Bitesize chunks, History in a day, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam take on trending topic: Micro Learning. What is this all about? Is information better learnt in small chunks? Plus, is this just a similar strategy to the already-in-practice spiral approach?

Emotional heights, Pushy parents, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam discuss parent complaints and feedback. Is there a wrong time for parents to complain? Do both parents and teachers need guidance on how to deal with sticky situations? Plus, Adam reminds us to always be mindful that the majority of complaints come from a good place - all parties want the best for the child.

Resurrecting stars, Newspaper confusion, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam discuss how AI will impact the future of learning. Is AI a friend or a foe? Will classroom teachers be replaced? Plus, Adam speaks on how different generations have gone through similar looming transitions.

Pencil-holding, Hockey stars, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam discuss how to manage low-performing or struggling students. Is it fair to hold someone back a year? What’s the social impact like as a result? Plus, Andy discusses what lessons we can take from Jean Piaget’s work.

Pre-teaching, Wheel turning, and more. In this episode, Adam and Robin are joined again by Sana Malik to discuss how to manage a class of pupils with mixed attainment levels. How can a lesson cater to different learners? Does the structure Sana uses help? Plus, Sana speaks about the importance of getting class pairings right and how that impacts learning.

Retrieving and replicating, Forgetting names, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam are joined by Darien Allan, Mathematics Teacher at Collingwood School in British Columbia, Canada to discuss applying research from neuroscience to improve teaching and learning. What does the research tell us? How powerful is the spiral approach? Plus, Darien talks on the value of delivering lesson-opening questions that prompt prior knowledge topics from as far back as a month ago.

Productive struggle, An algebraic expert, and more. In this episode, Adam and Robin are joined by guest Sana Malik, a Year 5 Teacher and Maths Lead from St Mary’s Primary School in Manchester, UK. What is the process like of delivering the initial problem to the class? Any tips for how journaling is structured? Plus, Sana shares a story that highlights the importance of being able to explain your thinking and understanding.

Risky decisions, Baffled hosts, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam are joined again by Jen Dousett to discuss the unique set-up of student centred decision making at Collingwood School, British Columbia. What is it like with pupils only learning one course at a time? What’s the 2-5-1 model? Plus, find out which famous park a class of Collingwood students got to work from.

Reflective students, Well-prepared engineers and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam find out more about Competency-based Learning from special guest Jen Dousett, Director of Teaching, Learning and Innovation at Collingwood School in British Columbia, Canada. What exactly is Competency-based Learning? How do students react to it? Plus, Jen speaks on how she communicated this new learning style to the parents.

Richard Dufour, Research galore, and more. In this episode, Andy and Robin are joined by Rosie Ross to talk about Lesson Study, Coaching, and Professional Development. What should a Maths Subject Leader be doing in terms of coaching? Do some schools struggle to see training as an investment? Plus, Rosie speaks on the challenge of shifting the culture of a school.