Teachers Talk Radio

In this show, Famida Choudhary is joined by educator and curriculum visionary Kinnari Kotecha for a powerful conversation on reimagining education beyond the syllabus. Together, they explore how joy, inquiry, emotional intelligence, and student agency can transform classrooms into spaces of real-life learning. From the importance of teacher self-reflection to designing future-ready schools rooted in wellbeing, this episode offers deep insights for educators looking to ignite meaningful change.

On today's show I spoke to Alastair Grant about the Science of Learning. The conversation mentions the recent IATEFL plenary on the subject, and Alastair's follow-up video.

Does your classroom need to be Instagram ready? Darren considers the aesthetics of the classroom in this week's Saturday morning breakfast.

Darren talks about how we can use simple classroom management strategies to supplement our accessibility structures and accomodations in order to make a truly inclusive classroom environment. 

From spider invasions and classroom frogs to the intense debate around scrapping half-terms—this episode of the Monday Late Show is full of honest reflections and hilarious anecdotes from the frontlines of teaching. Hosts Lianne and Rae swap stories about insect trauma, shed demolition disasters, and staffroom survival strategies. But it’s not all bugs and banter—they step into the serious debate about term structures, workload, and why half-terms might just be saving teachers’ sanity. Grab your flat white and join the conversation (just don’t bring any spiders).

In this thought provoking show, Mike and John explore the future of assessment with a panel of passionate educators and AI literacy experts. From traditional exams to project-based learning, from student metacognition to AI-enhanced conversations, we explore how assessment needs to evolve to truly serve learners. With insights from Khanh Duc Kuttig and Mike Kentz, we ask: What’s the real purpose of assessment? How do we prepare students for a rapidly changing world? And how can AI be a tool for deeper learning rather than a shortcut?

Chris and Mo are joined by Peter Basford and Andy Skinner for a conversation on Beyond the classroom: Linking Enterprise and Education.

Today's conversation featured Mehrdad Mohajeri and was about trauma-informed pedagogy and the use of comedy and humour. There's also an exceprt from a previous show with Jamie Keddie, when we discussed the intersection of stand-up comedy and teaching.

Join Tarjinder Gill, Carl Smith, Dave Brown and Lucy Trimnell as they discuss some of the big stories making the news this last week in education. 

In this must-listen episode of The Late Show with James Radburn on Teachers Talk Radio, James sits down with Emma Darcy, one of the UK’s most recognised EdTech leaders. Together, they unpack the real-world impact of artificial intelligence in education, from the classroom to curriculum design—and why amplifying student voice is more critical than ever in the age of AI. Emma shares: • What sparked her deep interest in AI and how she’s using it to rethink teaching and learning. • Why banning tech misses the point—and how schools can build digital character. • The ethical, practical, and philosophical challenges AI presents to teachers and students alike. • Why AI literacy, future-ready skills, and authentic human relationships must coexist. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, school leader, or EdTech enthusiast, this episode offers a nuanced, inspiring take on how AI can support—not replace—great education.