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Teachers Talk Radio

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June 12, 2025 88 mins

Tom is joined by assessment expert Daisy Christodoulou to discuss all things AI and Assessment with special focus on History teaching. They discuss how No More Marking are revolutionising the marking landscape using AI tools. More than that, they talk about how mark schemes are flawed, the best sort of exams and when Tom experimented with Chat GPT and marking with Year 8 last year. This is an unmissable chat if you are interested i...

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In this episode of the Wednesday Twilight Show, Michelle is joined by the inspiring and experienced school leader Jenniece Anderson for a powerful conversation on authentic leadership. From navigating pressure to staying true to your values, Jenniece shares real-world challenges, meaningful insights, and practical tips you can apply right away. Tune in and discover how leading with authenticity can transform not just your leadershi...

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In this week's show, Martin invites David Allen to chat about teaching English in South Korea.

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In this episode of The Late Show with James Radburn, we explore the evolving intersection of talk, writing, and technology in education. Joined by educational leaders Shareen Wilkinson and Julie Carson, we unpack how classroom conversation is shifting, why writing across the curriculum matters more than ever, and how AI is transforming the way students and teachers engage with literacy.

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Join Famida Choudhary on Teachers Talk Radio as she explores how financial literacy can become a life-changing skill when taught through play and purpose. In conversation with Elena Zaugolysheva,, this show dives into how money management lessons can be made meaningful—even joyful—for young learners. From designing real-world simulations to encouraging reflection and habit-building, discover how game-based learning can reshape the ...

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Guest John Bald speaks to Tony Harwood about where he feels we are going wrong with teaching reading, such as the pitfalls of overreliance on phonics. He explains his own pedagogy processes and shares his opinions on issues relating to literacy, maths and Ofsted.

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Olga, an experienced teacher and manager in young offender and adult prisons, discusses how to build meaningful relationships, raise expectations and engage learners within the prison education system. 

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Join Tom Rogers, Yasmin Omar, Nathan Gynn and Rae Whitehouse as they delve into whole school accountability - learning walks, lesson observations and performance management. 

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Join hosts John and Mike for their Discussions with Darren Coxon about AI in the classroom, focusing on chatbots and current guidance on its usage in the UK curriculum. 

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Dave Brown, Tarjinder Gill, Will Mercer and Jo Fox are on the panel for Points of View where they discuss whether children should be taught the value of the military at school (a new proposal in the UK strategic defence review) and they then look at whether unions should involve themselves in wider political discourse and debate beyond education. 

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Geoff Tranter joins me from Germany for a conversation about English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and the use of humour in ELT (English Language Teaching).

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Tom Rogers, Nathan Gynn and Yasmin Omar discuss the latest on teacher pay. They also dig into teacher diets, sanctions in schools and international teaching. 

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Michelle Hinds is joined by Andrew Wilkinson to explore the concept of authentic leadership. Together, they discuss what the mask looks like and the key characteristics of authentic leadership. Listen for top tips on how to lead with sincerity and integrity.

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Martin is joined by Daniel Deacon to discuss how ELT teachers can transition into roles beyond the classroom.

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The Sunday Late Show with Christopher Vowles. Chris is joined by Emma Turner to discuss the forgotten benefits of analogue teaching, the limitations of classroom technology and how to introduce more analogue strategies into your practice.

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Join Famida Choudhary on Teachers Talk Radio as she explores how cinema can be more than just entertainment—it can be a powerful tool for language learning. In conversation with Jerome Nogues, language educator and film integration expert, this episode dives into how visual storytelling can boost fluency, spark curiosity, and bring cultures alive in the classroom. From practical strategies to creative inspiration, discover how film...

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In today's show, I talked to Maria de los Angeles Suarez about AI, differentiation, and critical thinking.

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Darren talks through recent (and less recent) research that succests school enjoyment scores drop from 6/10 in Year 6 to 3.8/10 in Year 7.

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Huma is joined by Dr George Scorgie and Andrew Cole to discuss all things leadership development. 

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Toby & Piers discuss their top tips for students taking their GCSE English Language and Maths exams this year. Find out about how to build resilience, how to gain marks and the importance of practising past papers.

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