Teachers Talk Radio

Darren talks about using formative assessment data to encourage our young people's responsibility for their own learning. (Content warning: Brief mention of parent death. Please skip the first 15 minutes if this is triggering for you).

Have you ever heard people say their job does not feel like work because they enjoy it so much? This is often based on their personal values being aligned with those of their role and employer. Sophie W joins me as we discuss how values help us to connect and what better way to support our pupils, particularly those with SEMH needs than to give them a sense of belonging and connection. Listen all...

Morgan and Tod dive deep into the essential components of curriculum design—exploring powerful knowledge, core values, progression, and the importance of diversity and representation. They unpack the why, how, and who behind crafting a curriculum with clear intent, and how intentional design shapes the learning journey. From understanding the goals of education to ensuring inclusivity, this conver...

Brent Poland ( @BrentPoland1 ) and Adam Spence (@aspence81)  engage in a debate about whether academies have reached their conclusion and what the future holds. Joining in on the debate is Dr Pam Jarvis  @Dr_Pam_Jarvis A show not to be missed.

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_Maths

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 mindset really unlock student potential, or has it...

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.

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? 

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.

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

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

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 calls words 'crass and ill-informed' https://tinyur...

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.

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 using AI to analyze emotional expressions. The ultima...

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.

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 in schools matters - what difference does it reall...

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.

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 students with the knowledge and skills to understand...

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-pleasure-national-literacy-trust The struggle to...

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

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 “losing control” when such practice is out in place.

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

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.