Let's Talk About Teaching is a safe space to debate contemporary educational issues in Scotland. There are many challenges and changes for teaching professionals. This podcast is aims to develop communication between practitioners and promote teacher empowerment. Get in touch with the podcast at TimeToTalkAboutTeaching@gmail.com
Empowering Educators & Embracing Professional Judgement
Are you an educator in Scotland embracing teacher empowerment? Do you feel under siege with the expanding expectations of teachers responsibility in Scotland? In this episode we are talking about the importance of a teacher led "bottom-up" approach to recovery in education across Scotland. Sharing the idea that practitioners working with pupils face to face everyday, who have first hand experience of the challenges of implementing new initiatives in the classroom, are best placed to in...
23 Apr 2021
The Teaching Profession: Collaborative or Competitive?
Do you think teachers within our profession compete against one another more than we collaborate? Are you a teacher who enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues to support one another and improve standards of education across Scotland? In this episode we are talking about whether the teaching profession creates a collaborative or competitive environment. We explore healthy competition versus unhealthy comparison and how working together forces us to be honest about our strengths and ou...
18 Apr 2021
Humour and Humanity in the Classroom
Do you think using humour and humanity in our practice enhances teacher professionalism and contributes to a nurturing and inclusive classroom? Are you a teacher with professional experience of using humour and humanity to solve issues at school with pupils in Scotland? In this episode we'll explore the importance of humour and humanity in the classroom and the benefits of using laughter in learning to boost retention, engagement and deescalate tensions. A special thank you to Julia for her...
10 Apr 2021
Rest & Recovery: Resolving Teacher Burnout
Are you a teacher in Scotland enjoying rest and recovery during the school holidays? Do you find it difficult to switch off from school and allow yourself to do nothing work related? In this episode we'll explore the challenges of teacher burnout, doing a job that's never done, how to deal with time management and creating a clear work life balance. Listen for tips for rest, recovery and mental decluttering. Happy holidays educators! You're the best and you deserve a rest. #TimeToTalkAboutT...
28 Mar 2021
One Year On: Teaching During a Pandemic
Are you a Scottish teacher reflecting on your professionalism over the last year? Do you think teachers across Scotland have shown dedication and resilience throughout the covid-19 pandemic? In this episode we reflect on what teaching professionals have contributed and what we as teachers have learned after one year of teaching through a pandemic. We discuss the impacts of teachers and schools being responsible for so much more than pupils education and ask what happened to...
19 Mar 2021
Why Are We Teachers? With Anecdotes from Bex & Sara
Why did you become a teacher and what do you get from the profession? Do you as a teacher feel empowered to make a positive impact on the lives of pupils learning in Scotland? In this episode we focus on the positive! Why we became teachers and what we get out of this demanding profession. We hear from two professionals who share their story of why and how they got into teaching. As well as added insight into what it's like to be a teacher in Scotland. Thanks to Anne for this ep...
12 Mar 2021
Enhancing PE Provision in a Pandemic: with PE specialist Dom
Are you a teacher concerned about the challenges of providing quality PE in an outdoor only setting? Do you think current restrictions to Physical Education provision in Scotland are devaluing this curricular subject? In this episode we discuss how the current restrictions around PE are affecting our teaching practice and creating barriers to quality PE provision. Special thanks to our guest Dominic Tollan for his contribution to this episode and his recommendations for providing safe q...
3 Mar 2021
Digital Resources: Providing Feedback and Exploring Useful Functions
Do you think that digital learning on Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams and Glow Blogs will continue to be used in schools across Scotland? In this episode we explore the most helpful online resources, functionalities and strategies for streamlining workload around digital learning and exploring time efficient google functions and apps.
24 Feb 2021
A Call to Diversify the Teaching Workforce
Do you think there is an inequality around the current demographic of Scottish teachers? Are you a Black Minority Ethnic teacher feeling disadvantaged or disheartened about promotion opportunities in your local authority? This episode is a call to action to promote an inclusive and diverse teaching workforce, that is representative of the increasingly diverse pupil demographic that we teach.
22 Feb 2021
A Dedication to Additional Support Needs Teachers
Are you a Special Education Needs teacher feeling marginalised? Do you think that mainstream education dominates conversations about contemporary education? This episode is dedicated to our ASN/SEN teaching professionals and all that they contribute to ensuring inclusion within our profession and Scottish education.
19 Feb 2021
Concerns About the Early Years Return
Are you concerned about the safety of adults working in Scottish schools? Following the First Ministers Announcement to go ahead with the phased re-opening of schools, bringing back ELCC, P1-3 and S4-6 for practical coursework this episode talks about the challenges of social distancing, the concerns of school staff around vaccinations, face masks and school risk assessments.
16 Feb 2021
Scottish Schools are Open for Keyworker & Vulnerable Children
Are you a teacher supporting vulnerable and key worker children in school during lock down? Definitions of "hub" classes and the dilemma of household mixing in schools.
16 Feb 2021
Proposal of Phased Return to School
Are you concerned about the proposed phased return of infants in primary and seniors in secondary schools while the message for Scotland is to stay at home? In this episode we discuss the proposed return from parent, pupil and teacher perspectives.
16 Feb 2021
Digital Dilemmas & Blurred Boundaries
Are you facing challenging digital dilemmas during remote learning? Do you find it more difficult to create a work/life balance when you are working from home? This episode discusses the blurred boundaries of technology and the steep digital learning curve teachers are undertaking in Scotland.
16 Feb 2021
An Undervalued Profession
Are you a teacher feeling overwhelmed with negative representations of our profession? You are not alone. Welcome to the Let's Talk About Teaching Podcast.
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