Episodes

  • Episode 30: How should we reflect on the year, and improve for next year?
    Jul 19 2024

    In the last episode of the year, Adam and Amy look back on the year that was - the things that have gone well and the things that haven’t quite worked out. Onwards to next year, see you on the other side!

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    49 mins
  • Episode 29: What are the biggest education myths and why are they so pervasive?
    Jul 12 2024

    In this episode, Adam and Amy discuss a number of education myths, ranging from learning styles to behaviour as a communication of unmet needs.

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    58 mins
  • Episode 28: I'm not getting better at teaching - what should I do?
    Jul 5 2024

    In this episode, Adam and Amy take questions from the listeners about all things education, training, and whether we should "just give them a pen"...

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Episode 27: Should we be scared of Labour's education manifesto?
    Jun 28 2024

    In this episode, Adam and Amy continue in their deep dive into the Labour manifesto on education. Tune in for discussions of child poverty, the benefit caps and assessment reform.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Episode 26: Have our schools improved in the last 14 years?
    Jun 21 2024

    In this episode, Adam and Amy are joined by the astonishingly knowledgeable Sir Jon Coles, Chief Executive of United Learning. They dissect the last 14 years of English education, and look at the Conservatives' records and Labour's prospects. Will things get better in the future?

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • How can you build a positive culture around observations?
    Jun 14 2024

    In this episode, Adam and Amy are once again joined by the fabulous Grainne from the TeacherTapp team. In the episode, they start by discussing observations, and how Adam's school has gone about creating a positive culture around peer-to-peer observations. They also discuss some exclusive data from TeacherTapp about detentions, and what students do - and should be doing - when they are in detention.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Episode 24: Why does CPD suck, and who wants to do National Service?
    Jun 7 2024

    In this episode, Adam and Amy explore CPD and why it's normally a bit rubbish. They also look at the Conservative plans to introduce National Service and look for the grain of truth at the bottom of a bonkers policy.

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    55 mins
  • Episode 23: The legendary Paul Kirschner is in the house!
    May 24 2024

    In this interview, Adam and Amy get to talk to one of their educational heroes: cognitive scientist Paul Kirschner. Join them as they discuss foundational principles from cognitive science, the difference between being evidence based and evidence informed, and the prevalence of educational myths.

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    58 mins