Best Darren Graham Podcasts (2024)

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

18m ago39:54

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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

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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

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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

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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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Work-life Harmony with Bessi Graham 1:02:04

2d ago1:02:04

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Join John as he and Bessi discuss the nuances of The 3.3 Rule. They cover any potential problems people might raise about giving employees time off during the workday. This podcast episode was recorded and graciously given to us by Bessi. Follow Bessi: https://bessigraham.com/ John Briggs | Tax Genius info@incitetax.com 801-999-8295 Visit our websi…

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

1h ago1:10:56

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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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#669 - Ryan Seven - True Magic Tarot - Key's to Secret Science 2:08:51

8h ago2:08:51

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Interview starts at 35:40 Ryan Seven joins us for a great presentation on his discovery of geometric pyramidic structure and the music based universe while he was on a heroic dose of mushrooms. We chat about the symbolism of the Dan Tian in Qi Gong, his experience on shrooms, De-occultism, neo paganism, the New Age battle and the holes in it, Solom…

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

26m ago54:37

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

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Henry Seeley & Andy Rushing Of Belonging Co [Pastor & Production Relationship Series Pt.4] 1:01:45

2h ago1:01:45

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Send us a Text Message. How do you pastor people who tour every weekend and are A level artists/production people? Henry & Andy join us from The Belonging Co Church to discuss pastoring creatives, handling expectations and managing salaries for folks who could earn more at the drop of a hat on the road. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Trading pla…

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

22m ago30:41

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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

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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

1d ago1:06:11

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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

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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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#668 - Matthew Shy - There be Giants 2:03:31

11d ago2:03:31

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Interview Starts at 35:10 Matt Shy, friend of the show joins us to share his recent research into the whole Giant phenomenon. He starts out fresh and skeptical and ends up believing after review of all the evidence. We chat about the definition of 'Giant' in this context, Gigantism, skeletons in Italy, all the myths, religious wanting, the spiritua…

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

11d ago1:27:50

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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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Jack Graham & Bryan Bailey of Prestonwood [Pastor & Production Relationship Series Pt.3] 40:18

1d ago40:18

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Send us a Text Message. How do you communicate priorities with your pastor? Jack Graham & Bryan Bailey join us for our "Pastor & Production Director Relationship" series to discuss their dynamic, handling production decisions and how to prioritize production. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Being the black sheep of the family 3:45 Five Truths and…

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

14d ago36:24

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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

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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

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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

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

5d ago1:17:04

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

7d ago1:52:33

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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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#667 Simon Shack - The Tychos Model Visualized Through the Tychosium 2:13:06

7d ago2:13:06

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Interview starts at 31:55 Simon Shack is back to chat about the Tychosium Model - a different model of our very own Solar System based on Tycho Brahe. Basically that we are in a binary system (similar to most other systems) with the Sun and Mars. Venus and Mercury are moons and our Moon is like a driveshaft. Our moon matters. Check out the video if…

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Matt Chandler & Wes Ashworth of Village Church [Pastor & Production Relationship Series Pt.2] 1:07:02

8d ago1:07:02

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Send us a Text Message. How do you have the best possible relationship with your pastor? Matt Chandler & Wes Ashworth join us this week for Pt.2 of our Pastor & Production series. We discuss what each role wishes the other knew about their role, handling errors and requesting new gear. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Meeting your heroes 4:16 Wes …

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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

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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

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

21d ago1:07:05

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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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#243 - Outlawed Round Up 7.31 Jasper Resident Rants With Us, Wasted Taxpayer Programs 1:26:36

20d ago1:26:36

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A friend of the show, resident of Jasper joins us to talk about his evacuation experience, how his home was saved, and what he thinks is happening. Then we go over some of the wasteful government programs in Canada, talk about some other current events happening. Darren shows a couple of reports from the Fraser Institute about consumer tax index co…

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

13d ago1:01:02

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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

13d ago1:33:29

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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

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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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#666 Bob Greenyer - MFMP, Cold Fusion and Modern Alchemy 2:05:12

15d ago2:05:12

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Interview starts at 44:00 Bob Greenyer joins us for an amazing chat about research into Cold Fusion, the Martin Fleischmann Memorial Project, his transition from a man made global warming believer, plasma based fusion, the 12.12 experiment, John Hutchison's work, barium decay, ball lightning, study of dust particles, matter being trapped light, SRI…

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Darren Whitehead & Sarah Bible [Pastor & Production Relationship Series Pt.1] 1:03:24

15d ago1:03:24

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Send us a Text Message. How can church production directors communicate and work best with their pastor's? In week one of our Pastor & Production Series, we interview Darren Whitehead and Sarah Bible from Church of the City in Franklin. We discuss the pressures of production keeping up with vision and what each role wishes the other knew about thei…

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Online Learning & Teaching: The Twilight Show with Graham Stanley 1:32:54

17d ago1:32:54

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On today's show, I talked to Tamires Gama from Brazil about her experience of online learning and teaching.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Homework that works: The Saturday Show Live with Jamie Clark 1:03:23

18d ago1:03:23

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Jamie is joined by Science teacher and homework enthusiast Jo Castelino to talk about how to ensure students gain the most they can from completing homework. The discussion includes interesting insights into the pros and cons of homework in general; how long should students spend on homework? What should they do? What happens when students don't co…

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#665 - Sheela Rahman - Xosar - Sound, Resonance and Frequency Engineer 2:10:56

20d ago2:10:56

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Interview Starts at 27:50 Sheela Rahman joins us for a great chat about the hunt for coherent frequencies and mapping Malcolm Bendall's Plasma Unification Model. We get deep into Shape Power - by Dan Davidson, subtle energies, Aleph, Yang and Hebrew alphabet as sign waves in 3d space, binding elementals to shapes, Meru Foundation, shifting the elec…

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The United Learning Alternative Pension Plan: The Late Show with Tom Rogers 1:32:01

21d ago1:32:01

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Tom discusses the alternative pension plan being pitched by the largest academy chain in the UK. The scheme, proposed by CEO of UL Jon Coles, means lower employer and employee contributions in exchange for higher starting salaries and has proven very controversial, especially with the teaching unions. Tom is joined by CEO of United Learning Jon Col…

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A mechanisms based approach to professional development: The Monday Twilight Show with Adam Kohlbeck 1:29:16

22d ago1:29:16

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In this episode, Adam is joined by Danni Sands to discuss a mechanisms based approach to professional development. Danni shares her recent experience of building a sequence of PD with mechanisms driving her design and implementation decisions. A must listen for anyone interested in or leading PD.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Church Production at Elevation [Andy Bentley] 53:33

22d ago53:33

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Send us a Text Message. What was it like doing church production at Elevation in the early days? Andy Bentley joins us to discuss his church tech times at Elevation, pacing production stress, and creating a creative process that works. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Inside baseball: ChurchGear Leadership Quarterly 5:00 Andy Bentley joins us! (El…

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Is it ambitious to stay in the classroom?: The Sunday Late Late Show with Amanda Kinsley-Smith 1:26:00

1M ago1:26:00

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Amanda talks to Cathy McAllister about the merits and challenges of staying in the classroom throughout your career, rather than climbing the management ladder.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Wellbeing for the summer and beyond: The Twilight Show with Claire Cannon 1:15:23

23d ago1:15:23

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Your wellbeing is crucial and we've made it to the summer break. This gives you 6 weeks in which you do not have to be "switched on" constantly. It's a time when we can hopefully focus much more on our own wellbeing. In this show, I take you through a few alternatives to the commonly talked about wellbeing ideas. Did you know there are 7 types of r…

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What makes a great teacher? The Twilight Show with Graham Stanley 1:51:51

27d ago1:51:51

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What does the research say about good teaching and being a great teacher? I look at the evidence and what has been said about this topic, and then towards the end of the show, Kate joins me to talk about homeschooling her sons and what teaching means for her.By Teachers Talk Radio

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How to solve the teacher recruitment crisis?: The Late Late Show with Alex Baratta 1:14:38

1M ago1:14:38

1:14:38

Join Alex for his debut show on TTR as he talks to special guest Thabo Miles-Matli about the current teacher recruitment crisis and how it might be resolved. Thabo is a Senior Lecturer of Computer Science Education at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Social Professions, London Metropolitan University.…

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Leading In Schools Internationally: The Late Show With Krupa & Nazya. 1:17:43

1M ago1:17:43

1:17:43

Valuable insights into what it means to lead in a school abroad. Tune in to hear an authentic voice, Nick Hart, on the challenges and opportunities as a leader in Dubai.By Teachers Talk Radio

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A case study of a journey to home education: The Friday Morning Break with John Gibbs 1:09:37

1M ago1:09:37

1:09:37

This week my guest Jacqui Cornish describes how her daughter Phoebe went from loving going to school to hating school and refusing to attend. After changing schools and trying to make school work, Jacqui chose to home-school. This interview makes anyone connected with education consider some important questions about the design and ethos of many of…

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