Teachers Talk Radio

Teacher educator Paula Rebolledo joined me to talk about empowering teachers through exploratory action research (EAR). Listen to the recording to hear Paula discussing the differences between teacher research in general, EAR, and the usual form of action research, and how you can get started in exploring what is happening in your own classroom using the EAR approach to action research.

On tonight's show I talked to the amazing Alice Visser-Furay about creating a small, focused reading intervention. We talked about decoding, fluency, comprehension, motivation, vocabulary and how to measure impact. 

Tom and Hannah talk to staff at Longsands Academy about what they say are 'draconian measures' introduced to the school's morning routine. Staff talk openly and frankly about the pressures they are under and the reasons they feel forced to resort to strike action. Listen and watch out for part 2.

Tom explores recent social media controversy around hos teachers and schools should react to students turning up to lessons without pens. Should they be sanctioned? Should they just be given a pen? Have times changed? Is that change for the better or for the worse? Tom is joined by a panel of 3 to discuss; Julie Clarke, Simone Lively and Tony Sciantific. They offer their views on this issue whilst discussing the wider issues of respect and responsibility in schools and society. 

Tayla Roostan is an accomplished and experienced teacher with four years of experience in Year 6. Tayla and Adam will be discussing all things Year 6 and the unique challenges of the final year of Primary education.

Listen back as Carly and I explore barriers to work experience for young people with SEND, neurodiversity and mental health needs and what we can do to encourage and support them, including developing work place behaviours

Anna discusses how we navigate the systems that support children with special educational needs and disabilities. Her guest is Debs Hollingsworth, a teacher, senior leader and SENDCO in north London. 

Beejesh talks with Dave McPartlin about how schools can work with the community to bring more joy to the students, staff and the community which the school serves.  They discuss how you dare to dream big, how bringing multiple facets within the community into one space benefits everyone and how you get a team on board with big ideas.

After 12 years, Darren leaves his school for a new teaching adventure. In this episode of Saturday Breakfast Show, he reflects on his experience of leaving his current school for pastures new.

Harriet Swabey and joins me for a conversation about "a year in the life of a teacher" - full of highs, lows, funny bits and some great tips for supporting the needs of students as well as our own wellbeing. Apart from needing a never ending supply of tissues and spare glue lids, find out why Harriet was dressed completely in yellow for a day and also hear about her skills on the Y5 lunchtime football team (plus a cameo appearance from her dog, Buzz)!