They Behave For Me

By Adam Boxer and Amy ForresterEducation

They Behave For Me episodes

October 09 What is an expert teacher? With Paul Kirschner and Nidhi Sachdeva
In this episode, Adam and Amy are joined by the brilliant Paul and Nidhi to talk all things teacher development and expertise, in honour of the launch of their new book.
Here's the link to the book from Routledge and the 20% discount code: 26AFLY3
1 hr 2 min
October 02 I'm getting worse at teaching. What should I do? Question time!
This week, Adam and Amy take questions from the listeners and look at effort/attainment grades, CPD over time, boarding schools and more. Tune in!
51 min
September 25 Why are there so many students with SEND and what can we do about it? Question time!
In this episode, Adam and Amy take questions from the listeners on a range of topics, including inclusion, interview lessons, CPD and teaching difficult classes. Tune in and share!
53 min
September 18 Is social media causing the youth mental health crisis? With Professor Candice Odgers
This week, Adam and Amy are joined by professor Candice Odgers, a world-renowned expert in young people's mental health and the impact of technology. It's a fascinating and challenging conversation, and you can watch Candice's Ted talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vzbz--aPQLE
1 hr 5 min
September 11 Should students be using AI? Question time!
In this episode, Adam and Amy look at recent news stories including the release of PISA data and the dissolution of the Athena trust following complaints about behaviour policies. They also take a range of questions from listeners about AI in the classroom.
47 min
September 04 Summer dreaming: the return of TBFM!
We are back! In this episode, Adam and Amy talk through the big news stories of the summer, including NEETs, GCSE results and Alpha Schools. They also squeeze in a cracking listener questions about colleagues interrupting your lessons for a "quick chat."
56 min
July 17 What is inclusive teaching? With Professor Becky Francis
This week, Adam and Amy are joined by one of education's most influential figures: Professor Becky Francis. Together, they discuss the impact of the EEF, whether summaries and posters are a good idea, mixed ability teaching, and what inclusive teaching means. A huge way to end the year!
1 hr 8 min
July 10 Should students be allowed to go to the toilet in lessons? Question time!
Question time is back, and this week Adam and Amy tackle toilet passes, behaviour policies, lateness, micromanagement, exam feedback and more.
58 min
July 03 Can you measure great teaching? With professor Rob Coe
In this episode, Amy and Adam are joined by one of their absolute heroes: Professor Rob Coe. They cover a lot of ground, from assesment and grade inflation, right the way up to Rob's scepticism around cooaching. Tune in and share!
1 hr
June 26 What's changed across FORTY YEARS in the classroom? With Sarah Ledger
In this episode, Adam and Amy are joined by "veteran" Sarah Ledger. Recorded just weeks before she is due to retire, Adam and Amy grill her on what's changed over the 40 years she's been teaching. We're in awe of Sarah's service, and try to honour her and all veteran teachers.
58 min

About They Behave For Me

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Welcome to They Behave For Me, a podcast brought to you by Adam Boxer and Amy Forrester. The UK's number 1 education podcast among secondary teachers and leaders, tune in as we discuss all things education: policy, curriculum, teaching and learning and more. We come to you every Friday to take you into the weekend, and you can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. TBFM is powered by Carousel Learning.