Sabina Mammadova and I talk about teacher education, being away from home and how working abroad has made us better, and stronger teachers.

Rae and Lianne discuss social media controversy, how to support primary and secondary students to develop their extended writing abilities, and goats.

Independent Languages Consultant Joe Dale joins me for a chat about AI and the teaching and learning of languages

On The Weekly Review, Lucy Neuburger, John Gibbs and Kathryn Taylor discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard.  Show production by Lianne Lax. This week's stories: Mayors’ bid for school oversight role https://www.tes.com/magazine/news/general/mayors-bid-school-oversight-role No GCSE student should have to read Of Mice and Men again https://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/authors/gcse-english-texts/ One story about teacher recruitment & retention: Teachers in England offered lie-ins to make job more appealing https://www.theguardian.com/education/2024/sep/19/teachers-in-england-offered-incentives-to-make-job-appealing?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other Don’t fixate on Gen Z, look after millennial mother-teachers https://www.tes.com/magazine/analysis/general/teacher-retention-recruitment-gen-z-millennial-mothers How a ‘right to disconnect’ could stop teachers turning off https://schoolsweek.co.uk/how-a-right-to-disconnect-could-stop-teachers-turning-off/ How a student loan repayments policy could retain 2,100 teachers https://www.tes.com/magazine/analysis/general/how-student-loan-repayments-policy-could-retain-thousands-of-teachers Teachers will be allowed to work from home in Labour plan to boost recruitment https://shorturl.at/FUdXS Shows Reviewed: What is Restorative Practices in Schools? The Friday Morning Break with John Gibbs Should Mobile Phones Be Banned?: Education Tonight Do We Care Enough About The Option Subjects?: The Twilight Show with Michelle Hinds Neuroaffirming practices in the classroom: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson and Lucy Neuburger

Trigger warning: Be aware the first 15 minutes of the show contains discussion of pet death. Please go straight to the first set of advertisements and the news if you will find this triggering. Darren discusses the concept of dual coding, why it helps process information and why it isn't as cogitively overloading as he first thought.

How do we create language-positive schools and why is this so important? An insightful discussion that is relevant for all those who want to embrace and engage multilingualism.

Dr. Nicola Preson explains why restorative practice is compatible with discipline and boundaries. We look at the origin of restorative practice as well as its strengths and limits. Dr. Nichola Preston began her career in the Thames Valley Police Force, She has also been a school teacher specializing in children with special needs. Nicola is now a senior lecturer in special educational needs.  

Join Chris as he explores the Bake-Off inspired challenge of adapting one lesson for diverse, multiple groups.

As a large academy chain takes the decision to ban mobile phones, Adam @aspence81 and Brent (@BrentPoland1) dial up a storm in their exploration of whether it's the right or wrong decision. Should more schools do the same, they ask. In part 2 they debate the importance of Geography in the light of celebrity, Kerry Katona's comments that "Geography is pointless" and kids should be taught "real-life skills."

An open discussion on attitudes towards option subjects in secondary schools.  Join me with special guests Ms.Lacey Robicheau, experienced teacher of English and Ms Remi Guei, skilled and passionate dance teacher.