Teachers Talk Radio

Marina Falasca from Argentina joins me to chat about her work as a teacher, teacher trainer, curriculum designer, and researcher, especially when it comes to integrating EdTech to enhance students' learning experiences and outcomes. 

On The Weekly Review, Lucy Neuburger, John Gibbs and Brent Poland discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard. This week's stories: ‘Too many of us have reached our critical mass of disruptive students’ https://www.tes.com/magazine/teaching-learning/secondary/teachers-reaching-burnout-disruptive-students-behaviour-schools Miss Pope, my science teacher, would have approved of music and ice lollies in class. Exams aren’t the only way to learn https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/aug/23/science-teacher-music-ice-lollies-exams 5 ways schools should approach critical thinking to spot fake news https://www.tes.com/magazine/teaching-learning/general/how-schools-should-approach-critical-thinking-pupils-spot-fake-news Shows Reviewed: Decoding Leadership : The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester GCSE Results Special: Education Tonight Tips for starting in a new school: The Late Show with Tom Rogers

In this lively discussion, educator Zach Groshell, an expert in direct instruction and instructional coaching, shares insights from his diverse teaching journey around the globe. He demystifies direct instruction, debunking myths about its impact on creativity while showcasing how structured methods can actually boost engagement. Groshell introduces effective strategies and contrasts coaching models, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach in teaching. With a sneak peek into his upcoming book 'Just Tell Them', this conversation is packed with practical advice for educators.

Darren takes a look at what leadership is compared to what we think it is and thinks about why it can be so difficult to evaluate the efficacy of a leader. 

Brent (@BrentPoland1) and Paul (@Arkle123) examine discuss this year's GCSE results and examine the exam system to find out if it's fit for purposes. Tonight's guest is Sammy Wright.

Navigating the challenges of starting at a new school can be daunting. Personal experiences reveal the emotional rollercoaster of teacher transitions and the importance of building strong relationships. Strategies for success highlight effective classroom management and the need for collaboration. Self-care and resilience are essential for new educators balancing professionalism with approachability. Discover how establishing expectations and seeking support can empower teachers to thrive in their new environments.

Marie talks to Emily Sharpe about the various ways in which teachers can support deaf students. 

This week on The Weekly Review Lianne Lax and John Gibbs join Paul for discussion on the top stories from the week in education. This week's stories: Google and Selena Gomez partner to fund teen mental health in the classroom https://www.independent.co.uk/news/google-ap-selena-gomez-mental-health-united-states-b2595295.html Should we abolish exams? https://www.theguardian.com/books/article/2024/aug/12/the-big-idea-should-we-get-rid-of-exams?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other Now pupils get AI maths and English lessons in 'teacherless classrooms' - but it can't do art and sex education... yet https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13731457/AI-maths-English-lessons-teacherless-classrooms-art-sex-education.html Shows Reviewed: Prison Education - Every bit as difficult, challenging, rewarding and essential as you thought: The Friday Morning Break with John Gibbs Lessons Learnt from the Olympics: Education Tonight with Hannah Wilson and Lucy Neuburger Critical skills to help students identify fake news and conspiracy theories?: The Late Show with Tom Rogers

Darren looks at the research into prior learning and thinks about why we need to be more deliberate about our elicitation of it in our teaching.

This week my guests are Cassie Edmiston and Paul Grady. We discuss the work of the Prison Education Trust and Paul's journey from prison to being a successful artist.