Teachers Talk Radio

I am joined by Josh, a Research Lead, as we discuss embedded research. We talk about what this means, how to embed and transform your practice,  current and emerging theories, and informed approaches. 

In this episode, Darren talks about building resilience in our pupils. But how do we view professional resilience for teachers?

In this episode, we're diving into the crucial intersection of education and sustainability with two esteemed guests. First, meet Dr. David Dixon, a vanguard in environmental education with over 35 years of experience, ranging from leading primary schools to passionately integrating sustainability into education. Also joining us is Tandi, an innovative Lead Practitioner for A Level Biology and Head of STEAM. We'll shed light on embedding sustainability deep within the educational ethos. We'll discuss the role of leadership in driving eco-initiatives and the practical strategies schools can employ to foster a greener tomorrow. We'll also explore innovative approaches to ensure the curriculum, campus, and community are actively involved in sustainability. Tune in, talk it out. 

Over £500,000 was paid out to EIS members in personal injury claims in 2023 - with more than 40 per cent of settlements related to teachers being assaulted in the workplace.  So what's behind the rise in violent behaviour in Scottish schools? TTR's Tom Hopkins Burke spoke with Anne Keenan, the EIS's Assistant Secretary for Education and Equality, to find out more about the personal injury settlements paid out to Scottish teachers and what can be done to make schools safer for teachers and students in Scotland.

This week my guest is Professor Erik Nylander of Linkoping University in Sweden. We discuss the Folk High Schools of Sweden, Denmark, Germany and Norway, where full time adult education is free for life. So if you want to learn how to draw, paint or programme a computer- the Folk High Schools of Sweden are where to learn.  

Brent and Adam explore the relationship between schools and parents - what's the right balance? What's the right level of interaction and access between home and school? What lines could or should schools draw?

Tom is joined by Teachers Talk English speaker Vanessa Sefa to discuss building a reading culture in schools and engaging reluctant readers. In the second half of the show, maths teacher Charlie Desa discusses the impact of removing GCSE Maths as a requirement to become a teacher, and Kirsty Petrillo talks about her current progress resitting GCSE Maths to become an English teacher. Our listeners call in to share their thoughts, too!

Members of the TTR team are joined by callers to decide what should be consigned to 2023's Staffroom 101.

Lucy (Portugal) and Daisy (UAE) host a one off special exploring international teaching in depth; where to go, when to go, how to go? All these questions discussed in detail with guest callers from around the world including the Czech Republic and Vietnam.

Join hosts of Christmas past Ed Finch and Toby Payne-Cook for a one-off Christmas Social.  They discuss the future of Twitter, their dream edu-dinner party and their hopes for 2024 – with a musical interlude or two along the way!