Best Teach Starter Podcasts (2024)

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Navigating Diverse Classrooms: The Late Show with Krupa and Nazya 1:16:39

4m ago1:16:39

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Krupa and Nazya are joined by Isaac Akinde, a Business Teacher teaching in a secondary school. This refreshing and authentic conversation offers some key strategies on creating optimal classroom environments for neuro-diverse learners.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Talking to teenagers:Using AI to Decode Emotional Expressions The Emotional Dynamics of Adolescence The Friday Morning Break with John Gibbs 1:01:18

15m ago1:01:18

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This conversation explores the research conducted by Dr. Nicky Wright on adolescent communication, focusing on parent-teen relationships and the use of technology, specifically head cameras, to observe interactions. The discussion highlights the challenges of studying adolescents, the importance of nonverbal communication, and the potential for usi…

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SEND Crisis & Parents & Teacher Conflicts: Education Tonight 1:00:33

14m ago1:00:33

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This week, Brent Poland (@BrentPoland1) and Adam Spence (@aspence81) explore the SEND crisis. In part 2 they take a close look at parents and teacher conflict.By Teachers Talk Radio

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International Men's Day: The Late Late Show with Chris Wilkinson 54:14

24m ago54:14

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This week Chris (@Chris_W1987) dedicates his show to International Men's Day and he's joined by Brent Poland (@BrentPoland1) and Paul Hazzard (@Arkle123) to discuss key issues around men and teaching. Together they explore the impact of teaching on men's well-being and look at some of the ways in which mental health can be improved.…

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Why parental involvement in schools matters: The Late Show with Tom Rogers and Parentkind 1:30:59

10h ago1:30:59

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When parents get involved with their child's school, whether from chatting to their child's teacher to volunteering for the PTA, it can boost attendance, improve behaviour and elevate academic success - proving that when parents engage, students thrive. Join Tom Rogers and a brilliant panel of guests as they discuss how and why parental engagement …

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Resonant Change: Developing Communities Over Time: The Late Late Show with Kathryn Taylor 1:06:03

15h ago1:06:03

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Kathryn is joined by Shane Leaning, Shanghai-based organisational coach. Shane supports international schools globally and is passionate about empowering school leaders to develop cultures that support learning and development for all.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Eco Educators - Shaping the Future: The Late Show with Tom Rogers, Harry Waters and SOS-UK 1:27:13

2d ago1:27:13

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In this special one off show, Tom Rogers and Harry Waters are joined by special guest Sachin Bhopal-Myers, a 19 year old climate activist, who talks about his personal journey to climate activism and his role in the Teach the Teacher Campaign by SOS-UK. In this show, they discuss: 1. Climate Education: The benefits and importance of equipping stude…

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Teaching under difficult circumstances: The Sunday lunchtime show with Graham Stanley 1:29:57

2d ago1:29:57

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Large classes, demotivated students, a lack of resources, a shortage of teachers, social problems. On today's show, I talked about these and other difficult circumstances that teachers and educational systems face, and looked at some solutions that have been implemented or which teachers could adopt.…

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Reading Decline, Effective Teachers, Exam Doom: The Weekly Review 44:02

4d ago44:02

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On The Weekly Review, panellists, Kathryn Taylor, John Gibbs and Lianne Lax discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard. Show production by Lianne Lax. This week's stories: Report finds ‘shocking and dispiriting’ fall in children reading for pleasure https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/nov/05/report-fall-in-children-reading-for…

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Tasher Desh (2012)

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Tasher Desh is a psycheledic rendition of the famous Tagore's play with the same name. It weaves the narrative through a series of seemingly disjoint, surrealistic narratives; blurring the lines between fiction and reality.. This item belongs to: movies/opensource_movies. This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Item Tile, MP…

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Self Affirmation : The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester 1:29:22

5d ago1:29:22

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Darren looks at two studies which demonstrate the educational benefits of self-affirmation exercises in schools.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Teachers as Learners - A Conversation with International Colleagues: The Friday Twilight Show with Claire Cannon 1:27:04

5d ago1:27:04

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As teachers, we focus our energy on our students. But what about when we become the learners ourselves? Join me in discussion with Martin and Christina as we take a look at how the Swedish system works. How does no Ofsted sound to you? And less rigidity in general? We also talk about the success of relational approaches and challenge fears about “l…

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TTR Special: Remembrance in Schools with Paul Reed 38:52

6d ago38:52

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In a one off pop up show, Tom Rogers talks to legendary military historian Paul Reed about Remembrance in Schools.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Why doesn't anyone want to be a senior leader anymore?: The Morning Break with Carl Smith 1:00:35

6d ago1:00:35

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This episode will appeal to anyone who might be interested in becoming a senior leader in a school as well to those already in senior leadership positions who may be wondering where the next leaders are coming from. It is full and frank and gets to the heart of the issues while also holding out hope and inspiration for the future.…

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Why Schools Could Benefit from Fewer English Lessons- is less more? Friday Lunch Show with Morgan Whitfield and Tod Brennan 1:32:30

6d ago1:32:30

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In this episode, we explore the evolving role of English in the curriculum with guest Zoe Enser- expert educator, English specialist and author. Zoe explores how adding time to a subject does not necessarily improve outcomes. English is vital so how do we engender a love for the subject? How can disciplinary literacy be effectively integrated into …

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Using Technology Responsibly & Tuition Fees: Education Tonight 1:01:30

6d ago1:01:30

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This week, Brent Poland (@BrentPoland1) and Adam Spence (@aspence81) explore the use of technology in the classroom. How responsible is teachers' use of technology? How can AI have a responsible impact on teaching and learning? In part 2 they discuss the news that tuition fees are to rise and the impact that will have on education.…

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Classroom craze: Trends that transformed or tumbled?: The Late Late Show with Danielle Walley 1:00:01

8d ago1:00:01

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Join Dani as we dive into the biggest teaching trends of the past decade! Dani unpacks which classroom innovations made a real impact and which ones fizzled out, sharing stories, insights, and honest reflections from educators. Listen in for a fresh perspective of how trends such as cooperative learning and Direct Instruction have shaped today's cl…

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Tougher schools, easier schools - Myth or reality?: The Late Show with Tom Rogers 1:13:07

9d ago1:13:07

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Tom is joined by special guest Phil Naylor (Author of 'Some Schools are harder than others' - published via John Catt Educational) to discuss what makes some schools tougher to teach in than others and what could entice a teacher to go and teach in one of these schools. Phil reflects on his experience teaching in schools in Blackpool for 25 years, …

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Clear the Path - Fewer Admin Tasks, Better Teacher-Student Connections: The Sunday Twilight Show with Sarah Kate Towlson 1:33:10

11d ago1:33:10

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Sarah Kate Towlson hosts an insightful episode of Teachers Talk Radio titled: 'Clear the Path: Fewer Admin Tasks, Better Teacher-Student Connections.' This show delves into the challenges of teacher workload, focusing on how reducing non-teaching administrative tasks can foster deeper, more meaningful connections between teachers and students, espe…

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Armed with only a whiteboard and a pen - Teaching without tech: The Sunday Social with Toria Bono 1:25:06

11d ago1:25:06

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Toria explores the concept of teaching without any technology with special guest Darren Leslie.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Racism, Protests, Lanyards: The Weekly Review 41:57

11d ago41:57

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On The Weekly Review, panellists, Lucy Neuburger, John Gibbs and Brent Poland discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard. Show production by Lucy Neuburger. This week's stories: Teacher felt 'worthless' after facing discrimination - as report warns racism is harming profession https://news.sky.com/story/teacher-felt-worthless-aft…

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Pupil Voice, Choice and Agency - The Saturday Social with Will Mercer 1:27:53

12d ago1:27:53

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Will talks with educator Jason Bentley about why and how children can direct and reflect their own learning. They talk about how teachers can create the conditions to encourage children agency, and Jason argues that this is an essential part of what education should be. They also discuss the challenges and opportunities of teaching children for an …

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The reason of reasoning : The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester 1:17:39

12d ago1:17:39

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Darren talks about the history of reasoning and why it's an important skill to develop in our classes.By Teachers Talk Radio

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What are International Schools for? The Friday Morning Break with John Gibbs 1:06:16

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In this conversation, Dr. Neela Choudhury, head of the senior school at the British International School of Washington, DC, shares her insights on international education, discussing the cultural differences in educational values, the flexibility of curricula, and the importance of parental involvement. She highlights the unique challenges and rewa…

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OnlyTeaching: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson and Lucy Neuburger 1:32:21

14d ago1:32:21

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Would you do reality tv as a teacher? Hannah Wilson @ArtTeacherHWN & Lucy Neuburger @LuEliz1989 talk about side hustles for teachers and there are some quite unusual ways of making money discussed. Not to be missed.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Ready or Not: How prepared are teachers for the challenges of inclusive teaching and learning? The Wednesday Twilight Show with Michelle Hinds 1:30:26

14d ago1:30:26

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Michelle and special guest Sheniel Smith engaged in an insightful, thought-provoking, and passionate discussion on the true meaning of inclusion, the barriers to its successful implementation, and the roles of all stakeholders. Join the discussion!By Teachers Talk Radio

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School exclusions and behaviour: The Late Show with Tom Rogers 2:41:35

16d ago2:41:35

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In a bumper 2.5 hour wide ranging conversation, Tom discusses the thorny issue of exclusions in schools with special guests Andrew Old and David Urwin. Andrew is a renowned teacher and blogger, David is an experienced teacher in AP settings. Both share some contrasting views about exclusions in UK schools: Why do exclusions happen? Have exclusions …

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Erasmus: What Have We Lost? The Sunday Late Show with Christopher Vowles. 1:54:50

16d ago1:54:50

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Christopher talks with Dr Charlotte Goddard, Daniela Leahy, Sára Gilíková and Christine Lester about the Erasmus experience for teachers, students and educational institutions.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Perspectives on SEND from a neurodivergent SENCO: The Twilight Show with Claire Cannon 1:21:14

17d ago1:21:14

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SEND needs continue to rise - both numbers of students and complexity of need bringing huge challenges to schools.But what about when your SENCO is neurodivergent themselves?Anita Hempenius shares her lived experiences and suggests strategies that we can all use in our classrooms. She also talks about why she took her own child out of school and th…

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Uphill Battle, S&E Learning, Pessimistic Narratives: The Weekly Review 43:33

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On The Weekly Review, panellists, Lucy Neuburger, John Gibbs and Brent Poland discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard. Show production by Lianne Lax. This week's stories: Investigation: Disadvantaged school leaders’ uphill battle https://shorturl.at/v1B8M Nurturing Social and Emotional Learning Across the Globe https://tinyurl…

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Reading for Pleasure 2 : The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester 1:27:30

19d ago1:27:30

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Darren picks up where he left off last time and talks about how we can encourage children to read for pleasure.By Teachers Talk Radio

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OFSTED A History 1976-2018: The Late Show with David Brown 1:30:26

20d ago1:30:26

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Dave is joined by Dr Ian Luff in a fascinating conversation about the history of OFSTED. Learn where it originated from, when and why it came into existence and the controversial impact it had on education in its first 25 years.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Genuine Engagement with SEN Interventions: The Friday Late Show with Morgan Whitfield and Tod Brennan 1:29:29

20d ago1:29:29

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In this wide-ranging and frank conversation, Director of AEN Ian Young shares strategies to foster authentic engagement among students with special educational needs. We discuss how best to support students, families, and communities to thrive—and there’s even an accidental TMZ/paparazzi moment!By Teachers Talk Radio

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Empty schools, falling rolls and bullying in teaching: Education Tonight 1:17:05

21d ago1:17:05

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This week, Brent Poland (@BrentPoland1) is joined by Paul Hazzard (@Arkle123) deputising as host for Adam Spence (@aspence81). In part 1 they explore the implications of falling rolls and how schools and individuals will cope with the predicted decline in school age population and what that will mean for budgets, pupils-teacher ratios and the schoo…

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The power of Teacher Expectations: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson 1:29:11

21d ago1:29:11

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This week Hannah explores Teacher Expectations. It's a fascinating discussion about the Pygmalion effect, growth mindset and how unconscious bias can affect your students. Don't miss the section about involving that vital group - parents.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Research in ELT: The Sunday Lunchtime Show with Graham Stanley 1:17:54

21d ago1:17:54

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My guests on today's show were Dr. Priscilla Riffo-Salgado and Neil Arias of the Network of Chilean Research in ELT (RICELT), and we spoke about the role of research in the teaching and learning of English, and how it connects to practice.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Into 2025 - The hottest AI trends in education: The Late Show with Tom Rogers 1:37:47

24d ago1:37:47

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Tom has an authentic and detailed conversation about AI in education with three AI enthusiasts. Guest panelists are Clara Lin Hawking (Head of AI at Globeducate), Mike Driver (Psychology teacher) and John Dolman (Media teacher). In this conversation: What apps are Mike and John using in the classroom? What practical examples of classroom use can th…

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Leaving Teaching - A Journey from the Classroom: The Late Late Show with Rae and Lianne 1:02:23

24d ago1:02:23

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Lianne is ill, so lonely Rae laments the state of teaching in 2024 and chats with guest Kusam about her journey from teaching English in mainstream secondary schools to tutoring full-time. Lots of top tips about job searches, budgeting and how to use teaching skills and experience to create a fulfilling and sustainable work-life balance.…

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Wellbeing – How Do We Survive the Autumn Term?: The Sunday Social with Toria Bono 1:30:50

24d ago1:30:50

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“You have an identity outside of teaching!” Toria Bono (@Toriaclaire) talks to Shelly Cousins (@andthoughshebe1) and Tom Rogers (@RogersHistory) about how to manage the long autumn term. Shelly is assistant head of English and head of psychology at a secondary school in Somerset. She is passionate about teaching and learning as well as staff wellbe…

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The Benefits of Early Challenge: The Sunday Late Show with Amanda Kinsley-Smith 1:30:24

25d ago1:30:24

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When is the right time to take on extra challenges? Amanda and her guest, Shauna Blaney, talk about the benefits and potential pitfalls of getting out of your comfort zone and taking on additional challenges early in a teaching career.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Joyful Schools, Irish Secrets, Let's Hear Your Feedback: The Weekly Review 43:40

25d ago43:40

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On The Weekly Review, panellists, Claire Cannon, Christopher Vowels and Brent Poland discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard. Show production by Lianne Lax. This week's stories: Dame Alison Peacock: ‘Create a place where joy can happen’ https://www.tes.com/magazine/leadership/tips-techniques/dame-alison-peacock-school-leadersh…

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The Attendance Problem: Education Tonight 1:01:14

27d ago1:01:14

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This week, Adam Spence (@aspence81) and Brent Poland (@BrentPoland1) explore the nitty gritty of attendance. What's behind poor attendance and how schools can get children into school. In part 2 they take a close look at where responsibility, for various aspects of schooling, lies across parents, school and pupils. And in the final segment they exp…

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Classroom Starters and Puds: Begin Bold, Bring it Home! Thursday Late, Late Show with Chris Wilkinson 1:00:17

28d ago1:00:17

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Join Chris as he shares his strategies for sparking engagement at the beginning of the class and leaving a lasting impression at the end.By Teachers Talk Radio

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The A-Z of Diversity and Inclusion: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson 1:08:46

28d ago1:08:46

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Hannah Wilson @ArtTeacherHWN chats to Rachel McFarlane about her new book The ‘A-Z of Diversity and Inclusion' published by @JohnCattEd Primary? Post Primary? This show and the book brings you invaluable, practical information you can apply to your school today. This show is brought to you in partnership with John Catt Educational, publishers of pr…

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Well-being 101: The Wednesday Late Late Show with Toby Doncaster 1:01:17

29d ago1:01:17

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Toby and Dr Poppy Gibson discuss the minimal steps a teacher can take to boost their happiness, self-esteem and well-being. From experiencing the new and sharing it in Mind Palaces to tooth-brushing affirmations, there is bound to be a new tip to choose from!By Teachers Talk Radio

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The importance of assessment in Key Stage 3 English - Exploring the usefulness and impact of reading assessments: TTR Special with Reading Solutions UK 1:29:05

29d ago1:29:05

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Michelle Hinds and Tom Rogers host a show with a panel of experts to discuss the usefulness and impact of reading assessments at key stage 3 in English, with particular exploration of Reading Solution UK's software - Reading Plus. You can get a 4 week free pilot of Reading Plus here. Guests on the show are: Charlotte Brabants - Whole School Literac…

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The Teacher Toolkit Guide to Feedback: The Late Show with Tom Rogers 1:19:18

30d ago1:19:18

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Tom is joined by Ross McGill to discuss his latest book, published via Bloomsbury, 'The Teacher Toolkit Guide to Feedback'. The show is an engaging exploration of the 9 key strategies for assessment in the classroom and offers plenty of practical examples that teachers can apply to their classes today. Find out about orange box marking, the KFC app…

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The A-Z of Great Classrooms - The Monday Morning Break by Khanh Duc Kuttig 1:18:13

1M ago1:18:13

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Khanh Duc and Roy Blatchford discuss some of the magic of great classrooms, with insights from his book The A-Z of Great Classrooms. Find out how arrivals, environment, globe and culture contribute to the magic of teaching and learning!By Teachers Talk Radio

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Your Teaching Experience is More Valuable Than You Think 23:47

1M ago23:47

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In this episode, we discuss how your teaching experience is packed with valuable, transferable skills that can open doors to new career opportunities. Whether you're looking to move into freelancing, virtual assistance, or corporate roles, we'll show you how skills like classroom management and lesson planning are exactly what many industries are l…

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