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Teacher Talk is a podcast with the aim to change the education system for the better. This podcast is a safe space for likeminded professionals to share their stories and discuss ways we can make a difference in the educational system. I hope this podcast


    • May 13, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
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    • 23 EPISODES


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    Episode 23 - All things English and how we can use our subjects to impact students minds with Ivy Photiou

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 52:45


    Welcome back to another episode of Teacher Talk. In this episode, we are joined by Ivy Photiou, an English Teacher and KS4 Leader. We discussed Ivy's passion for English, and how she activates students' minds to challenge aspects of society, including her BAME book club and her overall journey as a teacher.

    Episode twenty - two - Finding your feet and becoming comfortable in the classroom with Jermaine Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 59:48


    Welcome back to another episode of Teacher Talk! In this episode we had a chat with Jermaine Anderson about his journey into teaching, becoming comfortable in the classroom, building relationships with students and why they are important as well as the impact we as Black teachers have in education! It is always refreshing to connect with like-minded educators so I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we do!

    Episode twenty-one - Why progress looks different on every child and the impact of expectations on teachers with Chantelle Asante

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 42:13


    Welcome back to episode twenty-one of TT! I hope you all enjoyed your February half term and it provided you with an opportunity to rest. The first week back burnout is real TBH! In this episode, I am joined by Chantelle Asante a truly international teacher who has taught in the U.K, U.S.A, and U.A.E where she resides currently. We discuss what does it mean to be an "agent of change?" Is the everyday pressure of progress and what it looks like just educational or pastoral? Happy listening and stay tuned for the next episode!

    Episode twenty - The impact covid has had on music and the importance of a diverse music curriculum

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 30:56


    Welcome back to another monthly episode of Teacher Talk! This month I am joined by Helena Halpin, a Music teacher based in the UAE. In this episode, we discussed the impact of online learning and how that impacted music teaching. We also discussed the importance of creating a diverse music curriculum and why our subject is important. Enjoy and see you next month!

    Episode nineteen - The importance of soft skill development for students aged 14 - 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 32:13


    Happy New Year and welcome back to another episode of Teacher Talk. In this episode, we are joined by Zoe and Steph who are part of a fantastic initiative and platform called we are doceo. We are doceo are a social enterprise that provides personal development context for students aged 14 - 18 and helps prepare them for life after education. In this episode, we discuss the importance of discussing and preparing students for post-school life. Follow we are doceo at https://www.instagram.com/wearedoceo/

    Episode eighteen - The ups and downs of being a creative teacher with Sandra Shatara

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 45:16


    Welcome back to another episode of Teacher Talk, in this episode we are joined by Sandra Shatara, a Drama teacher who has taught in London and is now teaching in Qatar. In this episode, we shared vibes, laughter, and the trials and tribulations of being Drama teachers. Happy listening!

    Episode seventeen - The importance of the Arts and how they can create change through therapy and the community impact with Abigail Sewell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 45:26


    Welcome back to another episode of Teacher Talk, in this month's episode we interviewed Director and trainee Dramatherapist Abigail Sewell. Her work as a theatre and film director engages with themes of race, gender, class, and sexuality, championing untold narratives from historically excluded voices. Abigail's direction has featured on BBC Two, BBC Four, London Short Film Festival, and the stages of theatres such as Harold Pinter, Royal Court, and Young Vic. In 2020 Abigail Co-Founded Uproot, a socially driven production company. Uproot is shifting culture and creating community through art. Their latest project, Black Girl Blues is a 10 week online arts-centered wellbeing programme for Black girls in Year 9 across the UK. The programme is fun, creative and supportive, and offers participants new art skills and tools to support their wellbeing. In this episode we discuss the importance of the Arts and how they need to be driven more in education, the impact the Arts can have on our mental health, and also how we can use the Arts to support and create opportunities in the communities that we live in. Follow Abigail at @absmaria and @uprootprod to see the work she and her co-founder do in the community!

    Episode sixteen - Why I set up my own virtual school with Andrea Bazemore

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 48:19


    Welcome back to another Episode of Teacher Talk, we will be bringing you monthly episodes on the first Friday of every month! In our new season, Teacher Talk interviewed Andrea Bazemore a Black Teacher from Texas who set up her own virtual school, with a view of making her school inclusive for staff and students. In this episode, she discusses the barriers she has faced and how she has overcome them to make the school what it is today. Follow and keep up with The Black Apple School on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/blackappleschool/ Keep up and interact with Teacher Talk on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/teachertalkpodcast/

    Episode fifteen - A year in Teacher Talk, has education made progress?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 37:07


    Welcome back to another episode of Teacher Talk. We have officially been running the podcast for a year, time has gone quick! In this episode, we discuss the impact current events have had on education and whether or not education has been progressive. We also discuss school policies and whether they are up to date with how parts of society are progressing. Happy listening x

    Episode fourteen - What are ESN schools and have we moved forward since then?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 34:55


    Welcome back to another episode of teacher talk. We are back with another episode. This time, we discuss the ESN schools, predicted grades, and the continuous pressure the pandemic has had on teaching! Happy listening, continue to interact with us on our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/teachertalkpodcast/

    Episode thirteen - What's it like to live and teach in the UAE?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 79:26


    Welcome back to another episode of teacher talk! In this episode, we are joined by Bettianna, a primary school teacher who has been living and teaching in the UAE for two years. We share what it is like to actually live and teach here and how we came to the decision to come and live here. We hope it provides an insight into what it is like! Follow and interact with Betty on https://www.instagram.com/turntteachers/ Happy Thursday and happy listening!

    Episode twelve - being a Black woman in the education system.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 35:38


    Welcome back to another episode of teacher talk! We are coming up to halfway through the term, not long to go! In this episode, we discuss our experiences as Black women in the education system. We also discuss how at times, society erases the voices of Black women. This podcast is here as a safe space and to amplify our and others' voices. Happy Thursday and happy listening!

    Episode eleven - free school meals fiasco and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 30:53


    In this episode we catch up on the current events; remote learning, prioritising your peace, and the free school meals fiasco! Happy listening.

    Episode ten - being the first born daughters of immigrants with homegirls unite

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 54:50


    In this episode, we are joined by homegirls unite founded by Hanna and Yasin, we discuss friendship, education, the pressure of marriage and being firstborn daughters of immigrant families! Happy listening

    Episode nine - burnout and boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 28:40


    And we are back...in episode nine we discuss what it has been like teaching during a pandemic in term one, teacher burnout, and creating boundaries to prevent burning out in term two! This term has only just started and has already put educators under a serious amount of pressure. We hope this episode provides you with some ideas on how to prevent burnout regardless of your profession. Keep listening and keep sharing and we look forward to bringing you more episodes in 2021! Teacher Talk

    Episode eight - Why representation matters with Rahma Sesay

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 51:45


    Welcome back to another episode of teacher talk, in this episode, we discuss why representation is important for ALL students and whether we should continue to have BHM.

    Episode seven - my journey to becoming a teacher with Emmanuel Awoyelu

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 72:34


    Welcome back to another episode of Teacher Talk, in this episode we had the privilege of sitting down with Emmanuel, a teacher, SENCO and governor, and all-around inspirational person. We discussed his journey into becoming an educator, the juggling act that we face as educators, and his own educational experience. Keep listening and sharing and enjoy this episode!

    Episode six - How the British education system failed me as a student and a teacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 55:32


    In this episode of teacher talk we interviewed Sarah Olubunmi about her journey through the British education system as a student and teacher. It was a pleasure to share experiences and hear her story. 

    Episode five - What a year to be a teacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 23:39


    Welcome back to the new term and what a start it is! In this episode we catch up on what has been going on in the world, updating you on what we've been up to and plans for the next episodes! Happy listening

    Episode four - Being a young, Black, British girl in the education system.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 31:45


    In this episode we have an open and honest discussion on what it's like being a Black girl in the British education system. Have a listen and stay tuned for part two!

    Episode three - Parenting in lockdown with Margarita Tan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 31:24


    This episode we talk about what it's like being a parent in lockdown and having to homeschool kids! We interviewed Margarita, an English teacher and mother of two! She shares her experiences and tips with us!

    Dismantling the fear culture around uncomfortable conversations in schools.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 40:32


    In this episode we discuss the channel 4 documentary, “The School That Tried To End Racism,” how to tackle fear culture and creating safe spaces for staff and students.

    Episode one - Introducing ourselves and our experiences.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 36:24


    Welcome to Teacher Talk, in this episode we introduce ourselves and talk about some of our experiences as students and as teachers. We also discuss potential ways the education system can move forward.

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