Brighter Thinking Pod

In this episode, we discuss a topic that is never far from teachers' lips: technology! From ChatGPT to Wolfram Alpha, we look at how teachers are still the most valuable asset a student has, even in this world of rapidly-advancing technology. Our host for this episode is Commissioning Editor for our maths titles at the Press, Arifah Khan. She is joined by two special guests, Karen Morrison and Nick Hamshaw.  Karen is an experienced teacher and teacher-trainer who now works as an author and materials developer. She is the author of a number of mathematics courses. Nick is a maths teacher, senior leader and author of our Cambridge IGCSE™ Mathematics Core & Extended coursebook. For all the show notes, plus extra info, go to cambridge.org/education/blog/brighter-thinking-pod-ep-42-how-to-be-an-effective-maths-teacher-in-a-fast-changing-modern-world

This is a special five part mini-series where we are focusing on how best to eat healthily throughout our lives and encourage other people to do the same.  In this fifth and final episode, we discuss what students can learn from elite athletes when preparing for their examinations. Your host for this episode is Paul Ellis – Head of Teaching and Learning Strategy at Cambridge Assessment International Education. Our other regular co-host in this series, Dr Chris McLeod, turns guest for this episode. Chris is an academic at Loughborough University, UK, with an expertise in behavioural nutrition and public health. His research aims to improve people's nutrition, and particularly the nutrition of vulnerable populations by implementing psychological interventions in the public health space. Find all show notes and extra information at cambridge.org/education/blog/brighter-thinking-pod-nutrition.

This is a special five part mini-series where we are focusing on how best to eat healthily throughout our lives and encourage other people to do the same.  In this fourth episode, we discuss healthy eating for minoritized ethnic communities. Your hosts are Paul Ellis – Head of Teaching and Learning Strategy at Cambridge Assessment International Education – and Dr Chris McLeod – an academic at Loughborough University, UK, with an expertise in behavioural nutrition and public health. Our special guest for this episode is Dr Hibbah Osei-Kwasi – Lecturer in the school of sport, exercise and health sciences at Loughborough University. Hibbah's research focuses on dietary practices and behavioural change interventions for black, minority ethnic groups. Find all show notes and extra information at cambridge.org/education/blog/brighter-thinking-pod-nutrition.

This is a special five part mini-series where we are focusing on how best to eat healthily throughout our lives and encourage other people to do the same.  In this third episode, we continue up the ages and look at how best to educate adults when it comes to healthy eating. Your hosts are Paul Ellis - Head of Teaching and Learning Strategy at Cambridge Assessment International Education - and Dr Chris McLeod - an academic at Loughborough University, UK, with an expertise in behavioural nutrition and public health. Our special guest for this episode is Dr Lucy Porter – a Postdoctural Researcher who is interested in why we eat the things we do and how we can use psychology to make healthy eating easy and enjoyable.  Find all show notes and extra information at cambridge.org/education/blog/brighter-thinking-pod-nutrition.  

This is a special five part mini-series where we are focusing on how best to eat healthily throughout our lives and encourage other people to do the same.  In this second episode, we look at understanding how adolescents could eat more healthily. Your hosts are Paul Ellis - Head of Teaching and Learning Strategy at Cambridge Assessment International Education - and Dr Chris McLeod - an academic at Loughborough University, UK, with an expertise in behavioural nutrition and public health. Our special guest for this episode is Lecturer in Psychology at Loughborough University, Dr Hannah White. Find all show notes and extra information at cambridge.org/education/blog/brighter-thinking-pod-nutrition.

This is a special five part mini-series where we are focusing on how best to eat healthily throughout our lives and encourage other people to do the same.  In this first episode, we look at how to educate young children and caregivers about healthy eating. Your hosts are Paul Ellis - Head of Teaching and Learning Strategy at Cambridge Assessment International Education - and Dr Chris McLeod - an academic at Loughborough University, UK, with an expertise in behavioural nutrition and public health. Our special guest for this episode is Professor of Psychology and Public Health in the school of sport, exercise and health science at Loughborough University, Professor Emma Haycraft. Find all show notes and extra information at cambridge.org/education/blog/brighter-thinking-pod-nutrition.

In this episode, we look at mental fluency in maths and how teachers can support their students when preparing for non-calculator questions.  Our host for this episode is Commissioning Editor for our maths titles at the Press, Arifah Khan. She is joined by two practising teachers, Jasmine Teo and Nick Asker.  Jasmine graduated with a Master of Science, specialising in Mathematics for Educators. She has over two decades of teaching experience, both in public as well as international schools in Singapore. A creative teacher, she likes to experiment with digital tools and inquiry in her teaching.  Nick is an independent Mathematics Advisor. He started teaching mathematics in 1982 and has taught in a variety of settings including secondary schools and all-age special schools. Nick regularly leads workgroups for the National Centre for the Excellence in Teaching of Mathematics, and is a tutor on their PD lead programme. Nick has also led teacher education programmes in Africa and the Middle East. Show notes: National Centre for the Excellence in Teaching of Mathematics Relational Understanding and Instrumental Understanding – Richard Skemp Jasmine's gradient and tangent example Carol Dweck – Developing a Growth Mindset Desmos GeoGebra Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Additional Mathematics

In this episode, we are discussing project work in maths lessons. What are the benefits? How can you facilitate a successful project-based lesson in maths and what kinds of skills do projects teach? Our host today is Arifah Khan, Commissioning Editor for our Mathematics titles. She is joined by two special guests with ties to NRICH. NRICH is an innovative collaboration between the Faculties of Mathematics and Education at the University of Cambridge which focuses on problem solving and on creating opportunities for students to learn mathematics through exploration and discussion. Alison Kiddle is a freelance mathematics education consultant, having previously worked for NRICH as Key Stage 4 coordinator. Charlie Gilderdale is a Secondary Coordinator at NRICH.   Show notes NRICH Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics Core and Extended  Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Additional Mathematics 'Sowing the seeds for a more creative society' by Professor Mitchel Resnick, Director of the Lifelong Kindergarten research group at the MIT Media Lab Lifelong Kindergarten: Cultivating Creativity through Projects, Passion, Peers, and Play, Mitchel Resnick Growth Mindset, Carol Dwek The role of the teacher in mathematical project work: how to support students, blog by Alison Kiddle Why is it important for students to undertake project work in mathematics? Blog by Charlie Gilderdale  

Are you looking for some top tips for helping students to build their skills in the Global Perspectives classroom? Then this episode is for you!  Our host for this episode is Commissioning Editor for Global Perspectives and Commerce at the Press, Julia Fusi. She is joined by two special guests. Nancy Budler is a teacher at Brighouse High School in Calderdale, UK. She is also a teacher trainer and one of the authors from our upcoming Lower Secondary Global Perspectives series. Claire Payne is a teacher trainer and tutor at international online school, Wolsey Hall. Show notes  Cambridge Primary Global Perspectives resources Cambridge Lower Secondary Global Perspectives resources  Cambridge Panel What is a Global Perspectives Challenge? Sample Primary Challenges Sample Lower Secondary Challenges

We're back for part 2 of Stretch, Support and Challenge in Upper Secondary Science. In this episode, we look at challenging your students who want to take sciences beyond school, as well as the kinds of transferable skills sciences teach for those students who want to take a different path.  Our host again is Senior Product Marketing Executive at the Press, Tamsin Hart. She is rejoined by Head of Science, David Martindill. David authors titles from our IGCSE biology and combined and co-ordinated sciences series. We also welcome back Chemistry Teacher, Dr. Steve Owen, author from our IB biology and chemistry series. Show notes  Cambridge IGCSE Combined and Co-ordinated Science Biology for the IB Diploma  Chemistry for the IB Diploma  SMOsNotes - IB Chemistry and IGCSE Chemistry worksheets by Dr Steve Owen  Cambridge University Press Twitter Cambridge University Press Instagram Email us at educationmarketing@cambridge.org

Are you a secondary science teacher looking for tips on stretching, supporting and challenging your students? This episode is for you!  Today's host is Senior Product Marketing Executive at the Press, Tamsin Hart. She is joined by Head of Science, David Martindill. David authors titles from our IGCSE biology and combined and co-ordinated sciences series. We also welcome Chemistry Teacher, Dr. Steve Owen, author from our IB biology and chemistry series. Show notes  Cambridge IGCSE Combined and Co-ordinated Science Biology for the IB Diploma  Chemistry for the IB Diploma  Brighter Thinking Pod Ep 27: Improving Maths Skills in the Science Classroom with ASE SMOsNotes - IB Chemistry and IGCSE Chemistry worksheets by Dr Steve Owen  Cambridge University Press Twitter Cambridge University Press Instagram Email us at educationmarketing@cambridge.org

Welcome back to the Brighter Thinking Pod! In this episode we dive into teaching programming to primary and secondary learners. We believe that learning to code is an important skill for young people in today's world - not just in itself, but with the '21st century skills' that come with it: computational thinking, critical thinking, creativity and much more. Our host for this episode is Commissioning Editor for computing and ICT resources at the Press, Carys Morley. She is joined by Neil Rickus and Dr Jon 'Chip' Chippindall. Neil is a Senior Lecturer in Computing Education at the University of Hertfordshire. He also lectures at UCL, Brunel and for various School-Centred Initial Teacher Trainings. Chip is a Primary School teacher at a UK primary school where he teaches computing and science. He is the Director of BCS Barefoot programme and Lead Computing PGCE at The University of Manchester.  Show notes Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary Computing Barefoot Computing Bee-Bots Daisy the Dinosaur app Hour of Code ScratchJr Sphero Neil Rickus Twitter Dr Jon Chippindall (Chip) Twitter Cambridge University Press Twitter Cambridge University Press Instagram

Welcome to the final part of this 3-part epic on assessment! In part 1 we covered the importance of assessment, how teachers are constantly assessing in the classroom, and the principles of good assessment. In part 2 we looked at how you can set assessments up for success. In this episode, evocatively called ‘Steering a Course in the Sea of Data', we'll be digging into types of assessment data and how you can effectively use it.   Your host again is Senior Brand Marketing Executive and producer of the pod, Adam Steele. He is joined again by Simon Child, Head of Assessment Training at the Cambridge Assessment Network, and co-course Director for the Postgraduate Advanced Certificate in Educational Studies: Educational Assessment at the University of Cambridge. And Brooke Wyatt, Senior Manager, Assessment Training at the Cambridge Assessment Network. Show notes The What, Why and How of Assessment: A guide for teachers and school leaders, Simon Child and Paul Ellis David Didau blog on flightpaths Dylan Wiliam blog on the secret of effective feedback Cambridge Assessment Network on Twitter - @AssessNetwork Cambridge Assessment Network LinkedIn Sign up to the Cambridge Assessment Network newsletter Cambridge University Press Twitter Cambridge University Press Instagram Email us at educationmarketing@cambridge.org    

In this second episode on assessment, we hone in on how to make the most out of assessments and ensure they are achieving what you set out to do.  Once again, our host is Senior Brand Marketing Executive from the Press and producer of the Brighter Thinking Pod, Adam Steele. He is re-joined by Simon Child, Head of Assessment Training at the Cambridge Assessment Network, and co-course Director for the Postgraduate Advanced Certificate in Educational Studies: Educational Assessment at the University of Cambridge. And Brooke Wyatt, Senior Manager, Assessment Training at the Cambridge Assessment Network.   Show notes  The What, Why and How of Assessment: A guide for teachers and school leaders, Simon Child and Paul Ellis High level summary of Dylan Wiliam's work Embedded Formative Assessment, Dylan Wiliam Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint Getting Started with Assessment for Learning guide  Cambridge Assessment Network on Twitter - @AssessNetwork Cambridge Assessment Network LinkedIn Sign up to the Cambridge Assessment Network newsletter Cambridge University Press Twitter Cambridge University Press Instagram Email us at educationmarketing@cambridge.org

This is a 3-part episode on everybody's favourite subject: assessment. In this first episode, we discuss the main principles that underpin good quality assessment and the questions you can ask to determine if your assessments have worked. Our host for today is Senior Brand Marketing Executive from the Press and producer of the Brighter Thinking Pod, Adam Steele. He is joined by Simon Child, Head of Assessment Training at the Cambridge Assessment Network, and co-course Director for the Postgraduate Advanced Certificate in Educational Studies: Educational Assessment at the University of Cambridge. And Brooke Wyatt, Senior Manager, Assessment Training at the Cambridge Assessment Network.   Show notes  The What, Why and How of Assessment: A guide for teachers and school leaders, Simon Child and Paul Ellis High level summary of Dylan Wiliam's work. Embedded Formative Assessment, Dylan Wiliam Cambridge Assessment Network on Twitter - @AssessNetwork Cambridge Assessment Network LinkedIn Sign up to the Cambridge Assessment Network newsletter Cambridge University Press Twitter Cambridge University Press Instagram  

This episode is about managing behaviour by developing students' skills of conflict resolution. We discuss what positive peace is and how you can apply the dimensions of peace-keeping, peace-making and peace-building in schools. Our host this week is Senior Brand Marketer at the Press and Producer of the pod, Adam Steele. He is joined by, Professor Hilary Cremin, Peace Education Research Professor at the University of Cambridge. And Hema Mistry, Education Manager in the Teaching and Learning Division at Cambridge Assessment International Education.    Show notes Brighter Thinking Blog Positive Peace in Schools: Tackling Conflict and Creating a Culture of Peace in the Classroom, Hilary Cremin 101 Days to Make a Change, Roy Leighton, Emma Kilbey, Kristina Bill  Cambridge Peace and Education Research Group (CPERG) Positive Peace Matrix   Cambridge University Press Twitter Cambridge University Press Instagram

What skills do students need to learn in order to flourish in IB sciences? Furthermore, do the courses the teach skills that students need for higher education and the world of work?  Your host for this episode is Senior Marketing Executive for science titles at the Press, Tamsin Hart.  She is joined by two special guests. Brenda Walpole is an author from our IB Diploma Biology series. Brenda has taught IB for around 25 years at a UK school and she is also a teacher trainer.  Andreas Tsokos has taught physics and maths for 32 years and is an author from our IB Diploma Physics series. Show notes Association for Science Education Brighter Thinking Pod Episode 27: Improving Maths Skills in the Science Classroom (with ASE) Biology for Cambridge IGCSE™ Maths Skills Workbook Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE™ Maths Skills Workbook Physics for Cambridge IGCSE™ Maths Skills Workbook Ronald Reagan Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) “Star Wars Programme” IB community – My IB Biology for the IB Diploma  Chemistry for the IB Diploma  Physics for the IB Diploma 

How do you promote positive learning behaviours inside, and outside, the classroom? Our host for this episode is Laura Kahwati, Education Manager for Thought Leadership at Cambridge Assessment International Education. She is joined by Dr Simon Ellis, a Freelance Educational Consultant who provides training and consultancy support to schools on behaviour for learning. Prior to this, he was a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Education at Canterbury Christ Church University where he taught on the Master's in Education programme and the National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination course.  Show notes: Behaviour for Learning: Promoting Positive Relationships in the Classroom, by Simon Ellis, Janet Tod Conceptual framework - A systematic review of how theories explain learning behaviour in school contexts, Dr Sacha Powell and Professor Janet Tod   Cambridge Assessment International Education - Education Brief: Learner Wellbeing  Cambridge Assessment International Education - Education Brief: Promoting a Positive School Climate 

Welcome back to this two-part episode on neurodiversity. In this second part, we discuss strategies for making schools and societies more inclusive spaces. Our host again for this episode is Head of Teaching & Learning Strategy at Cambridge Assessment International Education, Paul Ellis. He is rejoined by our two special guests. Professor Amanda Kirby is a neurodiversity campaigner, medical doctor, academic, researcher, and entrepreneur. She is the CEO of a fast-expanding tech and health/educational profiling company – Do IT – and chair of the ADHD Foundation in the UK. Lauren Woods is Assessment Accessibility Advisor at Cambridge Assessment International Education. She is a former member of a school leadership team with fourteen years' school-based experience, and has coordinated provision for and supported students with special educational needs and disabilities. Show notes ‘Top tips for supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities before and during exams', Lauren Woods and Paul Ellis – Cambridge Assessment International Education blog   ADHD Foundation ADHD Foundation, Umbrella Gang Comics Professor Amanda Kirby LinkedIn Professor Amanda Kirby Twitter Lauren Woods LinkedIn Cambridge Assessment International Education, Education Brief – Inclusive Education    

In this two-part episode, we look at neurodiversity, inclusive education and how teachers can help all students to flourish in the classroom. In this first part, we define inclusive education and neurodiversity, and discuss their importance when considering your class. Our host for this episode is Head of Teaching & Learning Strategy at Cambridge Assessment International Education, Paul Ellis. He is joined by two very special guests. Professor Amanda Kirby is a neurodiversity campaigner, medical doctor, academic, researcher, and entrepreneur. She is CEO of a fast-expanding tech and health/educational profiling company – Do IT – and chair of the ADHD Foundation in the UK. Lauren Woods is Assessment Accessibility Advisor at Cambridge Assessment International Education. She is a former member of a school leadership team with fourteen years' school-based experience, and has coordinated provision for and supported students with special educational needs and disabilities. Show notes Cambridge Assessment International Education Do It ADHD Foundation (UK) Theo Smith and Amanda Kirby, Neurodiversity at Work Paul Ellis, Amanda Kirby and Abby Osborne, Neurodiversity and Education Children and Families Act (UK) EU Charter of Fundamental Human Rights – Article 24: The rights of the child   United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goal 4 Inclusive Education - Education Brief by Cambridge Assessment International Education  Spiky profile Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory Harvey Blum, ‘Neurodiversity: On the neurological underpinnings of geekdom' – The Atlantic      

How important are maths skills to life?  Our host for this episode is Cambridge's own Tamsin Hart. She is joined by Richard Needham, past Chair of Association for Science Education (ASE) and member of project teams for the language of mathematics in science and other ASE projects. And Tom Rainbow, an Education Support Specialist who works for the Advanced Maths Support Programme. Show notes Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring – baseline assessments Association for Science Education (ASE) ASE Facebook ASE resource hub Advanced Mathematics Support Programme (AMSP) Core Maths curriculum Nuffield Foundation: Is the UK an outlier? An international comparison of upper secondary mathematics education Biology for Cambridge IGCSE™ Maths Skills Workbook Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE™ Maths Skills Workbook Physics for Cambridge IGCSE™ Maths Skills Workbook Cambridge University Press Twitter Cambridge University Press Instagram Email us at educationmarketing@cambridge.org

What are the objectives of education and how best can we prepare students for the future?   Our host for this episode is Paul Ellis, Head of Teaching and Learning at Cambridge Assessment International Education. He is joined by the co-authors of Thrive, a book that looks at the purpose of schools in a changing world. Valerie Hannon is Co-founder of the Innovation Unit and the Global Education Leaders Partnership, and Consultant Advisor to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Dr Amelia Peterson is part of the founding faculty of the London Interdisciplinary School and holder of a PhD in Education from Harvard University.   We also hear from four school leaders who feature in the book. Andy Moor, CEO of Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust. Brooke Moore, District Principal of Enquiry and Innovation at Delta School District. Kim Ondrik, Principal of Mill Bay Nature School. And Rae Snape, Head Teacher of Milton Road Primary School.     Show notes: Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring – baseline assessments Thrive: The Purpose of Schools in a Changing World Tom Sherrington, The Learning Rainforest Encyclical letter, Ludato si', Pope Francis Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS) The Green School, Bali The Spirit Level: Why More Equal Societies Almost Always Do Better, Kate Pickett and Richard Wilkinson Everyone's invited Cambridge University Press Twitter Cambridge University Press Instagram Email us at educationmarketing@cambridge.org

Heads down, pens at the ready - we're back for part 2 of What Makes a Good Essay? Our host again is Brand Marketer and Producer of the pod, Adam Steele. He's joined by Adrian Ravenscroft from the previous episode and Dr Clair Rawlingson, an assessment professional who has worked as an A Level examiner, Team Leader and Principal Examiner, as well as a Cambridge International Teacher Trainer. And Liz Keeble – the Chief Operating Officer of The Karalius Foundation, which delivers inclusive and innovative curriculum designed specifically to target disengaged pupils.   Show notes Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring – baseline assessments Cambridge Brighter Thinking Blog Karalius Foundation Liz Keeble LinkedIn Clair Rawlingson LinkedIn Adrian Ravenscroft LinkedIn Cambridge University Press Twitter Cambridge University Press Instagram Email us at educationmarketing@cambridge.org          

What makes a 'good' essay? Are there similarities between subjects? Can you start with the conclusion?! Let's find out.    Our host for this episode is Senior Brand Marketing Executive and Producer of the pod, Adam Steele. He's joined by a returning guest from series 2, Adrian Ravenscroft. Ade is a Global Perspectives author and assessment specialist who also tutors full-time education staff looking to gain qualified teacher status. They're joined by Shazia Shah, a Lead Teacher of A level Sociology and Criminology, as well as a moderator and team leader for Cambridge International. And Brad Philpot, an IB English teacher in Germany, and director of a provider of teacher-training workshops in Europe.   Show notes Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring – baseline assessments Cambridge Brighter Thinking Blog PEEL essay writing technique CER essay writing technique Philpot Education Ilkley Grammar School Adrian Ravenscroft LinkedIn Cambridge University Press Twitter Cambridge University Press Instagram Email us at educationmarketing@cambridge.org

‘Yeah, but when are we ever going to use this in the real world?' If you've been asked this question by your students before, then our episode about bringing the real world into the STEM classroom is for you! Our host for this one is our very own Tamsin Hart, a Senior Product Marketing Executive at the Press. She is joined by two special guests. George Vlachonikolis is Head of Economics and Professional Tutor at Headington School, Oxford, as well as Author of A Level Economics teacher's resource for Cambridge International. Michael Strachan is a Deputy Head Academic from Repton School, Dubai.     Show notes Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring – baseline assessments Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry practical workbook and teacher's resource Cambridge International AS & A Level Economics teacher's resource Walt Whitman, ‘When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer' From Camouflage to Classroom: What my Army career taught me about teaching Michael Strachan Twitter Cambridge University Press Twitter Cambridge University Press Instagram Email us at educationmarketing@cambridge.org  

Cameras on and make sure you are not on mute – we're about to delve into remote teaching and learning. The host for this episode is our Head of Professional Development, Victoria Renfro. She is joined in the virtual studio by two new guests. Siti Zaleha is a Secondary Mathematics Teacher & Teacher Trainer in Malaysia. Siti is also a professional development mentor here at the Press and was selected as one of the 5 EdmodoCon 2021 Global High 5s Presenters. We're also joined by Nik Peachey. Nik is Director of Pedagogy at Peachey Publications, which was shortlisted for an innovations award in 2021 for its Teachers' Classroom App.   Show notes Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring – baseline assessments The end of phone calls: why young people have silenced their ringtones Cambridge Schools Conference, Dr. Rhonda Bondie: What makes an excellent online teacher? Project management tools - Kanban board – what is it? Kanban board – Trello Dr Frost Maths Discord PeacheyPublications Nik Peachey Twitter Nik Peachey Scoopit Siti Zaleha Twitter Siti Zaleha LinkedIn Siti Zaleha website Cambridge University Press Twitter Cambridge University Press Instagram Email us at educationmarketing@cambridge.org

In this episode, we're looking at ways to introduce the world of work to students, and ultimately, how we can help them to gain employment skills. Our host for this episode is Head of Publishing at the Press, Lucy Mills. She is joined in the virtual studio by two new guests. Vicki Barkney is a Careers Lead at Nene Park Academy secondary school and sixth form in Peterborough and Tom Macildowie, who is a Senior Education Specialist at the software company, Adobe.     Show notes Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring – baseline assessments Cambridge Nationals series Adobe NenePark Academy Cambridge University Press & Assessment celebrates World Book Day with sustainability-themed local community event Cambridge University Press Twitter Cambridge University Press Instagram Email us at educationmarketing@cambridge.org

The word ‘metacognition' can be a bit daunting when you first hear it. Fear not, in this episode we explain all – from definitions to practical strategies for the classroom.  The host for this episode is our very own Insights Manager, Silvia Pirola. She is joined in the virtual studio by three expert guests. Dr Saundra McGuire is an internationally renowned learning strategists and Professor Emerita at the Louisiana State University, USA. Tom Healy is an IB Diploma and MYP English Teacher at the Ostrava International School, Czech Republic. And Suzanne Delassiaz is an IGCSE and A Level Maths Teacher at Brussels International Catholic School, Belgium. Show notes Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring – baseline assessments Cambridge Panel Panel webinar: Reach Metacognitive Equity by Teaching Students How to Learn Presentation Saundra mentions in the episode: Metacognition by Dr. Saundra Mcguire Dr Saundra McGuire's books Cambridge University Press Twitter Cambridge University Press Instagram Email us at educationmarketing@cambridge.org

Roll up your sleeves, because episode 19 is all about hands-on learning!  Our host this week is our digital maestro, David Hickinson. His guests are John Pinkney, who is a learning advisor at Raising Robots and also a certified LEGO Education trainer. And Stuart Swann, former ICT Lead and a now consultant and LEGO Education Academy Trainer.   Show notes  Raising Robots Raising Robots on Twitter IE Solutions  Stuart Swann on Twitter The LEGO Foundation LEGO Education   Further reading: Play Well Report Six Bricks Seymour Papert: Mindstorms: Children, Computers, And Powerful Ideas Mitchel Resnick: Lifelong Kindergarten Learning Connected: A Year of Making and Learning   Robots: Pepper LEGO Mindstorms NAO Bee-Bots

How much homework should we expect children to do? What makes impactful homework? What is the link between homework and stress? Should we still expect children to do homework? All this and more in episode 18! Our host this week is Senior Marketing Executive, Tamsin Hart. Her guests are Cathy Vatterott, Professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis and Author of Rethinking Homework. And Michael Chiles, Geography Teacher, Examiner and School Leader, as well as author of several assessment and feedback books.   Show notes Cathy Vatterott, The Homework Lady   Cathy Vatterott: Rethinking Homework: Best Practices That Support Diverse Needs    Cathy Vatterott: The Teens are not Alright  Michael Chiles - Twitter   Michael Chiles: The CRAFT of Assessment  Michael Chiles: The Feedback Pendulum: A manifesto for enhancing feedback in education     

When teaching subject content in English, should subject teachers also teach the English language? Join us as we explore this question and dive into the world of content and language integrated learning (CLIL) Join our host, Commissioning Editor, Biljana Savikj, in our virtual studio with two new guests. Dee Rutgers, is a Researcher at the Faculty of Education, Cambridge, specialising in multilingual education and CLIL. Ali Talbot, is Head of English as an Additional Language (EAL) at an international school in Cambridge.     Show notes Dee Rutgers Ali Talbot Bell English Naldic Teaching in English in multilingual classrooms: Language in learning across the curriculum (TEMC) course by Lexis The knowledge base of CLIL teaching in multilingual primary education settings CLIL Essentials for Secondary School Teachers, Peter Mehisto

In this episode, we discuss a variety of teaching techniques that help to “bring the curriculum to life” and how encouraging imagination and engagement from children can support the development of key skills. We talk about different ways technology can be used in the classroom as well as how reading, writing and speaking skills interrelate. Join our host Emma McCrea in our virtual studio with two new guests. Gill Budgell, a consultant publisher, researcher and author of Cambridge Primary English, and Martin Bailey, Director of Animate 2 Educate Ltd. and Digital Enrichment Leader at Lanchester E.P. Primary School. Show notes Frattempo Cambridge Primary English PenPals for Handwriting Animate 2 Educate Stig of the Dump now>press>play Johnny Walker – Twitter Teresa Cremin – Twitter The Open University Reading for Pleasure – Twitter Nikki Gamble – Twitter Just Imagine Story Centre Voice 21 James Clements – Twitter Purple Mash  Animate 2 Educate – Twitter Lanchester EP Primary School – Twitter Gill Budgell – Twitter

Episode 15 is all about 21st century skills. Join us as we discuss this much-talked about education term, paying particular focus to Cambridge Global Perspectives: a course that is all about skills building. Hosted by our very own Janey Webb, Commissioning Editor for Global Perspectives, she is joined by two new voices on the pod. Adrian Ravenscroft is an Independent Education Consultant and Tom Holman is an Assessment Specialist.     Show notes: Cambridge Global Perspectives curriculum information Cambridge Global Perspectives resources Cambridge University Press Twitter The 11+  Primary Global Perspectives books BBC Radio Three Essay Podcast Adrian Ravencroft’s LinkedIn  

This week we’re continuing our discussion on engaging parents and carers in education, focusing on engagement opportunities and celebrating each child’s achievements. Join our brilliant host, Product Marketing Manager Emma McCrea, as we welcome back Richard Morgan, Assistant Head at The Perse School in Cambridge, and Beth Borrett, a parent of three children at different stages in their education. We also warmly welcome Susan Holmes, Head Teacher at the Nehru World School in India. Show notes “Mens sana in corpore sano” Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets “It takes a village to raise a child” Tapestry online learning journal Nehru World School The Perse School Cambridge The Perse School Twitter

This week we’re discussing the impact of parents and carers engaging in education, exploring both the positive outcomes and the potential challenges. Join our brilliant host, Product Marketing Manager Emma McCrea, along with two new guests. Richard Morgan, Assistant Head at The Perse School in Cambridge, and Beth Borrett, a parent of three children at different stages in their education. Show notes The Perse School Richard Morgan – LinkedIn

Welcome back! In this episode, we discuss a topic that gets a lot of attention – assessment for learning. After a short intro of what it is and why it is important, we dive into top tips, examples and advice to help both new and experienced teachers.    Our host this week is Tamsin Hart. She is joined by some new and familiar faces/voices. Returning from series 1, we have Mark Winterbottom. Mark is a Senior Lecturer in Science Education at the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge. He is joined by two new guests. Sarah Talbot-Joyce is Education Manager for Teaching and Learning, and Melise Camargo is Training Materials Manager, both from Cambridge Assessment International Education.   Show notes: Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy & Practice, Paul Black and Dylan Wiliam Research on verbal feedback Approaches to learning and teaching series, Cambridge University Press   Get in touch: @CUPeducation on Twitter email us at educationmarketing@cambridge.org   

Welcome to series 2 of the Brighter Thinking Pod! In this episode, we’re looking into student wellbeing and mental health. Join our host Georgia Robinson in our virtual studio with two new guests. Ros McLellan is a Lecturer in Teacher Education and Development / Pedagogical Innovation at the University of Cambridge’s Faculty of Education. Tamsin Ford is Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge.    Show notes DFE social wellbeing report in 2019  The children’s society ‘The good childhood report’ Flourishing Across Europe: Application of a New Conceptual Framework for Defining Well-Being. Felicia A. Huppert • Timothy T. C. So (2013). Soc Indic Res (2013) 110:837–861 Strength and difficulties questionnaire  Mind checklist  Mathews F, Newlove-Delgado T, Finning K, Boyle C, Hayes R, Johnston P, Ford T. Teachers' concerns about pupils' mental health in a cross-sectional survey of a population sample of British schoolchildren. Child Adolesc Ment Health. 2020 Apr 21. PHSE curriculum Schools for Health in Europe (The SHE network)  Urie Bronfenbrenner ecological systems theory child development  Michael Rutter and David Quinton young women east end of London grown up in children’s homes seminal study   

As teaching and learning from home continues, we talk to six teachers from our online research community, the Cambridge Panel, about their experiences of school closures and their advice to the teaching community. Our guests in this episode are Babu Bodapati, Elizabeth Baladhay, Mark Beales, Michael Baldwin, Steve Morling and Tom Healy. Our host is Silvia Pirola.

The final episode in series one is now available. We welcome educators and authors Elizabeth Whittome and Christopher Radmann into the studio to answer your Engaging English questions. From how to encourage modern students to connect with the works of Jane Austen, to tackling the deficit in grammar and language skills in the classroom, Chris, Elizabeth and your host for the week Tamsin Hart, take you on a journey through secondary English.     Show notes Crazy Rich Asians - Kevin Kwan Mansfield Park - Jane Austen Emma - Jane Austen Hay Festival Frankissstein - Jeanette Winterson

We sit down with author and assistant head Simon Armitage, as well as E-learning manager Hannah Mathais, to discuss projects in the classroom. From independent research to 'genius hour', introduce a new, creative twist to your school this term!  Hosted by Jane Sly    Show notes   Hannah Mathias  Simon Armitage  Eric J. Pollock  Approaches to Learning and Teaching Geography: A Toolkit for International Teachers, Cambridge University Press, ISBN: 9781316640623  BluTick BETT  micro:bit Educational Foundation  micro:bit Make Code   HoloLens  Libraries and makerspaces 

This week we sit down with Dr Fiona Maine, Tony Cotton and Dave Neale to bring you advice and inspiration for your lessons. Start the new school year full of ideas to engage your students, whilst still meeting curriculum objectives!    Fiona Maine  Tony Cotton  Dave Neale  Host: Lucy Mills PEDAL: Centre for Research on Play in Education, Development & Learning  DIALLS: Dialogue and Argumentation for cultural Literacy Learning in Schools  The 1001 Critical Days  UKLA Book Awards  The CILIP Carnegie & Kate Greenaway Children's Book Awards Jostein Gaarder: Hello? Is Anybody There?, Orion Children’s Books, ISBN: 9781858816234  SAPERE P4C – Philosophy for Children The Questioning Child, Cambridge University Press, ISBN: 9781108451697 Fiona Maine: Dialogic Readers: Children talking and thinking together about visual texts, Routledge, ISBN: 9780415728089

Part two of our reading special is now available. Sue and Glen are back in the studio discussing book illustrations and reading cultures in schools. We also welcome back Dr Fiona Maine from the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge, as she provides inspiration for engaging children in reading for pleasure.   Show notes:    World Book Day  Teresa Cremin @TeresaCremin  Carnegie Medal  Kevin Crossley-Holland  Northern Lights – Philip Pullman  Charlotte’s Web

Part one of our primary reading special is now available!  In this episode, we discuss how to bring guided reading into your classroom and develop reading cultures in your school. Featuring Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of the UCL Institute of Education Hosted by our very own Global UX Design Manager, Cai Reaich.   Show notes The Story of Catriona and the Grasshopper, Bryan and Pym, Roland Guiness, Roland Pym   Charlotte’s Web, E.B White and Garth Williams   Janet and John, Mabel O’Donnell   Mog the Forgetful Cat, Judith Kerr  The Tiger who came to Tea, Judith Kerr  The Hobbit, J. R. R. Tolkien  Pie Corbett Twitter Fireman Sam. Created by, Sam Dave Gingell, Dave Jones, Rob Lee, Anthony Miller  Toy Town Stories, Enid Blyton 

This week we're discussing all things future of education, and how you can provide your students with skills for life.  Joined by Michael McQueen, author of Teaching for Tomorrow, and Roxanna Herescu from the English Language Training (ELT) research team, we take a look at future megatrends, disruption-proof professions, and the Cambridge Framework for Life Competencies.  Hosted by our fantastic Product Marketing Manager, Emma McCrea!   Show Notes Cambridge Framework for Life Competencies Michael McQueen’s website & book store Teaching for Tomorrow by Michael McQueen Volvo Dr Catrina Wallace – Twitter   McKinsey – Where machines could replace humans – and where they can’t (yet) MIT Frank Wilczek John Dewey What School Could Be – Ted Dintersmith Languageresearch.cambridge.org/clc    

This week we're talking all things mathematics in the very first of our subject specials!  We're joined by Ems Lord, Director of Nrich Maths as well as author and educator Tony Cotton. Hosted by Jane Sly, we take a closer look at maths in the modern, international classroom and discuss topics including project-based learning and common multiplication mistakes.   

Join us as our host Commissioning Editor James Frith sits down with author and teacher trainer, Mike Gershon, and Senior Commissioning Editor Becky Lovell, to discuss all things differentiation. Filled with classroom hints, learning tips and lesson ideas, listen today for new teaching inspiration!    How to use Differentiation in the Classroom, The Complete Guide – Mike Gershon Mike Gershon – TES Institute How to Teach EAL Students in the Classroom: The Complete Guide – Mike Gershon World Teacher Survey  Outstanding Differentiation for Learning in the Classroom – Jane Bartlett  The Ultimate Guide to Differentiation: Achieving Excellence for All - Sue Cowley  Responsive Teaching: Harry Fletcher-Wood   Blooms Taxonomy Mindset - Carol Dweck 

Join us as we sit down with Annie Altamirano, Margaret Cooze, Linda Fisher and our host Andrew Campbell as we discuss all things English as a Second Language. With classroom advice, lesson inspiration and tips for ESL teachers around the world, you won't want to miss out. Show notes:  Linda Fisher Twitter  Annie Altamirano Twitter  CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) -  Multilingualism: Empowering Individuals, Transforming Societies  Michael Evans 'Language terms'   Annie Altamirano, Cambridge Grammar and Writing Skills Teacher's Resource with Cambridge Elevate 7–9 Margaret Cooze, Approaches to Learning and Teaching English as a Second Language: A Toolkit for International Teachers (Cambridge International Examinations) 

In episode one of The Brighter Thinking Pod, we take a closer look at active learning with tips, classroom advice and teaching inspiration. With Senior Lecturer in Education from the University of Cambridge, Dr Mark Winterbottom, and Head of Teaching and Learning from Cambridge Assessment International Education, Paul Ellis. Hosted by Lucy Mills.    Show notes: Blooms Taxonomy Mark Beales’ website Lonely Planet Faculty of education, The University of Cambridge: Mark Winterbottom LinkedIn Paul Ellis Cambridge Assessment: Paul Ellis