By The Chartered College of Teaching & TeacherTapp
The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.
The first podcast in a series Dr Victoria Cook from the Chartered College of Teaching interviews Dr Kelly Woodford-Richens, former scientist, author of ‘Essential Guides for Early Career Teachers: Using Cognitive Science in the Classroom’, teacher and now teacher trainer, and Louise Quaid, Executive Principal of Littlegreen Academy a specialist school for pupils with SEMH needs and Redwood Park Academy a specialist school for pupils with complex learning difficulties.
Kelly and Louise will discuss their inspiration for the current research, describing how they developed the initial idea into a research plan and outlining how the research has been incorporated into their school improvement plan. Giving an insight into the realities of conducting research in schools, Kelly and Louise will discuss the questions and uncertainties they have faced so far and how they have overcome these, offering guidance and support to those seeking to conduct research into their own practice.
Head teacher Rachel Tomlinson from Barrowford Primary School explains why she chose to invest in group membership with the Chartered College of Teaching for her team.
If you are interested in group membership for your staff please contact our partnerships team by via the website here or email our partnership manager Sara-Jane Ladums at [email protected]
Investment in group membership is an investment in your students, your staff, your organisation and the wider profession. Together we can raise the status of the teaching profession.
By investing in group membership, you will:
• Underline your commitment to an evidence-informed culture and supportive professional environment, which drives greater teacher effectiveness
• Become recognised as an employer of choice through offering professional accreditation and career development for staff
• Gain access to an international network of teachers and school leaders
• Open up powerful opportunities for collaborative, whole-school CPD and research engagement
• Save money through a cost-effective, sustainable professional development offer, easily aligned to your priorities
• Attract, develop and retain staff, sending a powerful signal of the value you place in development and professionalism.
Hydeh Fayaz is the Acting Deputy Head, Curriculum, Geography and Oracy Lead at St Matthews Research School in Birmingham. She is the Deputy Director for the Research School ELE for the research school and has worked with Oracy Cambridge to create an 18 month modular programme entitled “Oracy in Action: Developing Purposeful Talk in EYFS and KS1”
Members can watch the webinar here:
https://my.chartered.college/event/rethinking-curriculum-oracy-in-primary-schools/
Impact Article Its Good to talk: Moving Towards Dialogic Teaching can be found here: https://my.chartered.college/impact_article/its-good-to-talk-moving-towards-dialogic-teaching/
Rethinking Curriculum #1 - How to include experiential learning in your primary curriculum | What really happens when you give teachers more autonomy Interview with James Seargant Wyborne Primary
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Find out more about the Rethinking Curriculum Project
CCT Members can access the webinar and took hit here
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Become a member of the Chartered College of Teaching here
The DfE are seeking your views on the draft non-statutory guidance for schools and colleges about children questioning their gender. In todays episode CCT Fellow Gerlinde Achenbach walks us through the guidance and offers some useful advice on inclusive practices.
The consultation website can be found here
Please note that the consultation closes at 11:59 12th March
Gerlinde Achenbach is a former primary headteacher with a particular expertise in early years and inclusion. A Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching, she has a teaching career spanning more than 30 years in schools in SE London. She is currently working as a leadership coach and education consultant in equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. In 2023 Gerlinde set up her consultancy, GAEd, and now works with schools and school leaders across the country, sharing her leadership experience and expertise in school improvement, changing school culture, developing leaders at all levels and LGBTQ+ inclusion. Gerlinde is based in Suffolk and London.
Interview with Mathieu Ishimwe an ECT2 French teacher. He shares his ideas on how to find your first teaching job and how to transition smoothly from trainee to ECT.
Mathieu shares his top tips for trainees and and how to make the most of your free membership with the Chartered College of Teaching to support your studies.
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If you are a student register for your free membership here
If you and an ECT you can register for membership here
Access a selection of our top resources to support your assessment and literature review writing for FREE here
Over 50 teachers have already volunteered to become a Research Champion in their school find out how you could become a Research Champion.
Research Champions are empowered to build an evidence-informed culture within their context. Using resources from the Chartered College of Teaching, they will promote ongoing professional development. supporting colleagues to engage with research and to develop evidence-informed practice.
Find out more about the Research Champion Role here
Jonny Wainman is currently subject leader for Psychology at a secondary school in Hertfordshire. He is starting his second year of ECT.
Jonny is passionate about using research to inform practice with a particular interest in using metacognition strategies to improve educational outcomes.
In this episode Jonny shares his experience of ITT and the transition into his first year as an ECT and how being a member of the Chartered College has supported him.
Students join the Chartered College of Teaching for FREE here
Early Career Teachers join The Chartered College of Teaching here
Access a selection of our top resources to support your assessment and literature review writing for FREE here
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If you have any suggestions for future podcast episodes or any questions about the podcast please contact the Chartered College Partnerships Manager Sara-Jane at [email protected]
Today Chartered Teacher Vicki Medina speaks about her experience of becoming Chartered and how it benefits her teaching.
If you are considering becoming a Chartered Teacher or offering Chartered Status as part of your whole school professional development program you can find out more from our website https://chartered.college/chartered/ or email us at [email protected]
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The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.