The Staffroom

By Jamie Clark

What's The Staffroom about?

The Staffroom is an education podcast which takes a look into the world of pedagogy. We meet expert educators far and wide to chat about teaching and learning and share outstanding practice.

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The Staffroom episodes:

12.13.2018
Episode 16: WomenEd Vivienne Porritt
In this final episode of Series 2, we were privileged to speak to the inspirational Vivienne Porritt (@ViviennePorritt). Vivienne is a former headteacher and the national leader of WomenEd (@WomenEd) which campaigns for equitable balance in terms of gender and...
11.30.2018
Episode 15: Autism Pedagogy Craig Smith
In this week’s episode of The Staffroom, we speak to author, Apple Distinguished Educator and international speaker, Craig Smith (@wrenasmir). Craig speaks to us about creative educational best practices for young people with autism. He shares his experience of working...
11.17.2018
Episode 14: Digital Creativity Adam Torrens
This week we were privileged to chat about creativity in the tech-classroom with Australian teacher Adam Torrens (@AdamTorrens84). Adam is an award-winning teacher, digital learning leader and Apple Distinguished Educator who teaches at Stamford American International School in Singapore. Adam...
11.09.2018
Episode 13: Closing the Vocabulary Gap Alex Quigley
In this special episode of ‘The Staffroom’, we speak to UK based former English teacher, author and director of research, Alex Quigley (@HuntingEnglish). Alex speaks to us about his recent book, ‘Closing the Vocabulary Gap’ and gives us insightful research...
10.27.2018
Episode 12: The Power of Podcasting Kelly Croy
In this awesome episode, we were honoured to have spoken with the one-and-only Kelly Croy (@kellycroy). Kelly is an author, speaker, Apple Distinguished Educator and is the voice of the popular, ‘The Wired Educator Podcast’ (@WiredEducator). In our conversation with...
10.20.2018
Episode 11: Augmented & Virtual Reality Paul Hamilton
In this episode of The Staffroom, we were lucky to speak to talented Apple Distinguished Educator, edtech pioneer and author, Paul Hamilton (@PaulHamilton8) about Augmented, Virtual Reality in education. Paul also spoke to us about his popular coding picture book,...
10.13.2018
Episode 10: Retrieval Practice Pooja K. Agarwal, Ph.D.
In this exciting episode of The Staffroom, we spoke about retrieval practice with Pooja K. Agarwal, Ph.D. (@PoojaAgarwal) an expert in the field of cognitive science. Pooja is the Founder of RetrievalPractice.org, a hub of research, resources, and teaching strategies...
09.22.2018
Episode 9: The Science of Sketch-noting Oliver Caviglioli
In this episode, we were lucky enough to speak to Oliver Caviglioli about the power of learning visuals and its basis in cognitive psychology. Oliver (@olicav) is an information designer who is widely known as an expert in visualising educational...
06.30.2018
Special Thanks!
A big thank you to our subscribers, listeners and to our guests who have featured on Series 1 of 'The Staffroom' podcast. Together, we hope we have created a valuable and accessible resource for teachers and anyone involved in education....
06.24.2018
Episode 8: Slow Teaching, High Impact Jamie Thom & James Ramsey
In this episode, we speak with UK-based English Teacher and author Jamie Thom (@teachgratitude1 ) about the way slowing-down and taking-stock can lead to better teacher well-being and student outcomes. We also chat to Humanities teacher, James Ramsey about the...
06.17.2018
Episode 7: The Cognitive Psychology of Learning Dr Yana Weinstein
In this episode, we chat to Dr Yana Weinstein (@doctorwhy), an Assistant Professor of Cognitive Psychology at University of Massachusetts, Lowell. Yana speaks with us about the way research-based cognitive science can be applied to education in order to enhance...
06.10.2018
Episode 6: Leading Change Abdul Chohan & Karen Prendergast
In this episode, we speak about leading change with award-winning technology consultant and inspirational change-management expert, Abdul Chohan (@Abdulchohan). We also chat with Karen Prendergast (@Karenprend), a Vice Principal who is implementing a new teaching and learning culture at Corpus...
06.03.2018
Episode 5: The Learning Rainforest Tom Sherrington
In this episode of 'The Staffroom', we chat to former head-teacher, prolific blogger and consultant, Tom Sherrington (@teacherhead). Tom speaks with us about his book, 'The Learning Rainforest' and talks about creating the conditions for great schools and the invaluable...
05.28.2018
Episode 4: Engagement Mindset Well-being with Dan Haesler
In this episode of ‘The Staffroom’ we chat to Dan Haesler, an international Keynote speaker, educator, writer and consultant from Sydney, Australia. Dan speaks to us about authentic classroom engagement, growth mindset and well-being.
05.21.2018
Episode 3: Mark. Plan. Teach. Ross McGill @TeacherToolkit
In this episode we talk to Ross McGill, known online and world-wide as @TeacherToolkit. Ross chats to us about his new book 'Mark. Plan. Teach', and speakers about common-sense approaches that reduce workload, save time and have an impact on...
05.07.2018
Episode 2: Learning Technologies 2 Craig Kemp & Lou Cimetta
In this episode, we explore learning technologies further. ICT guru, Craig Kemp joins us to speak about the futuristic ways technology is used at his school, Stamford American International School in Singapore. And we speak to experienced education consultant Lou...
05.07.2018
Episode 1: Learning Technologies 1 Daniel Budd & Cathy Hunt
If used effectively, technology has the power to enhance teaching and learning. In this episode, Apple Distinguished Educator and Director of Learning Technologies, Daniel Budd shares his experiences on the way iPad is used to redefine learning at Corpus Christi...

What's The Staffroom about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Staffroom episodes:

Episode 16: WomenEd Vivienne Porritt

Episode 15: Autism Pedagogy Craig Smith

Episode 14: Digital Creativity Adam Torrens

Episode 13: Closing the Vocabulary Gap Alex Quigley

Episode 12: The Power of Podcasting Kelly Croy

Episode 11: Augmented & Virtual Reality Paul Hamilton

Episode 10: Retrieval Practice Pooja K. Agarwal, Ph.D.

Episode 9: The Science of Sketch-noting Oliver Caviglioli

Special Thanks!

Episode 8: Slow Teaching, High Impact Jamie Thom & James Ramsey

Episode 7: The Cognitive Psychology of Learning Dr Yana Weinstein

Episode 6: Leading Change Abdul Chohan & Karen Prendergast

Episode 5: The Learning Rainforest Tom Sherrington

Episode 4: Engagement Mindset Well-being with Dan Haesler

Episode 3: Mark. Plan. Teach. Ross McGill @TeacherToolkit

Episode 2: Learning Technologies 2 Craig Kemp & Lou Cimetta

Episode 1: Learning Technologies 1 Daniel Budd & Cathy Hunt