School on Monday

School on Monday

By Reuben & EricEducationSelf-ImprovementKids & FamilyEducation for Kids
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School on Monday episodes

  • Should Students Be Doing More Exercise Outside Of PE?
    Coming straight at you from Marks and Spencer is a new instalment of the School on Monday podcast. In this episode, Reuben and Eric tear open a bag of Percy Pigs and ponder on the importance of Physical Education (PE) lessons, whether or not this is a sufficient amount of exercise and if not, what more could students be doing? Other topics include the transferable skills to be gained from PE, finding new passions and what to do if you feel as though your school isn’t doing enough to promote fitness and wellbeing.
    34 min
  • Exams vs Coursework
    Episode 13 is a clash of the titans: exams vs coursework. They’re both beneficial, but also very stressful. Exams require plenty of revision which can be hard to prioritise, but coursework is very time-consuming and needs a lot of structure. So which is better, and what are the disadvantages of both? As always, Eric and Reuben have got these answers.
    33 min
  • How Do You Get The Most From Revision?
    Revision is an important process - and staying on top of it will be instrumental to your academic success. This is why it’s vital to ensure that you have the right methods cracked. In today’s episode of the School on Monday experience, Reuben and Eric will be talking about some of those methods, as well as how to best train your brain to get the most out of your revision sessions. Tune in to find out all about that and more.
    34 min
  • How Do You Pick The Right University
    In this instalment of the School on Monday series, Eric and Reuben discuss how to pick your university, as it’s never a one-size-fits-all situation. There’s a lot more than you’d initially think - it’s not just down to grades and distance; you need to know if the uni location has a lot to offer if you’ll be comfortable there, and if it’s the right one for you. Is there good accommodation? Is it the right university for your specific course? Is there such a thing as a bad university? Should I study abroad? What do I do after I receive my offers? Tune in to find out about all this and more.
    47 min
  • How Soon Should You Be Thinking About University?
    In today’s episode, Reuben and Eric step into the booth to wrestle with another big question: how soon should you start thinking about university? Furthermore, what should you take into consideration and how do you know if university’s even for you? It’s a decision that shouldn’t be taken in haste. Thankfully, your favourite podcast hosts/agony uncles are here to walk you through it and share some stories of their own. Tune in to learn more.
    37 min
  • How To Decide On What GCSE or A-Level Options To Pick?
    In today’s episode of the School on Monday podcast, Reuben and Eric have a chat about picking options for GCSE and A-level subjects and how you can make the call that’s right for you. Other topics include chasing personal passions, believing in love at first sight and the bane of dealing with slow repliers.
    1 hr 10 min
  • Do Schools Do Enough To Promote Diversity
    In today’s episode, Reuben and Eric break the back of the enormous question of diversity. More specifically, its role within schools and whether or not enough is being done to promote it. Are enough programs being set up to increase cultural understandings? Are we doing enough to expand our own cultural horizons? What more can we do? It’s a big topic. Tune in to join the conversation.
    46 min
  • Do Schools Teach Skills For Success Outside Study?
    In today’s episode of School On Monday, Eric and Reuben discuss if the skills learnt in school can be applicable to the outside world. It’s a big question, and many argue that things like Pythagoras will never be used - but there are also skills such as cooking, reading and writing. It’s a very hot topic, so stay tuned to hear what the guys have to say!
    47 min
  • Are Students Assigned Too Much Homework?
    With school projects, essays, exams and coursework, students often have a lot on their plate - on top of this already heavy workload, there’s also homework. Are pupils given too much homework? Reuben and Eric break this big question down.
    37 min
  • Should Social Media Be Banned in Schools?
    Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter - the list is growing all the time. In today’s episode, Reuben and Eric sit down to discuss the role that social media plays in schools, whether we’re addicted to our phones and if Facebook can be used as a learning tool. Other topics include influencers, viral videos and the biggest question of all: is shockful a word?
    58 min

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School on Monday is a brand-new podcast that tackles all manner of student topics, from study tips to relevant and interesting news discussion to funny stories and anecdotes. Meet Reuben and Eric,…