Presented and produced by Seán Delaney. On this week's podcast my guest is Perry Share, who is Head of Student Success at Atlantic Technological University. Among the topics we discuss are: The impact of taking a module with Hilary Tovey on rural sociology and a module with Brian Torode and Barbara Bradby on language, discourse and French theory. P…

Presented and produced by Seán Delaney. The format of this podcast differs a bit from the usual one in that I am joined by my colleague in Marino Institute of Education, Dr. Gene Mehigan to discuss a book that influenced him on his journey as a teacher and teacher educator. The Book is The Master by Bryan MacMahon, published by Poolbeg Press in 199…

Presented and produced by Seán Delaney. In this episode I interview Hugh Catts from the Florida State University about reading comprehension, dyslexia and more. People interviewed on previous Inside Education podcasts are mentioned in this episode: Jerome Kagan, Daniel T. Willingham and Tim Shanahan. Among the topics raised on the podcast are: How …

On this week's podcast I speak to Professor Etta Hollins from the University of Missouri-Kansas City about teacher education and the role of the teacher. Among the topics we discussed are: Why observation is key to good teaching practice and learning to teach The need to be observing, documenting and analysing classroom practice from early in a stu…

Presented and produced by Seán Delaney On this podcast I spoke to Professor Mark Windschitl from the University of Washington about teaching science and especially the science of climate change. As usual with these podcasts we covered a wide range of topics, including the following: What core practices are in teacher education (e.g. teachers need t…

Mark is performing an intimate roast of all things Christmas on December 11th. Maybe an extra date or two depending on the demand. Advance tickets available from Patreon. Going on sale this Wednesday. Updates on Instagram. Support the showBy Mark Mehigan

This week Mark explores the weird and woeful world of having tight friends. People who would stab you in the back for the price of a chewing gum or a Luas ticket. On that note, please exercise your right to generosity on the Patreon... Support the show

This week Mark explores the heatwave. Due to family commitments it is a mini roast. A baby roast. A hot pocket, if you will. I hope, I mean he hopes, you enjoy it. Thanks for listening! Support the showBy Mark Mehigan

You know the types. This week Mark explores the murky and mundane world of those who chose to be defined by exercise and caffeine. Support the showBy Mark Mehigan

This week Mark asks the question, does the Summer produce better looking people or is our vision impaired by the sunshine? We also delve into an age old "men versus women" debate that results in nobody walking away unscathed. If you're reading this though, you might consider supporting the show. Thank you! Support the show…

This week Mark explores the philanthropic world of influencers travelling to far away places to help those in need. Speaking of helping those in need... Support the showBy Mark Mehigan

This week Mark explores the personal regression that takes place whenever faced with a bit of small talk. Support the showBy Mark Mehigan

This week Mark explores the etiquette of kissing in the cinema, reviews the new Elvis movie and wonders why people lose the run of themselves any time there is a free bar. Support the showBy Mark Mehigan

Presented and produced by Seán Delaney. On this podcast I discussed social and emotional learning with Professor Sara Rimm-Kaufman from the University of Virginia School of Education and Human Development. Among the topics discussed were: What social and emotional learning is The implicit and explicit process of learning social and emotional skills…

This week Mark explores all of the small talk that comes with the big day. Support the showBy Mark Mehigan

This week Mark explores the world of irony through the eyes of beloved 90s singer Alanis Morisette. He also dissects the way professional rugby players chat up women and his phobic fear of vomiting. Support the showBy Mark Mehigan

This week Mark explores the news making Irish headlines, April Fools Day and a traumatic event at sailing summer camp. Support the showBy Mark Mehigan

This evening Mark explores the controversy surrounding Will Smith after he slapped Chris Rock in the face for making a tasteless joke about his wife's Alopecia. Support the showBy Mark Mehigan

This week Mark explores the nature of Ryanair Flights into Beauvais, walking tours of Paris and announces something very special. Support the showBy Mark Mehigan

Presented and produced by Seán Delaney. In this episode I speak to Professor Art Baroody from the College of Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign about matters related to counting and early mathematical development. Professor Baroody shares insights from his extensive research in children's early mathematical learning with an…

This week Mark is piste off and explores the slippery slope that is the price of Ski Trips. Support the showBy Mark Mehigan

This week Mark delivers a roast of Christmas 2021 and the least exciting night of the year - New Years Eve. He also draws parallels between Covid Houses and those who simply like to session. Support the showBy Mark Mehigan

This week Mark sends a message of hope for the yuletide season of goodwill, whilst also demonising middle aged, middle class amateur photographers. Have a great Christmas everyone. Support the showBy Mark Mehigan

This week Mark explores Christmas shopping and some other slightly less festive traditions. Support the showBy Mark Mehigan

This week Mark explores the more mundane elements of adolescence in Irish suburbia. He also announces a third live show. Support the showBy Mark Mehigan

This week it's a very brief message in advance of a very big announcement this Wednesday. Support the showBy Mark Mehigan

Presented and produced by Seán Delaney. In this episode I speak to Professor David T. Hansen from Teachers' College, Columbia University about the philosophy of education and the practice of teaching. Among the topics we discuss are the following: What it means to see teaching as an art, as a political activity and as a moral endeavour. Direct less…

This week Mark explores the gritty streets of South County Dublin on a Scooter. Sort of like a flamboyant Ross Kemp. We'll call him Ross Camp. Support the showBy Mark Mehigan

This week Mark discusses his action packed weekend of nearly purchasing a dog and burning his tongue. I know. Mental. Support the show

This week Mark explores Girls Trips To London and announces the winner of the years supply of Whiskey, Pizza and Cookies. Support the showBy Mark Mehigan

This week Mark explores the strange relationship people have with themselves when staying in hotels. He also recounts the time he went on a French odyssey in order to aid a friend in losing their virginity. Support the showBy Mark Mehigan

Presented and produced by Seán Delaney. Theme tune composed by David Vesey. On this episode of Inside Education, engineer Patricia Scanlon of Soapbox Labs discusses how improving how well software can recognise children's voices can support how teachers teach, assess and give feedback on reading and enhance equity in the classroom. Among the topics…

This week Mark explores the do's and don'ts of driving. In other words, do pass your theory test, don't be a biscuit. Support the showBy Mark Mehigan

Presented and produced by Seán Delaney Theme tune composed by David Vesey On this week's podcast I speak to cognitive scientist, Professor Daniel T Willingham from the University of Virginia. We discuss learning to read, learning styles, multiple intelligences, education research and more. The full range of topics includes: Applying the science of …

This week Mark explores the world of vape shops, video shops and the sordid little sex fantasies of those who work in them. Support the showBy Mark Mehigan

This week Mark explores the ethics of naming and shaming businesses, namely after experiencing a particularly bad massage. Support the showBy Mark Mehigan

This week Mark explores the trials and tribulations of travel in our new normal. Effectively roasting Irish people and the shite they do on holidays. Support the showBy Mark Mehigan

This week Mark revisits a recent game of golf that didn't go according to plan. Support the showBy Mark Mehigan

This week Mark explores the altruism behind doing a good deed... and filming it. Support the showBy Mark Mehigan

This week Mark is requested to solve the crime of a stolen car whilst at the same time complaining about waiters who take your order without a notepad and subsequently get the order wrong. Follow him/me/it on Instagram @mehiganmark Support the showBy Mark Mehigan