As teachers, we play a pivotal and crucial role in the shaping of young minds. This means that we are, in fact, role models for young people. Whilst that concept may seem old-fashioned, it is actually more crucial now, in these times of great flux, than ever before in history.

The statistics on child poverty are alarming, and it's highly likely that you are teaching several children (at least) who are financially disadvantaged. In Australia, 1 in 6 children live in poverty, whilst in the US and UK that ratio climbs to 1 in 5 and 1 in 4, respectively. Globally, 1.2 billion children live in poverty, and access to education is often a key factor in helping children escape a life of financial woe. In today's episode, I explore some ways in which we, as teachers, can enact practical strategies in the classroom to help children who are financially disadvantaged. I also discuss some whole-school and community approaches to alleviating the burden of poverty on families and children.

Have you ever wished there was a way to ignite your students’ passion for learning, encourage creativity, and foster independent thinking, all while adhering to the curriculum? Well, look no further than “Genius Hour”! In this episode, we’ll dive deep into what Genius Hour is and explore how it can be applied to high school (and lower school) teaching to create a dynamic and engaging learning environment.

The upcoming fight between Logan Paul and Dillon Danis, and the aftermath that will ensue, is likely to be a hot topic that children will be discussing at schools all around the world for some time to come. The drama that has already unfolded brings with it too many lessons to ignore, and in today's podcast episode I outline what I believe are the key takeaways for teachers, parents and anyone who is interested in this topic.

Be careful about how you behave at staff gatherings and parties. It can be really tempting to let your hair down, especially at the start or end of an academic year, but you must remember that your colleagues and

In today's episode I discuss two very popular topics that are getting a lot of press at the moment: Instagram Threads and children who identify as 'furries' (animals). It's important for teachers to know how Threads could potentially be used to support teaching and learning, as it could (potentially) become a more child-friendly, tamer and 'safer' social media application than Twitter currently is. At the end of the episode, I tackle the second topic, 'furries', by providing some tips for teachers who have to teach children who identify in this way.

In today's episode I describe the best techniques I have used to engage students who do not have English as their first language. Gleaned from over 15 years of teaching ELD students subjects as diverse as Maths, Science, English and German, these tips are actionable and impactful. | Practical Teaching Tips by award-winning author, Richard James Rogers.

Mr Huggins, a History teacher with over 30 years of experience, was asked by the Head of Science at Retford Oaks Academy in the UK to cover a lesson on puberty. What happened next was a nightmarish ordeal that would involve him being investigated by the local authority safeguarding body and the DBS. Listen carefully to this episode if you want to learn some important lessons from Mr Huggins' story.

As a teacher, it’s important to have a solid understanding of the principles that underpin effective instruction. One set of principles that has gained widespread recognition is the set proposed by Barak Rosenshine, a former professor of educational psychology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In this podcast episode I describe ten ways we can apply Rosenshine’s principles to our lessons to help our students achieve their full potential.