Teachers Talk Radio

Darren returns after a summer break with a dazzling show focused on feedback. Why do we give feedback? What are its uses? What are the best ways to give feedback?

Brent Poland and Paul Hazzard talk to Daniel Kebede General Secretary, National Education Union NEU about the government's 5.5% pay award. Daniel Kebede - @DanielKebedeNEU   In the second half of the show Matt Pinkett tells the duo what he can do to help schools manage toxic masculinity and perhaps formulate a response to the present unrest across the UK. Daniel Pinkett (Mr Pink) - @Positivteacha   This show is presented by Brent Poland - @BrentPoland1 and Paul Hazzard - @Arkle123

Tom Rogers discusses the recent protests and riots that have taken place across the UK. What should schools do? How should schools react? Tom is joined by headteacher Laura Parker who shares her plans for September in light of recent events, including her schools focus on character education. Yasmin Omer, a Science teacher in London, shares her take on how teachers and schools should handle the aftermath of these protests. In the discussion - Should schools host an assembly when students come back? What happens if students voice opinions about the protests in class? How should teachers handle debate in class? What influence can teachers have at times like this? 

Beejesh talks with Kalil Rouse on how great pastoral systems bring joy to schools.  They unpack the underpinning values and principles behind great systems, how great schools use both restorative and punitive measures, how to have a great restorative conversation and much more.

Three top stories from this week's news are discussed in the Weekly Review with John Gibbs, Claire Cannon and host Paul Hazzard. Teacher misconduct cases ‘driven up’ by parent complaints I quit teaching for my side hustle Teacher mums who leave profession fuelling shortages Shows reviewed this week are: Nurturing Belonging and Self-Expression in Primary School Children: The Late Late Show with Sophie Smith-Tong How do teachers use humour? The Friday Morning Break with John Gibbs Balancing Work Life and Family Life - How to make it work for you: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson

Do you make your students laugh? Is this something that helps or hinders? When are the jokes not funny? My guest, Hannah Robinson, is asking these questions in her research for a PhD. After teaching year 7 and 8 Maths, Hannah realised that humour was part of her teaching persona and wanted to learn more. Listen to how her research is going in a fascinating discussion.

Sarah Desilva is a Primary School Teacher and Equalities Lead in a North London primary school. Sarah and Sophie discuss how educators might nurture belonging and self-expression in primary school settings and beyond.

Hannah is joined by her sister Vikki Rolls to discuss what it's like being a teacher and maintaining a family life - how to balance it all amidst the highs and lows.

Tom is joined by Sara Shabir who this week 'went viral' around the world following her gifting of a set of personalised crochet dolls to her Primary school class at the end of the school year. We find out why she did it, how long it took her and reaction of students and colleagues alike.  In Part 2 of the show, Charlotte, Vicky, both SEN/Intervention teachers, discuss how they think schools should look to reduce suspensions and exclusions, or if they need to be reduced at all? This was a conversation that included inclusion strategies, facts and figures and where the education system goes next. 

On today's show, I talked to Tamires Gama from Brazil about her experience of online learning and teaching.