Teachers Talk Radio

In this episode of "The Late Show with James Radburn," we explore the power of codified teaching with our special guest, Bruce Robertson, an experienced headteacher from Scotland renowned for his innovative approaches and dedication to improving teaching and learning. Join us as we delve into why we need to codify learning, how this helps educators engage with educational research, and the balance between avoiding a tick-box mentality and fostering meaningful conversations about great teaching. We also discuss the benefits of codified teaching, its impact on student outcomes, and how it is embraced differently by novice and experienced teachers. Looking to the future, we consider what innovations could further enhance teaching and learning. Tune in and talk it out for an enlightening discussion that promises to inspire and inform educators at all stages of their careers.

Does "being a teacher" define who we are? Do we have a separate personal and professional identity or are they inextricably linked? Jack Clifford and Emma Cooper share two very different stories about how holding a teaching role has influenced (or not) their identity as people. Balance, authenticity (along with plenty of analogies) are key themes that they discuss.

My guest is Professor Shana Carpenter from Oregon State University. Shana is an expert in the science of learning, a writer, and a school adviser in the USA. We discuss memory, recall, and the use of pre-questioning.

How can 1-1 devices transform the learning in a school? What support can a provider like Easy4u offer to make the transition to 1-1 devices work for you? What can the impact be? Join in with this riveting discussion about all things edtech with Simon Tarry and Sagar Mulji from Easy4u, plus special guest Laura Knight (digital innovation lead). Find out more about what Easy4u can offer you at https://www.easy4u.school/get-in-touch

Matt Bawler is the Head of Early Years alongside being a Children’s Mental Health and Growth Mindset Specialist. Sophie and Matt explore mental health in those early days, the barriers we face as practitioners as we try to develop skills in this area and discuss how we can overcome them.

A utopian fantasy? Or a very possible future? Positive behaviour management creates a learning environment built on mutual respect and understanding. Join pastoral lead Lewis Baillie to discuss how we can foster the best school culture for students to thrive. 

Joined by Art teacher, Peter James, I'll be discussing the process of giving Art & Design students their raw marks following the JCQ rules and the effect this is having on both students and staff. Does the process need to be reformed? Come and join the debate.

Host Rae and guest Daniel Santangelo, Director of Enrichment and Out of School Time Learning, discuss the importance of education beyond the current school day model and what makes a successful extracurricular programme. 

In this episode, Adam and Carla talk about what the educational focus for the incoming government should be and their vision for the sector in the future. 

This is the third episode in the international school series. Anna Bejshovcova shares with us her experience of developing literacy skills in Key Stage 1 with pupils from non-English language backgrounds, as we talk about phonics, reading confidence, oralcy and assessing literacy.