Mind the Gap: Making Education Work Across the Globe

Experienced school leader Amanda Wilson discusses the importance of confidence, authenticity, and empowerment in aspiring black school leaders. She highlights the challenges faced by black educators in leadership roles, emphasizes the need for representation in education, and shares insights on her upcoming projects and networking efforts.

Professor Rob Coe joins Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner to discuss his work on evidence-based education. They delve into the EEF Toolkit and the Sutton Trust report, challenging educators' beliefs. They also explore the latest craze of instructional coaching and what the research actually says about it.

Zaretta Hammond, education expert, discusses the 'ready for rigor' framework and the importance of culturally responsive teaching. They delve into understanding culture in teaching, instructional decision-making, therapeutic alliance, and building rapport in the classroom.

Educational power couple Dr Pippa and Bradley Busch discuss the effects of COVID on children's development, how to make the school environment more low stakes, and their favorite classroom strategies to help pupils learn better.

Lekha Sharma, School Improvement Lead for the Avanti Schools Trust, joins Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner on Mind The Gap. They explore building a positive school culture, its connection to curriculum, and the role of small interactions. The episode also discusses transforming negative cultures, importance of trust-building, and upcoming world education summit.

Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner reflect on the profound insights and powerful moments shared by their guests. They discuss the importance of accessible primary education and leaving a lasting legacy through teaching. The duo explores the significance of routines and norms for successful learning environments. They appreciate the expertise shared by Dylan Wiliam, Efrat Furst, and Sarah Cottingham. Tom and Emma highlight inspiring individuals who have impacted the education community. Mind The Gap goes beyond interviews, providing a space for meaningful conversations and professional development.

In this episode, Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner are joined by Ben Newmark to discuss breaking barriers and embracing individual differences in education. They challenge conventional thinking on educating clever children and highlight the importance of not categorizing all students under SEND. The podcast emphasizes the need for a more inclusive and personalized approach to education that empowers students of all abilities to reach their full potential.

On the latest installment of the Mr Barton Maths Podcast, Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner assume the roles of guests and engage in a lively discussion. For this special episode, Craig Barton and Ollie Lovell are joined by Emma Turner and Tom Sherrington to discuss coaching, the view from the back of a lesson, pre-testing, implied competencies, and more! Access the show-notes here: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/tools-and-tips-for-teachers-6 Ollie Lovell is a maths and science teacher from Australia, an author, and my longtime, bitter podcasting rival. We have decided to get together once a month to share three things we have each learned and get the other’s take on it. This month, we have guests! We are joined by the fantastic primary specialist Emma Turner and Walkthrus guru Tom Sherrington from the Mind the Gap podcast. This episode was initially published on Mr Barton Maths Podcast. Craig Barton interviews guests from the wonderful world of education about their approaches to teaching, educational research, and more. All show notes, resources, and videos here: https://www.mrbartonmaths.com/blog/

Teacher training, coaching, and the challenges of implementation are explored in this episode. The guests discuss the value of listening to personal experiences, the need for a holistic approach to teacher training, and the role of instructional coaching. They also highlight the challenges of implementing coaching in schools and the potential benefits of integrating coaching into the early stages of a teacher's career.

Alom Shaha, a teacher with over 25 years of experience, joins hosts Tom and Emma to discuss his journey into teaching and the challenges faced by educators. They also touch on topics such as his upcoming children's book, the importance of nurturing curiosity, and the need for accessible science education for non-scientist teachers.