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Join us for a talk with Jonathan Firth on Metacognition and Beliefs about Learning! Firth is a successful author, PGDE tutor & psychology teacher and a really fantastic speaker! Firth has also helped put together a course on this topic that you can find by following the relevant link below - it's completely free and you will get a certificate upon completion!! Register for an upcoming free Virtual TeachMeet: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/seneca-learning-30056277422 Get certified for your CPD efforts by completing one of our free courses: https://bit.ly/Free-CPD-Courses Join the discussion in our CPD FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FreeTeacherCPD/

In this episode, Richard speaks to Matt Beer, CEO of VotesforSchools, about the work VotesforSchools does to understand views of young people. Richard and Matt discuss some of the data about some of the key issues affecting young people in the UK and why this is interesting to teachers. They also discuss the positive impact it's having on society and what motivates the organisation. For more information on the discussion, visit senecalearning.com or votesforschools.com or tweet @RichMBroad, @votesforschools or @SenecaLearn.

In this episode, Flávia talks to Mr Ben Preston from Cheney School in Oxford Sam talks about his career path from enjoying explaining things to friends to Head of Science. They also discuss the importance of research, evidence and cognitive sciences to teaching and learning. How can teachers keep up with new findings? How can those be shared across the school? Does technology help? For more information on the discussion, visit https://www.senecalearning.com/?utm_source=Podcast-2 or tweet @FlaviaBelhamPhD, @PrestonScience, @SenecaLearn

In this episode, Flávia talks to Mr Martin Macdonald from Longdean School. They discuss Martin's vast experience as a Geography teacher, Head of Department and Lead Practitioner. What are the challenges of being in an SLT position? In which ways can the SLT improve quality of learning while keeping in mind staff well being? What can younger teachers do if they are aspiring an SLT job? For more information on the discussion, visit https://www.senecalearning.com/?utm_source=Podcast-2 or tweet @FlaviaBelhamPhD, @longdeangeog, @SenecaLearn

In this episode, Richard talks to Max Scott about teacher training, behviour and education as a whole. As a recent trainee, Max shares his thoughts on how schools and institutions can better support trainee teachers and how he establishes high expectations for his students using the quote, "it takes a small group of thoughtful and committed citizens to change the world." For more information on the discussion, visit senecalearning.com/?utm_source=Podcast-2 or tweet Richard @RichMBroad, Gary @Nelkcarps or @SenecaLearn.

In this episode, Flávia talks to Mr Sam Graham from Petersfield School. They discuss Sam's role as a Raising Standards Leader. This role is about focusing on Year 11 students, their revision, achievements and attitude towards GCSEs. What is the importance of a role like that? How can your school develop one? What whole-school strategies can be used to raise standards? For more information on the discussion, visit senecalearning.com/?utm_source=Podcast-2 or tweet @FlaviaBelhamPhD, @TPSPetersfield, @SenecaLearn

In this episode, Flávia talks to a group of teachers from Lancaster Girls' Grammar School. They discuss what it is like to teach in a high-achieving school, including some of the challenges. The group includes PE, English and History teachers with different degrees of experiences in schools. For more information on the discussion, visit senecalearning.com/?utm_source=Podcast-2 or tweet Flavia @FlaviaBelhamPhD or @SenecaLearn

In this episode, Richard talks to Gary Spracklen about tips for using technology in schools. Gary's knowledge in this area speaks for itself. He's a Headteacher, a former winner of the South West Digital Educator of the Year and a member of the DfE’s Education Technology Action Group. Richard learns about Gary's approach to engaging students, parents and communities with technology and how you can start to use technology to improve the outcomes of your students. For more information on the discussion, visit senecalearning.com/?utm_source=Podcast-2 or tweet Richard @RichMBroad, Gary @Nelkcarps or @SenecaLearn

In this episode, Richard and Jack discuss some top tips for managing behaviour in the classroom and developing relationships with your students. Richard also learns about Jack's transition from Theatre Manager to classroom and how the skills he developed in his previous career have helped him to develop as a teacher and leader in his school. For more information on the discussion, visit senecalearning.com/?utm_source=Podcast-2 or tweet Richard @RichMBroad or @SenecaLearn