Teachers Talk Radio

It’s October. The gloss of summer has worn off. The night’s are closing in. The honeymoon period is over. Liz, Kate and Rachel have a tongue-in-cheek chat about common teacher gripes. Share yours with us and we can discuss them live!

Students want jobs and, for many, a degree feels like the ticket to landing one. But should getting career-ready really be the main purpose of university? What do we risk losing when degrees become too industry-focused? And what happens if we don’t prepare students for work at all? Join Seema as she tackles these big questions with Dr. Paul Caplan, leader of MA Advertising at UAL.

Tom Rogers is joined by Gulcin Cesli, co CEO of Spring Partnership Trust, and Manny Botwe, Headteacher of Tytherington School and President of ASCL, to discuss the important issue of how schools should manage debates on immigration, race, and St George’s flags.

What happens when algorithms meet acids and AI rubs shoulders with Bunsen burners? In this show, we’re diving into the weird, wonderful world of teaching science with tech. in this show Matt is joined by the brilliant Alex Gray.

Teaching for Tomorrow: SDGs, Subject Links & Student Voice. In this thought-provoking show, host Famida Choudhary speaks with educator Sapna Raghava about transforming classrooms into purpose-driven spaces through the power of SDG-focused learning, interdisciplinary teaching, and student-led action. From climate projects and zero hunger campaigns to inclusive strategies for students of determi...

The education secretary has said that school leaders should have more training and support on how to communicate with parents effectively. Speaking at the Labour Party’s annual conference in Liverpool this week, Ms Phillipson said heads should not “drift into judgement” when interacting with parents. What do you think?  Jo Fox, Rae Whitehouse, Liz Webb, Michael Wright and Tom Rogers discuss. 

Through the lens of children's literature, Darren explores the sticky debate of self censorship in teaching.

In this episode, I explore one of the biggest challenges facing schools today; how short form content and constant notifications are reshaping the way young people focus, learn and interact in school. From the pressures on tutor time to the wider implications for teaching and learning, we'll consider what this means for educators, parents, and pupils alike. Share with colleagues, and join the deba...

Why and how should you build your personal brand as an academic? An exciting conversation at Tuesday Twilight Show with Timea Kadar, and her brilliant guests, Dr Sonal Jain and Rafael Dos Santos.

Join Chris as he unpacks the role of oracy in education, from equity and policy to the pandemic and the workplace of the future. In the age of AI, he argues oracy may be the most human skill we have left.

On tonight's Late Late show, I was joined by Noha Omaya in Cairo, Egypt for a conversation about how research meets the classroom: what students really learn, and we talked about the hidden curriculum, storytelling & critical thinking. 

Join John Dolman and Mike Driver as we interview Matthew Weymss about all things AI.

What does belonging really look like for teachers? In this episode, Michelle is joined by guest Sarah Wilkinson-Crute to explore why feeling respected, valued, and truly part of a school community is essential for teacher wellbeing and success. Together, they unpack what it means to belong in education and how schools can create environments where teachers don’t just work, but genuinely thrive.

The panel - Lucy Trimnell, Tarjinder Gill and Carl Smith discuss the big breaking story from this week around a new statutory test for Year 8 students in schools in England. Pupils at state schools in England will face new reading tests in an attempt to tackle under-achievement by white working-class children. The government’s forthcoming white paper on schools is to include a new test of reading...

Experienced middle leader and MFL teacher Yannick Berland and consultant and former OFSTED inspector John Bald discuss their feelings and experiences of OFSTED inspections through the years. With Yannick's 25 years in the profession and John's 175 involvements in past inspections, get ready for some no holds barred opinions regarding the impact of OFSTED on the teaching profession, both good and b...

In tonight's show, Piers Gledhill, a highly experienced FE lecturer and I suggest strategies to ensure a great start to the new year in FE. We examine fear of learning, poor learning experiences and disengaged learners and put forward the strategies we use to enable motivated, engaged learning on a personal level. We also discuss how to manage teacher burnout and positive, transformative change. L...

In a wide ranging interview David chats with Russell Hall about his 40 years in teaching and how he keeps his passion for teaching alive and what it means to have effective self efficacy both for teachers and students. 

Last week, the NEU proposed that a four day week for teachers should become the standard in schools, allowing teachers to work one day per week from home to help combat workload demands. Is this the solution to the recruitment and retention crisis we’ve been waiting for? Join Liz, Kate and Rachel as they discuss the positives and pitfalls.

Darren looks at how we apply Bandura's self efficacy theory to teachers to consider whether our practice impoves as we get older.

We talk a strategy of how to detach from the same old patterns in schools that just repeat and repeat.

Louise Marie talks to Rachel Bowers about what kind leadership looks like, the importance of striking the empathy balance and what could go wrong if kindness is not explicitly embedded into staff culture.

We taught. We left. What's next? Why the mass exodus of teachers from the profession? Michelle is joined by special guests to talk about why teachers are leaving.

Khanh Duc Kuttig interviews Jim Heal and Rebekah Berlin about their brand new book. "Mental Models: How understanding the mind can transform the way you work" - This is a Hachette book by Jim Heal and Rebekah Berlin that provides a framework for improving work and learning by understanding how the mind works. It draws on cognitive science to offer practical strategies for enhancing thinking, commu...

In this episode, Khanh Duc and Bruno unpack the elephant in the room - ELT as gig economy. Teachers living in precarity, worried about speaking up for fear of losing work (and income), the challenges associated with freelance work and its impact on teacher wellbeing.

Darren looks at research from South Africa about the benefits of using group chats for professional development.