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Episode 18: Do children naturally want to learn?
In this episode, Adam and Amy dive into a mini-controversy surrounding some things that were or weren't said at a researchED conference last week. Tu…
2 years, 5 months ago
Episode 17: Should I apply to be a head of department?
In this episode, Adam and Amy take questions from the listeners: should we use clipboards when teaching? Should I apply to be a head of department or…
2 years, 5 months ago
Episode 16: What are parents saying about attendance?
In this episode, Adam and Amy start by discussing Martin Lewis and financial education, move on to looking at the national outlook for pay and finish…
2 years, 5 months ago
Episode 15: What should you do if your school sucks?
In this episode, Adam and Amy discuss dysfunctional schools and how teachers should respond to all the mad things they are supposed to do. They also …
2 years, 6 months ago
Episode 14: Why you should ban phones in schools
In this episode, Adam and Amy discuss mobile phone usage in teenagers and take a deep dive into the evidence around changing social norms and behavio…
2 years, 6 months ago
Ep 13: Top tips for job applications, and how to use YOUR VOICE
In this episode, Adam and Amy give their top tips for writing covering statements, getting more experience in advance of applications and how to hand…
2 years, 6 months ago
Episode 12: What's going on with behaviour and how do you feel about brushing children's teeth?
In this episode, Adam and Amy start by looking at Labour's proposal to introduce teeth brushing to primary schools, and then move on to some very ala…
2 years, 7 months ago
Episode 11: What's going on at Michaela Community School?
In this episode, Adam and Amy open with a discussion around behaviour policies and the importance of holding the line. They then spend some time disc…
2 years, 7 months ago
Episode 10: Should teachers put their qualifications on the door?
In this episode, Adam and a lergy-stricken Amy play the education version of shoot/shag/marry and debate student aspirations and whether teachers sho…
2 years, 7 months ago
Episode 9: Moments matter - how do we fix the attendance crisis?
In this week's episode, Adam and Amy start by talking about traditional and progressive education, and what those terms have come to mean over time. …
2 years, 7 months ago