Best Lewis Cleland Podcasts (2024)

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#3 AWBOE Athletes Series in Partnership With SATPE - Martin Perry (Table Tennis) 46:22

1y ago46:22

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Martin Perry is a professional Scottish para table tennis player, European Team player and British Champion 2019.He was born with a condition known as Congenital Limb Loss & Deformity resulting in him being born with no hands and only one leg. Growing up with three older brothers, Martin wasn’t allowed to feel sorry for himself as they made sure he…

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#2 AWBOE Comparison Series In Partnership With SATPE (England, Wales, Northern Ireland & USA) 1:28:54

1+ y ago1:28:54

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This is episode #2 of our PE comparison series in partnership with SATPE. On this episode we discuss all things PE with our neighbour UK nations and the United States. All questions from this episode series are from the members of SATPE and AWBOE.By Lewis Cleland

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#2 AWBOE Athlete Series in Partnership with SATPE - Melanie Woods 32:52

1+ y ago32:52

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Melanie Woods is a former PE Teacher who is rebuilding her life and career after a spinal cord injury in 2018. She is doing this through competing in the racing wheelchair events at the Paralymic Games in Tokoyo 2020 and in the European Championships representing GB & NI.By Lewis Cleland

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#1 AWBOE PE Comparison Series In Partnership With SATPE (Canada, Czech Republic, Finland & Slovakia) 1:28:10

1+ y ago1:28:10

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AWBOE have partnered with SATPE for a brand new series on how Scottish PE compares to other nations. We will publish 3 episodes and look to explore the curriculum, pedagogy and ethos in our respective nations. We will also touch on extra curricular provision in place and the value this brings our young people. All questions below are from the membe…

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#1 AWBOE Athlete Series in Partnership with SATPE - Libby Clegg 40:01

1+ y ago40:01

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Libby Clegg is a Scottish Paralympian sprinter who competes at both 100 and 200m events. She has represented both Scotland and Great Britain at international events. Libby represented Great Britain in the 100m and 200m at the 2008 Summer Paralympics, winning a silver medal in the 100m race. Libby won Gold in Rio at the 2016 Paralympic Games in 100m…

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#103 - The Behaviour Manual With Sam Strickland 36:21

1+ y ago36:21

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#103 - The Behaviour Manual With Sam Strickland by Lewis ClelandBy Lewis Cleland

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#100 - How do pupils view certificated PE and our curriculum? with Mya and George 1:09:36

2y ago1:09:36

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Episode 100 is finally upon us and what an episode it was. We had the pleasure of interviewing Mya and George who are part of the Young People's Sport Panel, which is a platform to represent the voice of young people in Scotland through sport. We chat in depth about their experiences from high school PE and the impact this had on their life. They s…

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#100 (PREVIEW) - How do pupils view certificated PE and our curriculum? with Mya and George 0:34

2y ago0:34

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Episode 100 is nearly upon us and what an episode it was. We had the pleasure of interviewing Mya and George who are part of the Young People's Sport Panel, which is a platform to represent the voice of young people in Scotland through sport. We chat in depth about their experiences from high school PE and the impact this had on their life. They sh…

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#99 - PErspectives with Principal Teachers of PE Greig Wilson And Keir Geatrell 1:11:34

2y ago1:11:34

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This week for the penultimate episode of the AWBOE podcast, we welcome Greig Wilson from Duncanrig Secondary School and Keir Geatrell from Stonelaw High School. The guys are on tonight to share their insights on all things PE. We chat about their most memorable experiences and toughest challenges throughout their career's. We also get their thought…

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#98 - PErspective: BGE, Curricular Structure & Raising Attainment with Kevan Egan 1:24:42

2y ago1:24:42

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We are joined this week by the one and only Kevan Egan. Kevan is a former principal teacher of PE and a Quality Improvement Officer. Kevan share his perspective on PE teaching. We hear about his most memorable experiences and toughest challenges through his career coupled with his biggest successes when leading his department. Kevan also shares som…

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#97 - Positive Mental Health Promotion With Deborah Holt 31:37

2y ago31:37

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This week joining us on the podcast we have Deborah Holt from Edinburgh University. Deborah is on to talk to us about the work she has been doing in relation to positive mental health promotion at the university. She shares an insight into what it takes to create a culture of positive mental health and that it should be more than just a targeted ap…

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#96 - Rugby Coach And PE Teacher, Julianna Murciano 1:04:13

2y ago1:04:13

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Julianna Murciano is a PE teacher and Rugby coach in New Zealand. She has coached Rugby for over 20 years with 10 of those years coaching at a top women’s club in Scotland. Eventually she was head coach for Scotland’s women and took them to two six nation campaigns. We get Julianna's thoughts on how we could increase participation in rugby in our s…

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#94 - Off The Beat With Scott McEwen 52:24

2y ago52:24

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This week we are joined by retired Police Inspector and Development Officer for the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit, Scott McEwan. Scott joins us tonight to chat to us a bit about his career in the Police to the work he currently does in the SVRU. We ask Scott what teachers can learn from the work carried out in the SRVU and how we can take this i…

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#93 - Stonelaw DHT Vicki Rice 50:30

2y ago50:30

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This week we are joined by former PE teacher and DHT Vicki Rice. In this episode we ask Vicki about her most memorable and challenging times as a teacher of PE and how we can go about bringing colleagues with us when making a positive change in a school.By Lewis Cleland

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#92 - A Brighter Future With Mike Jess & Paul McMillan 1:17:04

2y ago1:17:04

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This week we have two former guests returning to the AWBOE podcast as a duo to discuss the work they are currently doing at the University. Mike Jess and Paul McMillan of Edinburgh Uni join us once again to discuss the research they are currently doing within PE. We get their thoughts on the HWB policy agenda in schools, how PE is closer to the cen…

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#91 - Allison Craig: Head Teacher (Trinity High School) 1:05:41

2+ y ago1:05:41

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This week we are joined by Trinity High School Head Teacher, Allison Craig. Allison comes on to chat to us about her career as a PE teacher and Head Teacher. Allison sheds a light on her most challenging and memorable times as a teacher and the value our subject has within school. We also get Allison's thoughts on the importance of feedback and how…

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#90 - PErspectives With Mo Jafar (Head Of PE) 1:08:34

2+ y ago1:08:34

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This week we are joined by Mo Jafar who is the Head of PE at an all boys school in East London. Mo is on the podcast to share his experience as a PE teacher and some insights in relation to non linear pedagogy. We also get Mo's thoughts on some of the challenges facing PE currently along with some insights on his blog post about Wayfinding (Knowing…

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#89 - The Teaching Delusion with Bruce Robertson 1:11:17

2+ y ago1:11:17

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This week on the AWBOE podcast we are joined by Head Teacher and Author of the Teaching Delusion Trilogy, Bruce Robertson. Bruce is currently the Head Teacher of Berwickshire High School in the Scottish Borders and his area of expertise lies in improving the quality of teaching and learning within schools. Bruce shares his thoughts on what makes hi…

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#88 - All Things Higher PE With Ritchie Durno 54:30

2+ y ago54:30

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This week we sit down with Ritchie Durno who is Principal Teacher of PE at Trinity High School. Ritchie is on tonight to share his knowledge and experience of teaching Higher PE. As always, we kick off with a brief summary of Ritchies career to date. We find out what Ritchie has learned from teaching Higher PE over the years and his top tips for en…

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#87 - PErspectives- 38 Years In PE With Jim Smart 1:16:38

2+ y ago1:16:38

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This is the first episode of the new podcast model PErspectives. The aim is to speak with PE teachers past and present to chat about all things PE and ultimately get their perspectives on current affairs within education. We also have a new co-host in the name of Matthew Gallagher who is Clark's colleague at Calderside Academy. This week to kick of…

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#86 - Forfar Athletic Captain, Ross Meechan 49:00

2+ y ago49:00

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This week we are joined by Forfar Athletic captain, Ross Meechan. Ross joins us tonight to share his journey in football as a youngster to where he is now. He also chats a bit about the biggest challenges he has faced on his journey and how he overcame them. We touch on the role of the captain and his non-negotiables from himself and the players.…

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#85 - Football Scouting with Ewan Chester 52:00

2+ y ago52:00

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This week we are joined by former Rangers scout Ewan Chester. Ewan collected 35 trophies during his time at Rangers. He spent 20 odd years at the club over two spells. Ewan has also worked closely with Premier League Manager Chris Hughton spending 10 years in England with Fulham, Norwich, Birmingham and Brighton in the Premier League and English Ch…

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#84 - Is PE in Crisis? with Lee Sullivan 1:13:23

2+ y ago1:13:23

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Lee is Head of PE at Upton Court Grammar School in Slough, England. Lee is the author of the book is PE in crisis which we explores in this episode. Lee shares his thoughts on the current climate of PE and the importance of having a clear vision as a teacher and when leading a department.By Lewis Cleland

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#83 - Top Tips to Improve Studying with Jonathan Firth 54:14

2+ y ago54:14

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Jonathan is a psychology teacher, teacher educator, author and researcher. He works at the University of Strathclyde (School of Education), teaching on the PGDE, BA and Masters programmes. Jonathan’s teaching focuses particularly on psychology education and psychological perspectives on learning. His research is primarily on memory and metacognitio…

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#82 - The Science of Stress with Kirsty Giles 47:41

2+ y ago47:41

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This week on AWBOE we are joined by Kirsty Giles who is currently involved within a project to reduce violence in Scotland. Kirsty is a Psychotherapist, Trainer and Consultant and chats to us today about all things stress management. She addresses what stress is and how it affects our brain and body. She then takes us through a live guided visualis…

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#81 - An Interview with Bradley Busch from Inner Drive 1:00:49

2+ y ago1:00:49

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This week we are joined by Bradley Busch from Inner Drive. Inner Drive is a mindset coaching company working in education, business and sport. They specialise in realising the potential behind growth mindset, metacognition and stress management strategies and as a result improve motivation, learning, confidence and performance in their clients.…

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#80 - An interview with former Scotland basketball coach and PE Teacher Allan Turner 1:01:49

2+ y ago1:01:49

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This week we are joined by Allan Turner. Allan graduated as a PE Teacher and taught in Dalmellington H.S, Prestwick Academy and James Hamilton Academy in Kilmarnock until retirement in 2012. Allan was also Head Coach of Cumnock Basketball team from 1974-1993 and was also a founding member of this club.…

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#79 - An interview with Dick Campbell: Arbroath FC Manager 1:03:13

2+ y ago1:03:13

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This week we are joined by Dick Campbell who is the current manager of Arbroath FC. Campbell's playing career was based in Scotland with various clubs and is more known for his management career which includes successful lengthy spells at Brechin City and Forfar Athletic. He also managed Cowdenbeath, Dunfermline Athletic, Partick Thistle and Ross C…

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#78 - An Interview with Ali McGregor: Former Head of PE, Deputy Head and Headteacher 48:01

2+ y ago48:01

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This week we are joined by Ali McGregor. Ali has worked as a qualified teacher for over 15 years, 12 of those have been spent working with young people with SEN. Over the last 11 years Ali has worked for a private educational provider in a number of roles including classroom teacher, Head of PE, Deputy Headteacher and Headteacher. Ali has supported…

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#77 - Top Tips for Teaching Volleyball with Andy Fleming 1:33:41

2+ y ago1:33:41

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This week we are joined by Andy Fleming who is the National Coaching and club manager at Volleyball Scotland. As a volleyball player, Andy has achieved domestic success in all national leagues and cup competitions. As a coach he has developed junior programmes and worked with Men and Women’s programmes in the National league. Andy also spent some t…

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#76 - Visions And Voices Project With Dr Mike Jess 1:05:31

2+ y ago1:05:31

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This week we are joined by Dr Mike Jess from Edinburgh University who is a senior lecturer in Physical Education. His personal interests focus on the relationship between complexity thinking, ecological perspectives and professional practice. He is currently project leader of Visions and Voices: a longitudinal project that seeks to develop teachers…

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#75 - Retrieval Practice With Kate Jones 1:22:54

3y ago1:22:54

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This week we are joined by Kate Jones who is a teacher, leader and author of several retrieval practice books which provide fantastic resources for our classrooms. Kate is Head of History at The British School Al Khubairat in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Originally from Wrexham in North Wales, Kate taught in the UK for six years at Elfed High S…

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#74 - Former Killie Player And PE Teacher George Maxwell 1:25:40

3y ago1:25:40

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This week we are joined by Scottish former footballer, George Maxwell, who combined his work as a PE teacher with playing for Kilmarnock FC. George Maxwell had one of his school pupils, Gordon Smith as a team mate during his early days and then later coached Kris Boyd. Not only is he the highest scoring defender in the club’s history, he was also c…

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#73 - Former Scotland Footballer and Manager Archie Knox 1:11:43

3y ago1:11:43

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This week we are joined by Scottish former footballer and coach Archie Knox. He was most recently the assistant manager of Aberdeen until leaving the club in March 2013. Knox worked with Sir Alex Ferguson as an assistant manager at Aberdeen and Manchester United winning the European Cup Winners Cup, and with Walter Smith at Rangers helping them ach…

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#72 - Don't Give Up On The Naughty Kids 38:04

3y ago38:04

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This week we are joined by Gemma MacLean. Gemma is studying the PGDE PE course at Strathclyde University. Gemma joins us on the podcast to chat to us about her not so straight forward journey through high school and how one teacher in particular never gave up on her. This put Gemma on the career path she is currently on and left us with a crucial t…

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#71 - Integrated Learning Experiences with Dylan Scanlon 50:25

3y ago50:25

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This week we are joined by Dylan Scanlon from the University of Limerick. Dylan Scanlon is a PhD researcher in the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at the University of Limerick. Dylan’s research interests include physical education curriculum and assessment, teaching and learning in physical education teacher education, and soci…

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#70 - The Olympic Games, New Examinations and more with Murray Carnie 1:23:42

3y ago1:23:42

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Today on AWBOE we have former podcast guest Murray Carnie. Murray joins us live from the Premiership Experience offices to chat to us about all things Olympics and examinations.By Lewis Cleland

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#69 - Top Tips for Probation Year with Demi Mooty 54:56

3y ago54:56

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#69 - Top Tips for Probation Year with Demi Mooty by Lewis ClelandBy Lewis Cleland

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#68 - Attachment Informed Practice with Donna Carrigan 43:04

3y ago43:04

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This week we are joined by Senior Educational Psychologist Donna Carrigan from South Lanarkshire Council. In this week’s episode, Donna shares her knowledge and experience within attachment informed practice. Donna also addresses some of the common myths/barriers surrounding attachment theory and what this means for our practice.…

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#67 - Top Tips for Probation Year with Matthew Gallagher 46:50

3y ago46:50

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Today's guest is Matthew Gallagher who is a colleague and good friend of mine. Matthew has been teaching for 4 years now including his probation year which he completed in North Lanarkshire. We have Matthew joining us tonight to talk to us about his experiences within his probation year and he is going to answer a few questions created by the 4th y…

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#66 - Can't You See I'm Busy? 1:08:17

3y ago1:08:17

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This week we are joined by Hayley Barr, currently acting PT of Health and Wellbeing within the Achievement resource Centre (ARC)at Boclair Academy. Hayley also worked at Stirling University as teaching fellow for the Undergraduate PE degree. She also delivered online training to teachers across the world in line with teacher wellbeing during first …

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#65 - Top Tips for Using TGFU Effectively with Brodie Runciman 1:05:32

3y ago1:05:32

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This week we are joined by Physical Education Tutor from Moray House, Edinburgh University – Brodie Runciman. Following completion of the B.Ed. Physical Education Degree at Moray House, Brodie taught at Bell Baxter High School for 7 years. During this time, he experienced different roles including Head of Rugby, Principal Teacher of Guidance and He…

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#64 - Thinglink Webinar with Louise Jones 51:50

3y ago51:50

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This week on the podcast we are joined by Thinglink Director of Education Community and Partnerships, Louise Jones. Lousie came on to AWBOE to share a variety of creative ways in which we can use Thinglink to make our teaching more engaging. This episode is better watched on YouTube where you can see Louise share her screen whilst talking us throug…

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#63 - Top Tips for Teaching Dance in the BGE with Kerry McLelland 43:16

3y ago43:16

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This week we are joined by Dance Teacher Kerry McLellan from the Dance School of Scotland at Knightswood Secondary School in Glasgow. Kerry shares her knowledge and experience of teaching dance to help you get started if you are if you are struggling for ideas. Kerry offers practical tips on how you can introduce a block of dance to a class if you …

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#62 EURO 2020 SPECIAL with Former Scotland Manager Craig Brown.m4a 1:34:14

3y ago1:34:14

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This week we are joined by former PE teacher and Scotland Football Manager Craig Brown. We are going to get his thoughts on education when he was a PE teacher and how the skills he developed whilst teaching stood him in good stead when he was giving the opportunity to become a football manager/coach. With the euros action in full flow now, we felt …

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#61 - BEHAVE! with Tom Bennett 1:07:04

3y ago1:07:04

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This week we are joined by Behaviour Advisor Tom Bennett. Tom is the author of behaviour management books, most recently ‘Running the Room’ which we recommend you get your hands on! Tom shares with us how to teach high quality behaviour and some of the common pitfalls made. Tom also talks about the importance of scripting responses to ensure a cons…

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#60 - Interview with Joe Cowley: PE Careers, Cross Country Teaching Methods and more 1:18:52

3y ago1:18:52

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This week we are joined by PE Lecturer from Stirling University Joe Cowley. Joe was a PE Teacher/sport science lecturer and has worked cross sector before his current post at Stirling University. We covered a variety of topics in today's episode including: cooperative learning when teaching cross country, why there is such a massive decline in phys…

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#59 - An Insight Into School Leadership with Drew Povey 1:15:02

3y ago1:15:02

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Drew Povey joins AWBOE this week. Drew Povey Consultancy Limited is an influential leadership authority with a unique multi sector viewpoint on creating innovative and sustainable change. He has over twenty years’ experience working in elite level sport and education. Drew’s purpose is to develop people and inspire excellence. His work in education…

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#58 - Sport Education Model with Nicola Carse 52:30

3y ago52:30

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Nicola Carse currently works at the University of Edinburgh. Her role is Deputy Head of the Institute for Sport, Physical Education and Health Sciences and works as a Lecturer in the Physical Education courses. Nicola undertook a Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Education at the University of Edinburgh. After graduating from the PGCE she worked …

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#57 - Giving Young People a Voice with Katy Anderson 38:08

3y ago38:08

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Katy joins AWBOE to talk about her Masters project on Pupil Voice. We will discuss how Katy achieves the Pupil Voice principles in her school and the impact this has on school culture, relationships and improved pupil outcomes. Be sure to check this episode out on our Youtube channel at: https://youtu.be/uYPdDUDL0B0…

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