Best Teachertraining Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 45: Early Years Teaching and Learning 48:48

4h ago48:48

48:48

In today's episode we are discussing one of the most important stages of a child's development: early years. For this episode, we're joined by Abigail Barnett, Director of Cambridge 3-19 Curriculum, who has overall responsibility of the Cambridge Early Years Programme. We're also joined by Alison Borthwick, International Education Advisor and Cambr…

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Can ChessBots Play Capoeira? 17:41

1M ago17:41

17:41

Varal presents an interesting/dumb thought experiment to the other two hosts, who, with minimal ridicule, manage to entertain the idea. Plus an important annoucement about the near future of the podcast.By Only The Strongest

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Ep 44: Cultivating Green Shoots: A Practical Guide to Climate Change and Sustainability in Your School 33:13

3M ago33:13

33:13

Following on from Ep 43: Introduction to Climate Change, in this episode we look more closely at how teachers, school leaders and learners can nurture sustainability education in their school. Our host for this episode is Head of Thought Leadership at Cambridge, Paul Ellis. He is joined by special guest, Dr Mona Chiriac. Mona is an educational cons…

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Only The Life Capoeiraest (w/ Kung Fu) - OTS x The Life Capoeira 48:05

3M ago48:05

48:05

We're delighted to welcome Kung Fu to the OTS mic today. He joins us from England at an ungodly hour to talk about how he got into capoeira, why he started his podcast, and how he'll continue with capoeira no matter what, even though osteoarthritis might limit his time in the roda. His podcast: The Life Capoeira https://rss.com/podcasts/thelifecapo…

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Who Is The Best Capoeirista? 47:36

3M ago47:36

47:36

Hint: there's no clear answer. There's not even a clear answer on what the criteria should be. Instas of some of the people we mentioned: @simbastyle @harel_cenoura @noa.r.harari @estrelinha_tom @sapir_alegria @mestrejamaika @senzaladunga @mestragatabrava @mestre_amen_batuque @david_atl_bocao @m_cabecao_miami @danamamanmv @mtigresasdc…

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God Save Texas 44:21

4M ago44:21

44:21

M. Amen's The Freedom Project: https://www.gofundme.com/f/fuxpx-the-freedom-project Azul fills us in on her recent, reinvigorating trip to a batizado in Texas. She talks about the importance of good music, the painful condescension of playing down to beginners, and why are there so many fewer female professors than male?…

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Ep 43: Introduction to Climate Change Education 16:18

4M ago16:18

16:18

Welcome back to the Brighter Thinking Pod from Cambridge. In today's episode, we're starting to think about climate change education, moreover, what is education's role in tackling the climate crisis? Our host for this episode is Head of Thought Leadership at Cambridge, Paul Ellis. He is joined by special guest, Chrsitine Özden. Christine is the Gl…

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The Gang Updates Capoeira 41:05

4M ago41:05

41:05

We discuss a joooooosee post from the subreddit about how capoeira should update itself. Bonzinho thinks the post misses the point entirely, Varal waffles in his usual manner, and Azul thinks we should punch more people in the face. Plus, the debut of a new segment: hot takes! The post: https://www.reddit.com/r/capoeira/comments/1b8telh/time_to_upd…

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We Back 23:17

5M ago23:17

23:17

We're delighted to be back!By Only The Strongest

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We Need Your Wild And Embarrassing Stories 2:35

7M ago2:35

2:35

Your wild capoeira stores here. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/183HyQ8JfxEA9Y8Zuypjm7igFBvW3cCgimfb3JSK0L5Q/editBy Only The Strongest

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Happy New Year 28:52

7M ago28:52

28:52

A look back on 2023 and a look ahead to 2024. Did we make good on our past resolutions? What's in store for the coming year?By Only The Strongest

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The Capoeira Holiday Gift Guide 35:04

8M ago35:04

35:04

We got weird shirts, unicorn mugs, awkward sayings, and the perfect gift for alienating a teen girl from her dad. Plus our unanimous best and worst capoeira-themed gifts of this year.By Only The Strongest

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Capoeira Doesn't Believe In Concussions 43:25

8M ago43:25

43:25

Prompted by a listener's email, we discuss emergency protocols when someone takes a meia lua to the noggin. Azul's interview on The Life Capoeira podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/3zw2dYywGNetOcXSaC8t8cBy Only The Strongest

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In Which We Fail To Offer Any Useful Help 49:23

8M ago49:23

49:23

Join us as we muddle our way through whether we, as capoeiristas, have an obligation to be political activists. That's right, we're talking about Israel and Palestine, and we're just as lost, confused, and upset as you.By Only The Strongest

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Haunted Rodas And Pinatas 29:46

9M ago29:46

29:46

A (not so) spooky Halloween episode where we talk about what it takes to make a good Haunted Roda.By Only The Strongest

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Gettin' Mad And Fightin' Dirty 53:40

10M ago53:40

53:40

Take our quick survey! https://forms.gle/EeJKWoJNtp6X8MER6 How can we best prepare ourselves for the violence in capoeira? How do we control our emotions instead of losing our cool?By Only The Strongest

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Actually, The Caxixi Goes To The Left Of The Salad Fork, M'Lord - The Pros And Cons Of Etiquette 40:57

10M ago40:57

40:57

Etiquette in capoeira is like gravity - you can't see it but it rules everything. Use three berimbaus. Don't cross the instruments when you volta ao mundo. When you volta, make a completed circle. Wait to play by crouching down. Wait to play by standing up. Don't buy the game during a chorus. Only the buy the game during a chorus, never a verse.…

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Sabia And The Sultan (HTWAR) 36:01

11M ago36:01

36:01

Video here https://youtube.com/watch?v=GPqN4xTgJL4&feature=share9 We battle about whether two capoeiristas who are way better than any of us are actually any good. Bonzinho says yes, Azul says maybe, and Varal says no because he can only speak from a place of deep envy.By Only The Strongest

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That New Cord Smell 26:20

11M ago26:20

26:20

Our recap of a very special batizado.By Only The Strongest

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Chocolate Cake Was My Balrog - Fome's Return To Capoeira After Ten Years Away 52:46

12M ago52:46

52:46

Good friend of the podcast Fome joins us to talk about returning to capoeira after a decade away. He tells us that it's hard, it's ridiculous, it smells bad, and it's wonderful to be back.By Only The Strongest

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To Batizado Or Not To Batizado 42:23

1y ago42:23

42:23

A mailbag episode. We talk about some great emails we got recently, especially one from a listener who's decided not to host batizados anymore. Bonus - a meal that would save you after 3 months in the Sahara.By Only The Strongest

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Ep 42: How to be an Effective Maths Teacher in the Fast-Changing Modern World 59:24

1y ago59:24

59:24

In this episode, we discuss a topic that is never far from teachers' lips: technology! From ChatGPT to Wolfram Alpha, we look at how teachers are still the most valuable asset a student has, even in this world of rapidly-advancing technology. Our host for this episode is Commissioning Editor for our maths titles at the Press, Arifah Khan. She is jo…

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Bonus ep: How Students can get Match Fit for Examinations by Learning from Elite Athletes and the Latest Scientific Research 35:19

1y ago35:19

35:19

This is a special five part mini-series where we are focusing on how best to eat healthily throughout our lives and encourage other people to do the same. In this fifth and final episode, we discuss what students can learn from elite athletes when preparing for their examinations. Your host for this episode is Paul Ellis – Head of Teaching and Lear…

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O Floyd, Where Art Thou? - Book Review Of Capoeira And Candomblé 56:06

1y ago56:06

56:06

Today we don our mining helmets, switch on our headlamps, and dig through the book Capoeira and Candomblé: Conformity and Resistance through Afro-Brazilian Experience by Floyd Merrell. There's some great stuff in here about the similarities between the two Afro-Brazilian philosophies and their history, but it does take some backbreaking labor to ge…

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Bonus ep: The Difficulties and Avenues for Delivering Educational Offerings About Healthy Eating to Minoritized Ethnic Communities 33:54

1y ago33:54

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This is a special five part mini-series where we are focusing on how best to eat healthily throughout our lives and encourage other people to do the same. In this fourth episode, we discuss healthy eating for minoritized ethnic communities. Your hosts are Paul Ellis – Head of Teaching and Learning Strategy at Cambridge Assessment International Educ…

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Bonus ep: Educating Adults to Eat More Healthily 29:20

1y ago29:20

29:20

This is a special five part mini-series where we are focusing on how best to eat healthily throughout our lives and encourage other people to do the same. In this third episode, we continue up the ages and look at how best to educate adults when it comes to healthy eating. Your hosts are Paul Ellis - Head of Teaching and Learning Strategy at Cambri…

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A Man Bun Man - Capoeira Preferences 44:58

1y ago44:58

44:58

The big one fifty! Some nice informal capoeira talk to fill out what we think are the best practices for capoeira. What side should your cord go on? What's the best dish at a churrasca? When training, should you go man bun or long hair don't care? Tuck your shirt or let it fly loose?By Only The Strongest

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Bonus ep: Understanding How Adolescents Could Eat More Healthily 31:42

1y ago31:42

31:42

This is a special five part mini-series where we are focusing on how best to eat healthily throughout our lives and encourage other people to do the same. In this second episode, we look at understanding how adolescents could eat more healthily. Your hosts are Paul Ellis - Head of Teaching and Learning Strategy at Cambridge Assessment International…

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Bonus ep: How to Educate Young Children and Caregivers About Healthy Eating 28:34

1y ago28:34

28:34

This is a special five part mini-series where we are focusing on how best to eat healthily throughout our lives and encourage other people to do the same. In this first episode, we look at how to educate young children and caregivers about healthy eating. Your hosts are Paul Ellis - Head of Teaching and Learning Strategy at Cambridge Assessment Int…

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Gettin' Schooled, Old And New, Some Opinions For You 54:45

1y ago54:45

54:45

Azul has some important revelations about hand strikes in capoeira, which brings us to a nice discussion contrasting old school and new school types of capoeira. We got stuff for you on motivation, energy, rule-following, loyalty, special snowflakes, and boogers.By Only The Strongest

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Ep 41: Mental Fluency in Maths 36:20

1y ago36:20

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In this episode, we look at mental fluency in maths and how teachers can support their students when preparing for non-calculator questions. Our host for this episode is Commissioning Editor for our maths titles at the Press, Arifah Khan. She is joined by two practising teachers, Jasmine Teo and Nick Asker. Jasmine graduated with a Master of Scienc…

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Look What You Made Me Do (HTWAR) - Some Mestres Really Are Legendary 25:51

1y ago25:51

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Video of Alex and Cobra Mansa Here How to Watch a Roda. A famous mestre who happens to be very old plays a less-famous Insta star who happens to be pretty young, and it is a delight to watch. There's a lot to dig into -- the stages of evolution of the game, the give and take, the theater, and Cobra Mansa's total command of capoeira.…

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Ep 40: How to ‘NRICH’ Maths Students Through Project Work: Tasks for IGCSE 41:50

1y ago41:50

41:50

In this episode, we are discussing project work in maths lessons. What are the benefits? How can you facilitate a successful project-based lesson in maths and what kinds of skills do projects teach? Our host today is Arifah Khan, Commissioning Editor for our Mathematics titles. She is joined by two special guests with ties to NRICH. NRICH is an inn…

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Ep 39: Top Tips for Teaching Primary and Lower Secondary Global Perspectives 20:46

1y ago20:46

20:46

Are you looking for some top tips for helping students to build their skills in the Global Perspectives classroom? Then this episode is for you! Our host for this episode is Commissioning Editor for Global Perspectives and Commerce at the Press, Julia Fusi. She is joined by two special guests. Nancy Budler is a teacher at Brighouse High School in C…

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ChatGPT Has Some Complaints About Capoeira 32:21

1y ago32:21

32:21

Bonzinho fed a couple capoeira-related prompts into ChatGPT and got some interesting things back. We go through some "common complaints about capoeira" as defined by the AI to see if they're legit.By Only The Strongest

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Ep 38: Stretch, Support and Challenge in Upper Secondary Science part 2 32:30

1y ago32:30

32:30

We're back for part 2 of Stretch, Support and Challenge in Upper Secondary Science. In this episode, we look at challenging your students who want to take sciences beyond school, as well as the kinds of transferable skills sciences teach for those students who want to take a different path. Our host again is Senior Product Marketing Executive at th…

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Ep 37: Stretch, Support and Challenge in Upper Secondary Science part 1 32:13

1y ago32:13

32:13

Are you a secondary science teacher looking for tips on stretching, supporting and challenging your students? This episode is for you! Today's host is Senior Product Marketing Executive at the Press, Tamsin Hart. She is joined by Head of Science, David Martindill. David authors titles from our IGCSE biology and combined and co-ordinated sciences se…

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Silvinho Makes Azul Look Silly And She Says Hell Yeah 32:00

1y ago32:00

32:00

Azul and Bonzinho hosted Mestre Silvinho for a workshop and they fill us in on how it went. And Bonzinho has been doing a lot of flipping and thinking, which thoughts he wants to share. Azul and Varal respond with a nice chorus of "I told you so."By Only The Strongest

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Ep 36: Teaching Programming to Primary and Lower Secondary Learners 32:31

1y ago32:31

32:31

Welcome back to the Brighter Thinking Pod! In this episode we dive into teaching programming to primary and secondary learners. We believe that learning to code is an important skill for young people in today's world - not just in itself, but with the '21st century skills' that come with it: computational thinking, critical thinking, creativity and…

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Ep 35: Assessment part 3: Steering a Course in the Sea of Data 30:21

1+ y ago30:21

30:21

Welcome to the final part of this 3-part epic on assessment! In part 1 we covered the importance of assessment, how teachers are constantly assessing in the classroom, and the principles of good assessment. In part 2 we looked at how you can set assessments up for success. In this episode, evocatively called ‘Steering a Course in the Sea of Data’, …

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Big Gains, Small Flips - Capoeira Dividends 27:13

1+ y ago27:13

27:13

A guide to which acrobatics are worth your time to try and learn. Some moves look great but they take way too much work to achieve. And some moves can be pretty easy, but they're undignified. Where's the sweet spot between the work required and the result? Hint: steer clear of armada dupla.By Only The Strongest

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Ep 34: Assessment part 2: Setting up Assessments for Success 27:47

1+ y ago27:47

27:47

In this second episode on assessment, we hone in on how to make the most out of assessments and ensure they are achieving what you set out to do. Once again, our host is Senior Brand Marketing Executive from the Press and producer of the Brighter Thinking Pod, Adam Steele. He is re-joined by Simon Child, Head of Assessment Training at the Cambridge…

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How to Catapult Student Engagement by using Microsoft FlipGrid Videos 18:24

1+ y ago18:24

18:24

If there is one thing that is very true: Students LOVE video! Take advantage of this fact by incorporating video in your instruction, student learning, and their assessment. This podcast episode shares with teachers the buy-in power for students with online discussions when it's in video form. Increase student engagement, excitement, and enthusiasm…

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Ep 33: Assessment part 1: Here, There and Everywhere 33:35

1+ y ago33:35

33:35

This is a 3-part episode on everybody's favourite subject: assessment. In this first episode, we discuss the main principles that underpin good quality assessment and the questions you can ask to determine if your assessments have worked. Our host for today is Senior Brand Marketing Executive from the Press and producer of the Brighter Thinking Pod…

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Ep 32: Positive Peace 30:44

1+ y ago30:44

30:44

This episode is about managing behaviour by developing students' skills of conflict resolution. We discuss what positive peace is and how you can apply the dimensions of peace-keeping, peace-making and peace-building in schools. Our host this week is Senior Brand Marketer at the Press and Producer of the pod, Adam Steele. He is joined by, Professor…

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Keep Your Wrists Healthy And Your Vision Clear 55:05

1+ y ago55:05

55:05

When did you start to find your groove in capoeira? How do you keep your wrists healthy? What are the best ways to develop vision in your game? The internet asked and, unsolicited, we answered.By Only The Strongest

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You Throw Punches And I'll Do Rolé - Capoeira As Done By Other Martial Artists 44:26

1+ y ago44:26

44:26

Can other martial artists get capoeira to work for them in a self-defense situation? Some youtubers are asking that question, and we're here to answer (even if we think that's not really the right question to be asking in the first place). Sensei Seth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x1bUgi0l1Y Kevin Lee. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LVelHYQcQ…

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Ep 31: Developing Essential Skills for IB Sciences 44:46

1+ y ago44:46

44:46

What skills do students need to learn in order to flourish in IB sciences? Furthermore, do the courses the teach skills that students need for higher education and the world of work? Your host for this episode is Senior Marketing Executive for science titles at the Press, Tamsin Hart. She is joined by two special guests. Brenda Walpole is an author…

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Ep 30: Behaviour for Learning 50:16

1+ y ago50:16

50:16

How do you promote positive learning behaviours inside, and outside, the classroom? Our host for this episode is Laura Kahwati, Education Manager for Thought Leadership at Cambridge Assessment International Education. She is joined by Dr Simon Ellis, a Freelance Educational Consultant who provides training and consultancy support to schools on beha…

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Ep 29: Neurodiversity part 2 41:17

1+ y ago41:17

41:17

Welcome back to this two-part episode on neurodiversity. In this second part, we discuss strategies for making schools and societies more inclusive spaces. Our host again for this episode is Head of Teaching & Learning Strategy at Cambridge Assessment International Education, Paul Ellis. He is rejoined by our two special guests. Professor Amanda Ki…

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