Teachers Talk Radio

Join Famida Choudhary as she explores the vital role of HR in education with Sylvia Ram, an experienced HR leader with a passion for fostering positive school culture and staff well-being. Discover how HR influences teacher retention, recruitment, and professional growth, creating an environment where educators feel valued and supported. From building thriving school communities to addressing key challenges, this episode offers valuable insights for school leaders and educators alike.

Darren leans into his geeky roots and thinks about what lessons teachers can bring from the TTRPG world into their classrooms beyond gamifying their curricula.

Dave chats to leading Coach Michele Miller about what coaching is, how it can be utilised for improving teaching performance and demonstrates how a good coaching session works. 

Tom discusses a recent teaching video by Pritesh Raichura and the responses to it from across the profession, his guest is Zeenat, Head of social sciences (sociology and psychology teacher)/ucas co-ordinator, previously head of year 9 in the UAE. Naureen Khalid also calls in. 

My special guest, ESL teacher Irina Suarez from Argentina, talked about using Neuroscience techniques in the classroom. We also talked about the impact of AI on students and teachers towards the end of the show.

Rae and Lianne have a far ranging chat about the various roles needed in schools, amongst plenty more! Enjoy this brilliantly authentic chat between two teachers on a Monday night. 

Christopher talks with Sarah Cunnane of the Independent Schools Council and Sean Bellamy of Sands School, Devon, about the effects of rising cost pressures upon independent school budgets and upon the longer-term sustainability of the sector.

Ben White discusses some stories from the classroom and from education with his guest Martin Griffin.

Khanh-Duc Kuttig and Anh-Duc Dinh discuss the writing skills and strategies that stifle EFL students' development as independent writers and explain why the strategies and skills taught in the classroom are only suitable for the standardized exams and do not really reflect the realities of how and why we write.

Michelle Hinds and Lianne Lax are joined by Primary teachers Emily Weston and Shaniqua Edwards Hayde to discuss the London Eye experience in London - and what an experience it is! From the stunning New Year’s Eve fireworks hosted by the iconic London Eye to the ever-changing skyline, we discuss how the capital city serves as a unique resource for inspiring students and enhancing teaching. Join us as we explore: Favorite London landmarks and memories that spark joy and learning. How educators can weave London into the curriculum, from cultural capital to climate change. The role of school trips in reinforcing classroom topics and developing life skills. Exciting insights into The London Classroom program, celebrating 25 years of the London Eye with free resources to engage and expand students’ horizons. Whether you’re a London-based teacher or further afield, this episode will inspire you to connect your students with one of the world’s most vibrant cities and use its story to enrich their learning journey. Do you want to plan a trip to the London Eye? Visit here