving into their own (good and bad) experience of professional development to f...

How can we use the World Cup as a teachable moment? 30.11.2022 34:00

This week, Aaron attempts to persuade David to use the Qatar Football World Cup as a teaching opportunity. Tune in to find out whether he was successful and for some ideas as to how you could begin the conversation in your setting.

How do we teach for a sustainable future? 23.11.2022 46:33

Following the interview in E04, Aaron, David and Ross discuss ways in which the Sustainable Development Goals can be taught in a variety of settings. As promised in the episode, here is a list of resources for teachers: http://www.teachsdgs.org/resources.html https://worldslargestlesson.globalgoals.org/campaigns/ https://www.globalschoolsprogram.org/ https://www.thekindnessbank.co.uk/un-global-goa...

How are we teaching the Sustainable Development Goals? 16.11.2022 1:14:48

With COP27 taking place this week, Ross invites fellow sustainable development enthusiasts Helen Sundaram and Eve Jardine-Young onto the pod to discuss the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Join us this week as we discuss how the 'global to-do list' is being taught in schools and what the future holds for this crucial subject. Helen founded The Kindness Bank in 2021 and works wi...

Why are teachers staying in the profession? 09.11.2022 29:28

With the majority of new entrant teachers leaving the profession within five years, Aaron, Ross and David explore the reasons why and where teachers are remaining in the profession.

Why are teachers leaving the profession? 02.11.2022 32:35

With teachers fleeing the profession like never before, Ross, Aaron and David discuss the factors driving this mounting problem. Is it pay, working conditions, lifestyle change, the aftermath of Covid-19 and how it changed the profession or the lure of working overseas? One thing is for sure, without staff retention, schools are thrown into a cycle of continual flux. Join us this week to identify...

What is Gamification? 08.10.2022 32:58

There can be little doubt that children enjoy playing games and gamification appears to be taking the world of education by storm. Gamifying the classroom has become so accepted over the last decade but how exactly is it being used and to what effect? Aaron, David and Ross discuss the pros and cons of game-ifying the classroom in the first ever episode of The Rest Is Education.