Best Katy Wiggins Podcasts (2024)

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GCSE Troubleshooting, with Vicki Woolven 37:00

3h ago37:00

37:00

Subject lead for GCSE Sociology, Geography and History at tutor2u, Vicki Woolven, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss misconceptions about GCSE Sociology and how to deal with some of the problems that are specific to that qualification.By tutor2u Sociology

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Supporting and Retaining Trainees, with Alison Wiggins 44:11

8d ago44:11

44:11

Subject leader for PGCE Social Sciences at UCL, Alison Wiggins, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom for a fascinating discussion about trainee teachers and how we can support them in the early part of their career.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 26 | In conversation with Duncan & Katie: Issues and concerns for teachers towards the end of the Spring term 24:44

1M ago24:44

24:44

In a departure from the usual format, usual host Katie and subject lead Duncan have a conversation about issues that teachers face at this time of year: when to "start revision", what to do if there's content still to complete, etc.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 25| Teaching Culture & Identity, with Shahina Yasmin 27:18

2M ago27:18

27:18

Experienced sociology teacher, Shahina, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss switching to the optional topic of Culture & Identity, why you might want to, challenges faced, and advice for teaching it.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 24 | How to Lecture Less, with Katie Tyler 36:20

2M ago36:20

36:20

Regular host Katie Tyler joins Duncan in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss how and why to lecture less and have more student-focused lessons. Lots of practical tips and professional discussion about teaching and learning.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 23 | Helping students who have underperformed in their mocks, with Kate Flatley 35:42

2M ago35:42

35:42

Experienced Sociology teacher and YouTuber Kate Flatley (@theteachersociology) joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss "bouncing out of the pit" - how to encourage and support students whose mocks show they have a lot to do!By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 22 | Methods in Context Revisited, with Craig Gelling 30:01

2M ago30:01

30:01

Experienced Sociology teacher Craig Gelling (aka The Sociology Guy) rejoins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to once again look at the Methods in Context question and how to help students prepare and revise for this.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 21 | Switching to Stratification, with Duncan Hall 34:44

2M ago34:44

34:44

Subject lead for Sociology at tutor2u, Duncan Hall, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss the Stratification and Differentiation topic and some of the reasons why people may or may not want to switch, and some approaches that teachers might like to take if they are tackling this topic.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 20 | Effective Marking with Jodie Robert 34:35

3M ago34:35

34:35

Experienced sociology teacher, Jodie Robert, joins Katie in the Sociology staffroom to discuss some great tips on how to make marking and feedback more effective.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 19 | Getting A*s and As with Erhan Bora 30:12

3M ago30:12

30:12

Experienced sociology teacher Erhan joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss the methods he uses to help students access high grades.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 18 | Sociology Trips & Visits with Anna Lise White 25:34

3M ago25:34

25:34

Experienced sociology teacher Anna Lise White joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss a wide range of possible trips and visits for Sociology students and the benefits and challenges of taking them.By tutor2u Sociology

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Highlights from 2023 in the Sociology Staffroom 23:53

3M ago23:53

23:53

Katie and Duncan review some of their favourite moments from the last 12 months of podcasting, and look forward to some of what's coming up in 2024. It would be great to hear from you, our listeners, what some of your favourite parts were.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 16 | In Conversation with Steve Taylor, Head of Curriculum for Sociology at AQA 51:50

4M ago51:50

51:50

Head of Curriculum for Sociology at AQA, and experienced sociology teacher, Steve Taylor joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss a range of issues and questions surrounding his role, priorities and the future of the qualifications.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 15 | Teaching Postmodernism with Reece Goscinski 38:18

4M ago38:18

38:18

Returning guest Reece Goscinski joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss postmodernism and postmodernity and how and when to teach it.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 14 | Should Sociology be a Compulsory Subject? With Rita Marvin 23:42

5M ago23:42

23:42

Experienced Sociology teacher and head of sociology in her school, Rita Marvin, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to ponder the question of whether Sociology should be made a compulsory subject in school. What do you think?By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 13 | Coaching in the Classroom, with Jenny Weidner 35:56

5M ago35:56

35:56

Experienced and qualified coach and educational manager, Jenny Weidner, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss the role and importance of coaching, particularly to help students (and staff) suffering stress and anxiety around exams and achievement.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 12 | How to teach synopticity, with Nusrath Sharmin 32:06

5M ago32:06

32:06

Experienced Sociology teacher, Nusrath Sharmin, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss the importance of synopticity and tips on how to teach it and improve the skill with our students.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 11 | Pedagogy and Sociology with Andrew Jones 50:57

5M ago50:57

50:57

Return guest Andrew Jones joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom again, this time to consider some fascinating insights relating to applying sociological theory to pedagogy.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 10 | Metacognition in Sociology, with Garnette Watts 32:08

6M ago32:08

32:08

Experienced sociology teacher Garnette Watts joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss metacognition and its application to the Sociology classroom.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 9 | Research vs Practice with David Morris 19:22

6M ago19:22

19:22

Experienced Sociology teacher David Morris joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss the relationship between research and classroom practice in sociology.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 8 | New to Heading a Department, with Reece Goscinski 30:06

6M ago30:06

30:06

New head of sociology, Reece, is back in the Sociology Staffroom with Katie Tyler to talk about his experiences and the challenges associated with taking on this role.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 7 | tutor2u Strong Foundations cinema workshops, with Duncan Hall 21:44

6M ago21:44

21:44

Subject lead for sociology and politics at tutor2u, Duncan Hall, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss the upcoming workshop tour for Year 12 students. See here for more information.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 6 | Anti-racism for sociology teachers, with Azryah Harvey 36:45

7M ago36:45

36:45

Anti-racism consultant and teacher, Azryah Harvey, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss the importance of anti-racism in our teaching practice and what it might look like in the Sociology classroom and in our schools and colleges.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 5 | Teaching Minority Topics, with Risteard Mac Fheorais 41:27

7M ago41:27

41:27

Experienced sociology teacher Risteard joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss teaching the less popular optional topics in A Level Sociology, with particular focus on Work, Poverty & Welfare. They also discuss the issue of objectivity in the sociology classroom.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 4 | Challenging Students with Theory, with Brett Byatt 33:04

7M ago33:04

33:04

Early career teacher Brett joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss theory, especially more niche theories or nuances within the main perspectives.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 3 | Teaching the Classics with Andrew Jones 37:06

7M ago37:06

37:06

Experienced Sociology teacher and assistant principal Andrew Jones joins Katie in the Sociology staffroom to discuss teaching the classic theories in A Level Sociology.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 2 | Whole Class Feedback, with Mark Gill 33:54

8M ago33:54

33:54

Sociology teacher Mark Gill joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss the use of whole class feedback - why you might use it, who to use it and the advantages and potential disadvantages of its use.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 1 | Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in A Level Sociology, with Jacquiline Agyeman-Duah 42:37

8M ago42:37

42:37

Experienced Sociology teacher Jacquiline Agyeman-Duah joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss issues relating to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in A Level Sociology. Jacquiline has authored a forthcoming e-learning course for AQA on this topic.By tutor2u Sociology

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Introducing Nearly Departed 1. The Letters 26:29

8M ago26:29

26:29

Katy has written an anthology of ghost stories incorporating all the incredible spooky inspiration from SSFCR that she is presenting as a new podcast, Nearly Departed! This is its first episode. If you like what you hear, subscribe to Nearly Departed on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5NQYT2BMRhzHCytZahswtd?si=198d1261d6e4450c Or Apple podcas…

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Trailer: Nearly Departed 1:19

8M ago1:19

1:19

For the past few months I've been cooking up a new paranormal venture! Available on September 1st, my new podcast is a paranormal anthology of stories from a wide range of perspectives and atmospheres. If you like my style of cozy terror, you'll like this. See you in September ;) Patreon is paused! Get amazing T Shirts, Mugs, Sweatshirts, Notebooks…

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Episode 48 | Addressing controversial topics in sociology, with Reece Goscinski 41:53

9M ago41:53

41:53

In the final episode of season 1, experienced Sociology teacher Reece Goscinski joins Katie in the Sociology staffroom to discuss techniques for addressing controversial topics in the sociology classroom. The podcast is taking a little break for a few weeks now, but will be back with a new series in September. Have a good summer :)…

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Episode 47 | What 27+ Years Experience Has Taught Me, With Sarah Faughnan 25:27

9M ago25:27

25:27

Experienced Sociology teacher Sarah Faughnan joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss the lessons she was learned from long experience in the classroom and teaching Sociology.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 46 | Making Homework Meaningful with Alexia George 20:41

9M ago20:41

20:41

Experienced sociology teacher and subject leader Alexia George joined Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss homework and how to make it as useful and meaningful as possible.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 45 | A happy balance between teaching to the exam and for the love of learning, with Cerys Dyke 22:53

10M ago22:53

22:53

Experienced Sociology teacher Cerys Dyke joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss how to strike the balance between teaching to the exam and encouraging a love of learning sociology.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 44 | Maximising the talents and skills of your colleagues, with Emma Stack and Carly Benge 26:49

10M ago26:49

26:49

Head of department, Emma, and experienced teacher Carly, join Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss working as a team and making the most of your colleagues' talents and skills.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 43 | Using Social Media with Sociology Students, with Stephanie Harding 27:05

11M ago27:05

27:05

Experienced sociology teacher Stephanie Harding joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss how she was successfully made use of social media platforms in here A Level Sociology teaching.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 42 | Supporting EAL learners (including the use of AI) with Vicky Lyons 41:10

11M ago41:10

41:10

Vicky Lyons - a former sociology teacher and someone who works closely with EAL students for a local authority - joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss supporting EAL learners, including how to use AI as a form of assistive technology.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 41 | Teaching Social Action Theory with John Harvey 34:33

11M ago34:33

34:33

Experienced sociology teacher John Harvey joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss teaching Social Action theory, a topic that is sometimes considered tricky by students and non-specialist teachers (and others!)By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 40 | ChatGPT: Friend or Foe? With Jon Hamer 27:32

11M ago27:32

27:32

Sociology teacher Jon Hamer joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss their use of AI tools like ChatGPT and how it can be a useful teaching tool, as well as some of the potential pitfalls of the technology.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 39 | The value of Sociology in contemporary society, with Dr Maria do Mar Pereira 40:51

11M ago40:51

40:51

Dr Maria do Mar Pereira from the University of Warwick joins Katie in the Sociology staffroom for a genuinely fascinating, wide-ranging discussion about the importance of sociology, teaching about gender, conducting ethnographic research, etc. Definitely not to be missed!By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 38 | Making Theory More Engaging with Eric Hsu and Louis Everuss 30:25

12M ago30:25

30:25

Dr Eric Hsu and Dr Louis Everuss, from the University of South Australia, join Katie in the Sociology staffroom to discuss their love of sociological theory and how they go about making it more engaging and fun. They are the hosts of the number one sociology podcast "The Sociology of Everything". Lots of great episodes to share with students alread…

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Episode 37 | Changing to Culture and Identity, with Katie Tyler 36:56

12M ago36:56

36:56

Our usual host Katie is the guest today, joining Duncan in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss changing optional topics, and particularly the pros and cons of swapping to Culture & Identity.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 36 | The Last Few Weeks Before the Exam with Duncan Hall 39:47

1y ago39:47

39:47

Duncan once again joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom, this time to discuss how to make the best use of those last few weeks before the exams start.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 35 | Teaching Feminism, with Aqsa Mayet and Aaron Paper 33:13

1y ago33:13

33:13

Experienced Sociology teachers, Aqsa and Aaron, join Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss teaching the challenges and opportunities of teaching about feminism in sociology lessons.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 34 | Recruiting Boys into Sociology, with Tony O'Brien and Rupert Sheard 35:43

1y ago35:43

35:43

Experienced Sociology teachers Tony and Rupert join Katie in the Sociology staffroom to discuss recruiting more boys to study Sociology, whether it's important and how it can be done.By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 33 | Embedding Tech into Sociology, with Sarah Butler 30:26

1y ago30:26

30:26

Experienced head of Sociology & Psychology and "tech geek", Sarah Butler, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss how best to make use of technology in the Sociology classroom.By tutor2u Sociology

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Taking a Break 3:11

1y ago3:11

3:11

<3 the plan is to see you in the fall! Patreon is paused! Get amazing T Shirts, Mugs, Sweatshirts, Notebooks at http://tee.pub/lic/ssfcr Email your ghost stories at letterstocamp@gmail.com Share your fine opinions and support by reviewing and rating!By Katy Wiggins and Morgan Campbell

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Episode 32 | GCSE Sociology with Vicki Woolven 35:54

1y ago35:54

35:54

Lead for Key Stage 4 Humanities at tutor2u, Vicki Woolven, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to talk all things GCSE Sociology: what are the unique challenges to teaching this subject or adding it to your curriculum offering?By tutor2u Sociology

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Episode 31 | Effective Revision and Exam Preparation with Kate Flatley 33:48

1y ago33:48

33:48

Experienced sociology teacher, manager and Youtuber Kate Flatley returns to the Sociology Staffroom to discuss effective revision and exam preparation for A Level Sociology students, including thoughts about retrieval practice and assessment. Unmissable advice!By tutor2u Sociology

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226. Imps and a Demon Daddy 38:51

1y ago38:51

38:51

I tried a new show, Help! My House is Haunted, and I recap an episode where they think they've stumbled across a demon nest (pretty much). Patreon is paused! Get amazing T Shirts, Mugs, Sweatshirts, Notebooks at http://tee.pub/lic/ssfcr Email your ghost stories at letterstocamp@gmail.com Share your fine opinions and support by reviewing and rating!…

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