In this episode, Michelle and guest Stuart Lodge dive into the highs and lows of teaching, offering practical tips and strategies to not just survive but thrive in the classroom. Stuart inspires educators to stay the course, avoid burnout, and master the art of 'seeing around the corner.' From overcoming challenges to reigniting your passion for teaching, this episode is your guide to turning obstacles into opportunities. Don't leave before the miracle happens—tune in and rediscover your spark!

Famida Choudhary is in conversation with John Dolman as they discus how AI is revolutionising education. 

The first in a series on Classroom Management. The first show takes a look at the Foundations of Classroom Management. Key Topics include the importance of classroom management in fostering a positive learning environment (establishing rules, routines, and expectations; the role of teacher-student relationships)and step-by-step guide to creating a classroom management plan.

In his first show of 2025, Darren reviews his goals for the autumn term (spoiler - he didn't achieve any of them!) and then discusses the differences between perfectionist and high achieving pupils and the negative mental health impacts of perfectionism. 

In the first TTR Show since the break, Tom Rogers reviews the new Labour policy of VAT on private school fees which came in fron 1st January 2025. He is joined by a panel of guests; Christine Cunniffe (Headteacher of an independent School), Ian Lloyd (Deputy Head of an Independent School), Catrina Lowry (Neurodivergence specialist) and Sarah Hewitt (Teaching Fellow at the Uni of Southampton). The video version of this show is available to watch here. 

Khanh-Duc Kuttig and Yang-Ming Huang discuss the loss of motivation we observe in students, especially those who have recently transitioned from secondary school.

Join me to find out what's new in English Language Teaching (ELT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), as I look at the research and talk about how AI is being used for teaching and learning English.

Welcome to Tired Teachers Talk, where Leanne and Rae bring you the honest, hilarious, and often relatable struggles of surviving week 14 in education. From collapsing WiFi to collapsing teachers, emotional support cows to Christmas chaos, this is the show where primary and secondary teachers come together to vent, share, and laugh their way through the madness. With real stories about classroom catastrophes, Nativity nightmares, and leadership-induced exhaustion, Leanne and Ray capture the essence of teaching — endless responsibilities, resilient humor, and a collective plea for chocolate and naps. Whether you're battling Velcro shoes, off-timetable chaos, or just holding on until Friday's half-day, this podcast is your dose of teacher solidarity. Perfect for anyone in education who's ever said, "Why am I this tired?" — because we get it. You’re not alone. Grab a cuppa (or something stronger) and join us for some cathartic complaining and unfiltered teacher talk.

Tom Rogers is joined by the Portfolio Director of BETT Global, Duncan Verry, to preview some of the exciting things that are planned for the BETT show this January. You can grab your ticket right here: https://uk.bettshow.com/visitor-registration

Join me in conversation with Topsy Page, as we talk all things Oracy.