Teachers Talk Radio

This conversation explores the research conducted by Dr. Nicky Wright on adolescent communication, focusing on parent-teen relationships and the use of technology, specifically head cameras, to observe interactions. The discussion highlights the challenges of studying adolescents, the importance of nonverbal communication, and the potential for using AI to analyze emotional expressions. The ultimate goal of the research is to support mental health in adolescents by improving communication between parents and teens. In this conversation, Dr. Nicky Wright discusses her research on parent-teen interactions, focusing on using games to enhance communication, the surprising amount of data collected, and the emotional dynamics between parents and adolescents. She highlights the importance of understanding gender differences in emotional expression and the impact of technology on communication. The discussion also discusses the misconceptions surrounding adolescent conflict and the need for effective communication strategies in educational settings. Dr. Wright emphasizes the potential for translating research findings into practical guidelines for parents and educators.

This week, Brent Poland (@BrentPoland1) and Adam Spence (@aspence81) explore the SEND crisis. In part 2 they take a close look at parents and teacher conflict.

This week Chris (@Chris_W1987) dedicates his show to International Men's Day and he's joined by Brent Poland (@BrentPoland1) and Paul Hazzard (@Arkle123) to discuss key issues around men and teaching. Together they explore the impact of teaching on men's well-being and look at some of the ways in which mental health can be improved.

When parents get involved with their child's school, whether from chatting to their child's teacher to volunteering for the PTA, it can boost attendance, improve behaviour and elevate academic success - proving that when parents engage, students thrive. Join Tom Rogers and a brilliant panel of guests as they discuss how and why parental engagement in schools matters - what difference does it really make? Guests are; Pat Sowa ( Educational coach and trustee at Parentkind), Sian Lewis (Head of parental engagement at Parentkind) and Caroline Hayward (PTA community team at Parentkind).  Parentkind are a national charity representing parent views and voice and championing parental participation in education and school life. By fostering strong school-parent partnerships, we can boost student attendance, improve behaviour, and enhance academic performance. When parents actively participate, students thrive! Join the movement that's reshaping education for the better. Visit Parentkind.org to learn more about reaping the rewards of working in partnership with parents.

Kathryn is joined by Shane Leaning, Shanghai-based organisational coach. Shane supports international schools globally and is passionate about empowering school leaders to develop cultures that support learning and development for all.

In this special one off show, Tom Rogers and Harry Waters are joined by special guest Sachin Bhopal-Myers, a 19 year old climate activist, who talks about his personal journey to climate activism and his role in the Teach the Teacher Campaign by SOS-UK.  In this show, they discuss: 1. Climate Education: The benefits and importance of equipping students with the knowledge and skills to understand and address the climate and ecological crisis. 2. Youth-Led Initiatives: Highlighting the power of student-led movements and activism in driving climate action within education. 3. Sustainability in Schools: Exploring how schools and educators can integrate sustainability into their teaching practices and school culture. Find out about how the Teach the Teacher Campaign is impacting schools in the UK and the world and how you can support it and enhance your students knowledge around climate change and the opportunities for them to get more involved in this conversation.   

Large classes, demotivated students, a lack of resources, a shortage of teachers, social problems. On today's show, I talked about these and other difficult circumstances that teachers and educational systems face, and looked at some solutions that have been implemented or which teachers could adopt.

On The Weekly Review, panellists, Kathryn Taylor, John Gibbs and Lianne Lax discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard.  Show production by Lianne Lax. This week's stories: Report finds ‘shocking and dispiriting’ fall in children reading for pleasure https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/nov/05/report-fall-in-children-reading-for-pleasure-national-literacy-trust The struggle to spot (and develop) effective teachers https://www.tes.com/magazine/teaching-learning/general/how-to-spot-and-develop-effective-teachers Phillipson to ask schools to end exam ‘tunnel vision’ and look to wellbeing https://www.theguardian.com/education/2024/nov/06/phillipson-to-ask-schools-to-end-exam-tunnel-vision-and-look-to-wellbeing Shows Reviewed: Self Affirmation : The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester Why doesn't anyone want to be a senior leader anymore?: The Morning Break with Carl Smith Classroom craze: Trends that transformed or tumbled?: The Late Late Show with Danielle Walley Armed with only a whiteboard and a pen - Teaching without tech: The Sunday Social with Toria Bono

Darren looks at two studies which demonstrate the educational benefits of self-affirmation exercises in schools.

As teachers, we focus our energy on our students. But what about when we become the learners ourselves? Join me in discussion with Martin and Christina as we take a look at how the Swedish system works. How does no Ofsted sound to you? And less rigidity in general? We also talk about the success of relational approaches and challenge fears about “losing control” when such practice is out in place.