Best Late Learner Podcasts (2024)

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Stereotypes, social identities, and belonging with Dr. Jay Van Bavel 48:08

4h ago48:08

48:08

Allison continues her series on belonging, talking to Dr. Jay Van Bavel about social identities, stereotypes, and exploring the truth behind our deep need to belong. How do we identify with others? What groups do feel safe with and which ones are considered threats? These are all questions that are important to our lives, our views on the world aro…

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How does great middle leadership bring joy to schools?: The late show with Beejesh Deva 1:28:26

34m ago1:28:26

1:28:26

Beejesh talks to Adam Robbins about how Middle leaders can make decisions, set culture and provide CPD which brings joy to their teams and students.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Collaborative projects with learners: The Sunday Lunchtime Show with Graham Stanley 1:28:50

26m ago1:28:50

1:28:50

English teacher Belen Albarracin joined me to talk about the exciting collaborative projects she does with her learners, including TED-ED Talks and interactive choose-your-own-adventure stories.By Teachers Talk Radio

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'Getting CPD Right' The Sunday Twilight Show with Sarah Kate Towlson 1:31:00

15m ago1:31:00

1:31:00

'Getting CPD Right' hosted by Sarah Kate Towlson, featuring special guests Carole Noble, Assistant Head of Teaching and Learning and Dean Williams, Assistant Head. The show delves into best practices for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in both public and private education, highlighting the hurdles and challenges that school leaders, in th…

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68. Gratitude Affirmations for Midlife: Transforming Challenges into Blessings 10:21

19m ago10:21

10:21

Midlife comes with its unique set of challenges—whether you’re feeling stuck, stressed about an aging parent or child, or even navigating the end of a relationship. In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of gratitude and how it can reshape your perspective during life’s most difficult moments.You’ll learn about three practical ways…

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Goalsettng Workshop : The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester 1:32:26

6m ago1:32:26

1:32:26

On the last Saturday off the summer, Darren plans his goals for the term, talks through effective goal setting processes and gives you the space to join in and come up with your own goals for the next 16ish weeks.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Is hope making a comeback in our schools?: The Friday Morning Break with Carl Smith 1:07:16

13m ago1:07:16

1:07:16

Carl chats with Neil Rawes, an experienced secondary vice principal, about whether hope is making a comeback in schools. They discuss signs that life in schools may be getting better again ranging from the pay award to Ofsted reform and the forthcoming curriculum review.By Teachers Talk Radio

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The Wonderful Insanity of Starting at a New School- Friday Lunch Show with Morgan and Tod 1:29:58

25m ago1:29:58

1:29:58

Morgan and Tod discuss the wonderful whirlwind that is starting at a new school. They explore how it's more than just the initial insets and inductions—it's about deep acculturation and truly investing in the school's vision. How can a school make new staff feel valued and seen. Schools can create opportunities for extended training, leveraging dat…

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STEM and SHAPE aspirations with Futurum Careers: TTR Special with Tom Rogers and Hannah Wilson 1:02:16

33m ago1:02:16

1:02:16

Tom Rogers and Hannah Wilson host a one off special supported by Futurum Careers to discuss the career aspirations of young people, particularly in the areas of STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and SHAPE (social sciences, humanities and arts for people and the economy). Two incredible guests join the conversation; Julia Blac…

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Investing in the Attainable Savings Plan 23:40

1d ago23:40

23:40

Host Jonathan Hughes talks with Cory Latham, the Director at Fidelity Investments responsibility for managing the MEFA U.Fund 529 College Investing Plan and the Attainable® Savings Plan for individuals with disabilities.By MEFA

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Instructional Design - What's it all about? The Monday Morning Break with Khanh Duc Kuttig 1:03:16

3m ago1:03:16

1:03:16

In this episode, Rory Braddell shares with us the ins and outs of instructional design. We hear about the ADDIE model of the instructional design process, the roles in an instructional design team, and how materials created by AI lack that human element.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Teaching with Zines! The Sunday Late Show with Christopher Vowles 1:30:05

17m ago1:30:05

1:30:05

Christopher talks with author, academic and zine-maker Dr Jeanne Scheper about the zine as a medium facilitating individual creative freedom; its connections with protest movements and alternative subcultures; and its value as a teaching tool in the university seminar room.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Using EdTech to support students: The Sunday Lunchtime show with Graham Stanley 1:17:17

15m ago1:17:17

1:17:17

Marina Falasca from Argentina joins me to chat about her work as a teacher, teacher trainer, curriculum designer, and researcher, especially when it comes to integrating EdTech to enhance students' learning experiences and outcomes.By Teachers Talk Radio

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67. Reimagine Your Life: Powerful Affirmations for Reinvention After 40 10:08

18m ago10:08

10:08

Are you ready to reinvent yourself after 40? In this episode of Mindful Life Changes, host Valerie Mekki, delves into the power of affirmations for reinvention for ones over 40. Explore how midlife can be the perfect time for a fresh start. Learn how to start your journey of reinvention by shedding limiting beliefs, and adopting new habits that ali…

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Ice Lollies, Critical Mass, Critical Thinking: The Weekly Review 39:54

18m ago39:54

39:54

On The Weekly Review, Lucy Neuburger, John Gibbs and Brent Poland discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard. This week's stories: ‘Too many of us have reached our critical mass of disruptive students’ https://www.tes.com/magazine/teaching-learning/secondary/teachers-reaching-burnout-disruptive-students-behaviour-schools Miss Pop…

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Direct Instruction Demystified: The Saturday Lunch Show Live with Jamie Clark 1:03:14

23m ago1:03:14

1:03:14

Jamie is joined by teacher guest Zach Groshell to discuss all things DI and instructional coaching.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Decoding Leadership : The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester 1:28:21

15m ago1:28:21

1:28:21

Darren takes a look at what leadership is compared to what we think it is and thinks about why it can be so difficult to evaluate the efficacy of a leader.By Teachers Talk Radio

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GCSE Results Special: Education Tonight 1:29:25

7m ago1:29:25

1:29:25

Brent (@BrentPoland1) and Paul (@Arkle123) examine discuss this year's GCSE results and examine the exam system to find out if it's fit for purposes. Tonight's guest is Sammy Wright.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Psychology of How Minds Change with David McRaney Replay 1:20:20

1d ago1:20:20

1:20:20

Allison talks with author and researcher David McRaney about the nature of changing minds and how to get through to someone who seemingly won't bend their beliefs. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: What happens in our brains when we change our mind How opposite opinions can connect What to do when you want to change someone's mind Difference between attitude, be…

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Attending an International College 19:05

1d ago19:05

19:05

Host Jonathan Hughes talks with Cecilia Cronin, a recent graduate of Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland about the pros and cons of studying in another country.,By MEFA

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Tips for starting in a new school: The Late Show with Tom Rogers 1:10:56

1h ago1:10:56

1:10:56

Tom hosts solo as he explores the do's and don'ts for starting out in a new school. He talks about his own personal experiences of starting in new schools and then delves into teachers shared wisdom on how to make the best possible start in a new place of work.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Supporting deaf pupils: The Monday Morning Break with Marie Greenhalgh 54:37

26m ago54:37

54:37

Marie talks to Emily Sharpe about the various ways in which teachers can support deaf students.By Teachers Talk Radio

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66. Reactivating Your Imagination: Affirmation for Visualization To Help You Achieve Your Dream Goals 11:27

6d ago11:27

11:27

When was the last time you daydreamed? We explore the incredible power of imagination and how it can shape our reality. Host Valerie Mekki shares personal insights and scientific findings on how visualization and daydreaming can turn dreams into tangible achievements. Discover practical tips to reignite your imagination, allowing you to envision an…

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Google & Gomez, Abolish Exams, Teacherless Classrooms: The Weekly Review 30:41

9d ago30:41

30:41

This week on The Weekly Review Lianne Lax and John Gibbs join Paul for discussion on the top stories from the week in education. This week's stories: Google and Selena Gomez partner to fund teen mental health in the classroom https://www.independent.co.uk/news/google-ap-selena-gomez-mental-health-united-states-b2595295.html Should we abolish exams?…

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The effects of prior learning: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester 1:24:13

17m ago1:24:13

1:24:13

Darren looks at the research into prior learning and thinks about why we need to be more deliberate about our elicitation of it in our teaching.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Prison Education - Every bit as difficult, challenging, rewarding and essential as you thought: The Friday Morning Break with John Gibbs 1:06:11

13d ago1:06:11

1:06:11

This week my guests are Cassie Edmiston and Paul Grady. We discuss the work of the Prison Education Trust and Paul's journey from prison to being a successful artist.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Lessons Learnt from the Olympics: Education Tonight 1:29:51

13m ago1:29:51

1:29:51

For one night only, Education Tonight features the dazzling dynamic duo, Lucy & Hannah, as they cast an eye over what we can learn from the Paris Olympics.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Decoding Adolescents with Cindy Robinson Replay 56:15

14d ago56:15

56:15

Scrap everything you've been taught about parenting. This is a totally fresh approach. The adolescent and teen years are SO difficult. Any way to make this easier? How do you decode what's happening with your child and how to process it. I am so proud to bring this important episode to you with parent and teen coach, Cindy Robinson. Topics covered:…

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Learning about Attainable Accounts for ABLE To Save Month 26:20

12d ago26:20

26:20

Host Jonathan Hughes talks with MEFA’s Director of ABLE Outreach, Adam Hartwell, about ABLE accounts, tax-advantaged savings accounts for individuals with disabilities.By MEFA

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Critical skills to help students identify fake news and conspiracy theories?: The Late Show with Tom Rogers 1:27:50

14d ago1:27:50

1:27:50

Can you teach critical thinking? Should you? What is fake news? How should we instruct students to handle online information? Should we? This is a far ranging debate featuring Claire Fox (Director of the Institute of Ideas), Dan Sohege (Director of Stand for All), Kirsty, Paul and Alistair (all classroom teachers) + some callers too.…

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SEN in Disarray, Schools & Riots, Quality CPD: The Weekly Review 36:24

18d ago36:24

36:24

Hannah Wilson, Lucy Neuburger, Kathryn Taylor and Brent Poland dissect the week's important news stories. Special educational needs system in England in ‘utter disarray’, says ombudsman After the riots: The role of schools in healing our communities How quality CPD could help solve the teacher recruitment crisis Shows of the week include: Education…

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The Next Five Years: The Saturday Social with Xander Lofts 1:32:12

3d ago1:32:12

1:32:12

Xander talks to Mark Ravenwood about teacher recruitment and retention under Labour’s educational initiatives, and why record numbers are both leaving the profession and failing to qualify. To what extent will the 20% VAT levied on independent schools affect the state sector? Will students with SEND be particularly vulnerable? And how can teachers …

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Strengthening the Student Toolbox: The Saturday Live Show with Jamie Clark 1:02:12

3d ago1:02:12

1:02:12

Amarbeer Singh Gill joins Jamie Clark for a conversation around strengthening the student toolbox as they explore the power of research based learning practices.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Feedback: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester 1:28:20

6d ago1:28:20

1:28:20

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?By Teachers Talk Radio

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65. Stop Protecting Your Ego & Making Excuses: Affirmation for Positive Thinking In Midlife 8:58

15d ago8:58

8:58

Are excuses taking over your life and mindset? We dive into the concept of the ego and how it often uses excuses to protect us from stepping out of our comfort zones. Host Valerie Mekki explores why trying something new at midlife can be daunting and how self-doubt can hold us back from achieving true fulfillment. By understanding how the ego opera…

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NEU's Daniel Kebede and School's Response to Riots: Education Tonight 1:17:04

19d ago1:17:04

1:17:04

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 th…

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School is IN! Can you raise your kids like Stranger Things? with Cindy Robinson (replay) 55:30

25d ago55:30

55:30

What if you rewound the parenting clock back to the 80's TODAY? A recent article has gone viral about a healthier universe not only for our kids, but for us as parents if we adopted the "let go of the reins" and let the kids rule their world. Our favorite unconventional, yet surprisingly logical (and always right when I try her methods IRL) parent …

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Undermatching: Why Qualified Students Don’t Apply to Selective Colleges 28:59

7d ago28:59

28:59

Host Jonathan Hughes talks with Cicily Shaw, Director of College Counseling at Thayer Academy, about undermatching, a term that describes when qualified students don’t apply to competitive schools where they would likely be accepted.By MEFA

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Nationwide riots - How should schools react?: The Late Show with Tom Rogers 1:52:33

7d ago1:52:33

1:52:33

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 tak…

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How do great pastoral systems bring joy to schools: The Sunday Late Late Show with Beejesh Deva 1:30:15

9d ago1:30:15

1:30:15

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.By Teachers Talk Radio

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TRA misconduct cases, teacher side hustles, parenting and teaching: The Weekly Review 30:59

16d ago30:59

30:59

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 Pr…

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64. It’s Never Too Late To Start: Affirmation for Timing in Midlife 11:25

21d ago11:25

11:25

It’s never too late to start something new, even in midlife. In this episode, we unpack the misconception about time. Host Valerie Mekki explores how to Reframe the perceptions about timing and age, replacing common excuses with powerful affirmations. Whether you’re considering a new career, becoming an empty nester, or finally tackling that passio…

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How do teachers use humour? The Friday Morning Break with John Gibbs 1:07:05

21d ago1:07:05

1:07:05

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 fas…

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Life Updates, raw confessions, and Podcast changes 57:02

12d ago57:02

57:02

It's been a minute since I did a raw life update. Big changes, revelations, and news you can use. I decided to take a totally different approach to this one and would love your feedback on how it lands for you! Timestamps: 00:03:04 - Life Lessons and Updates 00:05:34 - Building a Coaching Practice 00:06:04 - Entrepreneurial Roller Coaster 00:09:25 …

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Nurturing Belonging and Self-Expression in Primary School Children: The Late Late Show with Sophie Smith-Tong 1:01:02

26d ago1:01:02

1:01:02

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.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Balancing Work Life and Family Life - How to make it work for you: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson 1:33:29

27d ago1:33:29

1:33:29

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.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Teacher goes viral with crochet gift, Suspensions and exclusions hit the news again: The Late Show with Tom Rogers 1:35:56

23d ago1:35:56

1:35:56

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/Interventio…

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Crafting a Stellar College Essay 30:24

22d ago30:24

30:24

Host Jonathan Hughes talks with Deputy Director of Admission at College of the Holy Cross Drew Carter about how to write a successful college essay.By MEFA

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63. From Uncertainty to Strength: Affirmation for Embracing Change and Trusting the Process 8:53

28d ago8:53

8:53

In this episode, we tackle the initial phase of adjusting to change and trusting the process—whether it’s starting a new job, becoming an empty nester, moving to a new place, or even starting a new workout routine. This period often comes with uncertainty, anxiety, and discomfort as you navigate unfamiliar territory. Host Valerie Mekki provides rea…