Teachers Talk Radio

Will talks with educator Jason Bentley about why and how children can direct and reflect their own learning. They talk about how teachers can create the conditions to encourage children agency, and Jason argues that this is an essential part of what education should be. They also discuss the challenges and opportunities of teaching children for an unpredictable and changing future. 

Darren talks about the history of reasoning and why it's an important skill to develop in our classes.

In this conversation, Dr. Neela Choudhury, head of the senior school at the British International School of Washington, DC, shares her insights on international education, discussing the cultural differences in educational values, the flexibility of curricula, and the importance of parental involvement. She highlights the unique challenges and rewards of teaching in an international context, including the emphasis on global citizenship and the need for educators to adapt to diverse student backgrounds. Dr. Choudhury also reflects on her personal journey in education, the significance of work-life balance for teachers, and the strengths of the British education system in a global context.

Would you do reality tv as a teacher? Hannah Wilson @ArtTeacherHWN & Lucy Neuburger @LuEliz1989 talk about side hustles for teachers and there are some quite unusual ways of making money discussed. Not to be missed.

Michelle and special guest Sheniel Smith engaged in an insightful, thought-provoking, and passionate discussion on the true meaning of inclusion, the barriers to its successful implementation, and the roles of all stakeholders. Join the discussion!

In a bumper 2.5 hour wide ranging conversation, Tom discusses the thorny issue of exclusions in schools with special guests Andrew Old and David Urwin. Andrew is a renowned teacher and blogger, David is an experienced teacher in AP settings. Both share some contrasting views about exclusions in UK schools: Why do exclusions happen? Have exclusions actually been increasing? What are the myths around exclusions? How should exclusions be reduced? Should they be? What is good prac and bad prac when it comes to exclusions? And so much more! The video version of this show is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLPIIi6oaQ8&lc=Ugx4OcIJOHU29d6d3854AaABAg  

Christopher talks with Dr Charlotte Goddard, Daniela Leahy, Sára Gilíková and Christine Lester about the Erasmus experience for teachers, students and educational institutions.

SEND needs continue to rise - both numbers of students and complexity of need bringing huge challenges to schools. But what about when your SENCO is neurodivergent themselves? Anita Hempenius shares her lived experiences and suggests strategies that we can all use in our classrooms. She also talks about why she took her own child out of school and the reasons behind her decision.

On The Weekly Review, panellists, Lucy Neuburger, John Gibbs and Brent Poland discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard.  Show production by Lianne Lax. This week's stories: Investigation: Disadvantaged school leaders’ uphill battle https://shorturl.at/v1B8M Nurturing Social and Emotional Learning Across the Globe https://tinyurl.com/3srscx5j Why we should change pessimistic narratives around teaching https://shorturl.at/XApmF Shows Reviewed: The Benefits of Early Challenge: The Sunday Late Show with Amanda Kinsley-Smith OFSTED A History 1976-2018: The Late Show with David Brown Wellbeing – How Do We Survive the Autumn Term?: The Sunday Social with Toria Bono Reading for Pleasure 2 : The Saturday Breakfast Show  with Darren Lester

Darren picks up where he left off last time and talks about how we can encourage children to read for pleasure.