Teachers Talk Radio
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In this solo show , Famida Choudhary dives into how data-informed teaching can truly transform reading instruction. Through stories, reflection, and classroom anecdotes, she explores how numbers and narratives work hand in hand to build confident, curious readers. From listening to children read aloud to interpreting progress patterns, this episode highlights the human side of data — where every insight becomes a step toward litera...
The Points of View panel discuss a new Channel 4 report that claims Scotland has Britain’s highest rate of violent injuries to school staff, based on reports to the safety watchdog. They include fractures, dislocations and even loss of consciousness, with the number of incidents logged at Scottish schools trebling in a decade. Teachers, many speaking for the first time, told Channel 4 News’ FactCheck team how assaults had left them...
Timea sat down with Faye Mitcham, Head of Accessibility Services at LCCA, and Emma Buhtina, head of Student Support at Regent College London to discuss the role, current state and future of student support in higher education, showcasing examples and practical tools.
MOOCs hit their stride with the Year of the MOOC in 2012 but seem to have fallen out of favour lately. Darren discusses why they should still be seen as a good resource for CPD.
The government's plan for a Year 8 reading test has sparked debate across schools - but what does it actually mean for us in the classroom? In this show we unpack the thinking behind the proposal, explore the implications for teaching and workload and ask whether testing actually tackles the literacy gap - or just measures it. Hear from a current Head of English to discuss how to keep reading for pleasure and reading for progress ...
We talk honestly about the state of mental health in teaching. It's hard. It's real. It's personal.
In this Tuesday twilight show, Timea was joined by Nadim Choudhury and Stuart Norton to discuss what employability means in today's higher education landscape and how we can help students have a successful career and future.
Manisha Parmar joins me from Gujarat, India to talk about the work she does with her schoolchildren around sustainable green education. Manisha leads impactful green initiatives, ranging from seed banks to bio-enzyme projects, while also researching how screen time influences children’s emotional regulation, and says her mission is to combine education and sustainability to inspire the next generation of mindful, responsible global...
Schoolsweek reports that teachers will use “deepfake” technology to create an AI avatar of themselves to deliver catch-up lessons for pupils who have missed school. Staff at the Great Schools Trust will create the avatars – which look and sound just like them – using an AI video generator. They will be used to set out content children have missed, for instance after being absent or suspended. Our panel discusses! Panel: Tom Rogers,...
Michael and Jenetta discuss Linda McAulay-Griffiths' recent comments on music education and explore the value and perceptions that education and the public have regarding Arts Education.
Tom Rogers is joined by Dr Suzy Peach and Dr Chris Peach to take a fresh look at RSHE and what student wellbeing really means in 2025. The conversation ranges from wellness trends, sleep, and resilience to some of the biggest challenges schools face today: mental health, misinformation on social media, addiction, substance misuse, and the pressures of health and fitness culture. Suzy and Chris share their thoughts on how we talk ab...
Khanh Duc and Jason Chan talk about what non-native English-speaking ELT professionals bring to the classroom, how they can professionalize their practice and discuss hiring practices in the ELT sector.
Darren discusses how society views teachers and what needs to be done in order to restore respect to the profession.
In this Teachers Talk Radio special, host Darren Lester is joined by Maud Waret, Silvia Bastow, and Joe Dale to explore the latest ideas in CPD for languages teachers. The conversation ranges from principled practice and the role of AI, to the new GCSE and its impact on both pupils and teachers. We explore insights from content developed by UCL’s IOE Faculty of Education and Society, created in consultation with leading national an...
It’s October. The gloss of summer has worn off. The night’s are closing in. The honeymoon period is over. Liz, Kate and Rachel have a tongue-in-cheek chat about common teacher gripes. Share yours with us and we can discuss them live!
Students want jobs and, for many, a degree feels like the ticket to landing one. But should getting career-ready really be the main purpose of university? What do we risk losing when degrees become too industry-focused? And what happens if we don’t prepare students for work at all? Join Seema as she tackles these big questions with Dr. Paul Caplan, leader of MA Advertising at UAL.
Tom Rogers is joined by Gulcin Cesli, co CEO of Spring Partnership Trust, and Manny Botwe, Headteacher of Tytherington School and President of ASCL, to discuss the important issue of how schools should manage debates on immigration, race, and St George’s flags.
What happens when algorithms meet acids and AI rubs shoulders with Bunsen burners? In this show, we’re diving into the weird, wonderful world of teaching science with tech. in this show Matt is joined by the brilliant Alex Gray.
Teaching for Tomorrow: SDGs, Subject Links & Student Voice.
In this thought-provoking show, host Famida Choudhary speaks with educator Sapna Raghava about transforming classrooms into purpose-driven spaces through the power of SDG-focused learning, interdisciplinary teaching, and student-led action. From climate projects and zero hunger campaigns to inclusive strategies for students of determination, the discussion unpacks h...
The education secretary has said that school leaders should have more training and support on how to communicate with parents effectively. Speaking at the Labour Party’s annual conference in Liverpool this week, Ms Phillipson said heads should not “drift into judgement” when interacting with parents. What do you think?
Jo Fox, Rae Whitehouse, Liz Webb, Michael Wright and Tom Rogers discuss.
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