More Teacher Talk

In this episode of Back to Global Tatiana Popa talks to Serdar Ferit, co-CEO of Lyfta about the virtual platform and how online teaching and learning can support all our pupils in developing resilience, empathy and global citizenship.  They discuss how Lyfta can help educators worldwide to promote skills, values and mutual understanding of the connected world in which we live.

In this episode we borrow from 'TheReading School' to share a light-hearted, nostalgic look at some of our favourite story maps from children's literature.  We reminisce over Pooh, Willows and the colour palette of a 1970s Austin Princess.  The top 10 reveals some surprises, including a bit of 80's fandom and a great way to lose friends along the way...

In this pilot episode of the Back to Global podcast Tatiana Popa talks to digital education pioneer Daniela Munca-Aftenev about teaching and learning in the digital age.  They discuss the impact of social networking on continuous professional development for educators worldwide and the growing need for teachers to reinvent and reassess many long-held beliefs about technology, teaching and the science of learning.

In this episode Natalie Wexler shares a wealth of insight into her book 'The Knowledge Gap: the hidden cause of America's broken education system - and how to fix it.'  In doing so we learn about the distinct parallels between the US and UK education systems when it comes to overcoming the 'achievement gap' that exists between disadvantaged pupils and their more affluent peers.  We also discuss 'The Reading Wars', Knowledge vs. Skills and the important features of a knowledge building curriculum.

Covering Dewey, Piaget, teacher training and more, we look at the impact of this approach for schools in the USA and UK and find out how pupils and teachers are re-discovering a love of education and the profession. 

(Credits: Natalie Wexler - www.nataliewexler.com, Scott Buckley - www.scottbuckley.com.au, Tom McGuire - tomandthebrassholes.com)

In this episode we hear from Mark Furzland from our sister podcast 'The Reading School'.  He shares some inspirational ideas for guided reading and how to take learning from the classroom into the home.  He reads an extract from 'Treasure Island' and describes how teachers and parents can use texts to inspire all children to develop a love of books.

There is fun and laughter too - along the way we talk about Bob Hoskins, glass eyes, and much more!

You can discover more about The Reading School at www.thereadingschool.org


(Credits: Tom McGuire and the Brassholes - www.tomandthebrassholes.com; additional music by Scott Buckley: www.scottbuckley.com.au)

In this episode we hear from Kate Mole, the Primary Maths and Teaching for Mastery Lead for London SW.  She shares her journey into the world of international collaboration through mathematics teaching and describes the impact of Maths Hubs and the NCETM's successful Teaching for mastery programme.

We also talk about life during lockdown, tips for home learning and details about the the five big ideas of coherence, representation and structure, mathematical thinking, fluency and variation.


(Credits: Tom McGuire and the Brassholes - www.tomandthebrassholes.com; additional music by Scott Buckley: www.scottbuckley.com.au) 

In this episode we hear from Tom Holloway from the Primary Sciece Teaching Trust.  He shares a wealth of ideas to inspire and engage pupils in outstanding Science learning.  We discuss a range of topics, including teaching the Sustainable Development Goals through Science, Biomimicry and finding the true purpose of Science education for all.


(Credits:  Tom McGuire and the Brassholes - www.tomandthebrassholes.com, additional music by Scott Buckley - www.scottbuckley.com.au)

In this special edition podcast we talk to Erik D. Olson from the NRDC.  He talks about PFAS and the impact of toxic 'forever chemicals' on the environment, on products and packaging that are all in general use. Erik highlights the research evidence that demonstrates links to cancers and other serious health concerns. We consider what this means for a variety of products including school uniforms, toys, astroturf and food packaging and explore ways in which teachers, parents and pupils can take positive steps to help change happen.

Dedicated to teachers, support staff, key workers and our wonderful NHS staff 

(Credits: Music by Scott Buckley - www.scottbuckley.com.au; Greta Thunberg c/o https://www.fridaysforfuture.org/greta-speeches)

In this special edition podcast we talk to Erik D. Olson from the NRDC.  He talks about PFAS and the impact of toxic 'forever chemicals' on the environment, on products and packaging that are all in general use. Erik highlights the research evidence that demonstrates links to cancers and other serious health concerns. We consider what this means for a variety of products including school uniforms, toys, astroturf and food packaging and explore ways in which teachers, parents and pupils can take positive steps to help change happen.

Dedicated to teachers, support staff, key workers and our wonderful NHS staff 

(Credits: Music by Scott Buckley - www.scottbuckley.com.au; Greta Thunberg c/o https://www.fridaysforfuture.org/greta-speeches)