That'll Teach You

Becky from Children's Books Ireland (@kidsbooksirel) joins Jane and Hugh to dive into the wonderful world of children's books. We set out to pick a book for every age level, but only made it halfway through - make sure to come back for Part 2 next week. Becky also explains the amazing work done by Children's Books Ireland to help enable every child to have what they need to become a reader.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and TiktokPlease rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EDI advocate and primary school teacher Baisat Alawiye (@minorityteachersireland) joins the show this week to talk about her experience as a member of an ethnic and religious minority in the Irish education system and teacher training college. Also, we recorded this on the night of the U.S. election, so no spoilers...Follow us on Tiktok and Instagram @thatllteachyoupodcastCheck out the back catalogue, and don't forget to rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heartbreaking and inspiring, devastating and rewarding, this week's conversation is with Sophie Cole (@special_education_muinteoir), who tells us her story of suffering a career-ending assault in the classroom. Sophie's courage, good humour and downright loveliness are all on show as she explains the physical pain, emotional trauma, and administrative and bureaucratic nightmares that fill her life since that fateful day. This is a very special episode with a very special person.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast and please rate and review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Placement tutor and Teacher Fellow Rebecca Morrissey (@rebeccamorrisseyedu) joins the podcast this week to take us through the highs and lows of school placement. Whether you're a student teacher or simply enjoy listening to our horror stories from our own days in teacher training, you'll love hearing Rebecca's calm and measured advice for us all.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Principal Robbie O'Connell (@positiveprimaryprincipal) returns to the podcast to wrap up the Christmas term. Robbie talks about the highlights and challenges his school has faced this year, which leads us into a discussion about managing bereavement in the school community. We all need a good rest, so we will be back in two weeks. Happy Christmas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So many of you have asked for this topic - it's time to talk multigrade. What's it like teaching two, three, four age groups in one classroom? Jane and Hugh don't know, so they're joined by Áine (@mrsdancingteacher) who gives her insight into the wonderful world of multigrade teaching. In other news, Hugh finally manages to convince someone that he's cool.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and Tiktok. Don't forget to rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam (mister_muinteoir_) joins That'll Teach You to chat about how we can "usualise" LGBTQ+ education and issues in our classrooms today. Adam talks about his own experience as a teacher who identifies as LGBTQ+, as well as the importance of recognising and respecting all of those in our society. Hugh confesses to some potential Instagram unfollowing, and Jane breaks the news that she sold her van!Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and Tiktok!Please recommend us to a friend, and don't forget to rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wellbeing coach and author Charlie Burley (@the.teachers.health.coach) joins Jane and Hugh to give some tips on avoiding teacher burnout. Charlie takes us into the struggles he faced as a teacher that led him to his current career, where he helps teachers to live healthier, happier lives. From the old favourites of sleep, exercise and diet, to Charlie's mental health menu, he gives us simple and useful advice to help us be the best teachers we can be.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and TiktokPlease rate, review and tell a friend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Literacy expert Clara Fiorentini (@claramariafiorentini) joins us from Marino to discuss how we should be using informational texts in our classroom. Rather than a genre to spend a week or two on, Clara explains how informational texts can and should be an important element of our teaching throughout the year.Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts!Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Joanna Fortune (psychotherapist and author) returns for the second part of our discussion around bullying and how to deal with it in your classroom. What role do guilt and shame play for children involved in bullying behaviour? What are we asking from children when we talk about resilience? Jane and Hugh ask Joanna your questions.Make sure to go back and listen to Part 1 from last week!Follow Joanna @drjoannafortune on Instagram, and be sure to read her in the Irish Examiner and listen to her on Newstalk.Follow us @thallteachyoupodcast and don't forget to rate and review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.