That'll Teach You

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...

Why are autistic children receiving less support than they would have 20 years ago, despite our vastly improved knowledge of the area? Why are special education teachers not receiving training before they begin working with our most vulnerable children? What can be done to help support our neurodivergent children, their parents and their teachers? The inimitable Ciara Reilly is back on That'll Tea...

Is it a poem? Is it a novel? Can't it be both? Award-winning author Sarah Crossan is here to talk about writing for young people, writing in verse, and even how verse novels might just be able to provide some of that dopamine hit that social media does, only without all the bad bits! Sarah's verse novels, including Moonrise, One and Toffee, can undoubtedly be a way into reading for young people (a...

It's very simple. Schools cannot function without SNAs. As the Government stumbles around the issue of SNA cuts, we are joined by SNAs Oneesa and Samantha to explain what has been happening over the last couple of weeks. We also look at the broader problems - why the role of the SNA needs to be redefined, why SNAs need new contracts and, most importantly, why the lack of respect and understanding...

Are teachers supported by schools in their wellbeing? Does a single yoga class or doughnut day actually help teachers in the long run? What are the positive steps a school can take towards staff wellbeing? Greg Joynt (@gregjoyntyoga) joins Jane and Hugh this week to discuss what can be done to foster wellbeing for all in schools, because, let's face it, if we're not happy, how can we help the chil...

Does religion still have a place in Irish schools? Should the Catholic sacraments be taught during the school day, or does this isolate those children not involved? Should all children attend their local school? Education Equality Ireland's Anna Hurley joins the podcast this week to discuss all of these questions, and more. Anna explains the origins, achievements and current goals of Education Equ...

Occupational Therapist Sorcha Rice (@ot_sorcharice) joins the podcast this week to discuss how OTs can help to support students and teachers in schools. We talk about setting up classrooms and schools for all children, not just the neurotypical. Sorcha also spoke about being an adult with AuDHD and a PDA profile, and spoke about how PDA can manifest in children, and how we can best support them in...

Is LGBTQ+ society properly represented in children's literature? Do teachers need to be "careful" about introducing LGBTQ+ books in the classroom? Award-winning author Sarah Hagger-Holt joins Jane and Hugh to answer these questions and more. Follow Sarah @sarahhaggerholt and follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kids need music! But are schools doing enough to foster a love of, and confidence in, music? We are joined by Ciara O'Connor (@oconnorsmusicschool), founder of Ceol Cliste, who talks about what teachers can do to help their students develop their musical skills and confidence. Whether its violins and tin whistles, or sound bellows and boomwhackers, there are so many ways to bring music into school...

Happy New Year! To kick off 2026, we are rejoined by Sophie Cole (@special_education_muinteoir), for an update on her campaign to amend assault leave. Sophie's story is shocking, heartbreaking, and inspiring all in one. If you haven't already, make sure to listen to Sophie's first episode last year, Assault in the Classroom. Please make sure you also follow Sophie and her campaign on social media...

It is Episode 100 of That'll Teach You! To celebrate, we are joined by fan favourites Tina (@teacherofdotes) and Robbie (@positiveprimaryprincipal) to look back on the first term of the school year. We also spoke with Simon Lewis (@anseodotnet) of Anseo.net and Mash.ie to catch up on his very different first school term. Thank you for listening to us - we can't wait to start back on 7th January wi...

It's Christmas! Everyone in your life needs a book, and we're here to help! We welcome back Dr Becky Long from Children's Books Ireland (@kidsbooksirel) to take us through books for all ages. Becky appears to have read every book ever, so who better to help fill your Christmas stockings. From picture books to JRR Tolkein's Santa letters, Becky has something for everyone. Make sure to check out our...

Dyslexia is the most common learning difficulty in the world, and yet there are still so many misconceptions around what it is, and how we can support the dyslexic children in our care. Dr Jen O'Sullivan (@readwritejen) joins us today to discuss (and debunk) some of these myths, and to give teachers and parents advice about early intervention and support. If you enjoyed this episode, why not liste...