Podcast Overview
<p>If you are motivation high but time low when it comes to Teaching and Learning, this podcast is for you! Each week, we dive into the detail of a teaching purpose and look at how that purpose is served by different techniques, in different ways and at different times.</p><p></p><p>Guests talk through their decision making linked to purpose and explain how they do the right thing at the right time for the right reason.</p>
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July 16, 2026
Teaching on Purpose: Driving hard thinking with Yamina Bibi
<p>The podcast episode delves into the importance of teacher agency and decision making in the context of great teaching. It explores the concept of driving hard thinking, the role of the teacher in this process, the nature of hard thinking, and strategies for driving hard thinking, with a focus on Socratic dialogue as a powerful tool. The conversation delves into the adaptation of Socratic seminars based on class size, the influence of purpose on seminar format, the importance of intellectual preparation, psychological safety, coaching, questioning, and thinking, as well as intellectual preparation for complexity.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Teacher agency is crucial for great teaching</li><li>Driving hard thinking involves metacognition and independent learning</li><li>Socratic dialogue is a powerful strategy for driving hard thinking Socratic seminars adapt to class size</li><li>Purpose drives seminar format</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Teacher Decision Making</li><li>01:33 Defining Driving Hard Thinking</li><li>02:45 The Role of the Teacher in Driving Hard Thinking</li><li>06:41 The Nature of Hard Thinking</li><li>10:03 Strategies for Driving Hard Thinking</li><li>25:52 Adapting Socratic Seminars</li><li>26:56 Purpose-Driven Seminar Format</li><li>29:08 Intellectual Preparation</li><li>33:16 Psychological Safety and Coaching</li><li>36:24 Questioning and Thinking</li><li>45:26 Intellectual Preparation and Complexity</li></ul>
July 8, 2026
Teaching on Purpose: Digital Quizzing with Sophie Silva
<p>The conversation delves into the importance of context in decision making, the impact of teacher development on outcomes, and the interconnectedness of teaching purposes. It also explores the use of technology for instant feedback and support, as well as the adaptation and tweaking of core techniques to support different learners. The cyclical nature of practice, consolidation, and feedback is highlighted, along with the use of alternative techniques for practice and consolidation. The shared language for discussing teaching practices is emphasized as valuable for professional growth.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Context drives decision making in classrooms</li><li>Feedback supports retention and agency in teachers</li><li>Technology-based techniques can enhance practice, consolidation, and feedback</li><li>Shared language for discussing teaching practices is valuable</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Providing Practice, Consolidation, and Feedback</li><li>01:23 Sophie's Teaching Journey and Leadership Development</li><li>02:09 The Impact of Teacher Development on Outcomes</li><li>03:35 The Connection Between Agency, Decision Making, and Retention</li><li>04:05 Using Technology for Instant Feedback and Support</li><li>06:34 Adapting Techniques to Support Different Learners</li><li>08:06 The Interconnectedness of Teaching Purposes</li><li>10:04 The Cyclical Nature of Practice, Consolidation, and Feedback</li><li>10:35 Adapting and Tweaking Core Techniques</li><li>19:00 Alternative Techniques for Practice and Consolidation</li></ul>
July 6, 2026
Teaching on Purpose: Oracy prompts with Mel Saunders
<p>The conversation covers a range of topics related to education, leadership, and teaching techniques. It delves into the passion for education, the purpose of driving hard thinking, the dynamics of thinking, and the adaptation of teaching techniques. It also emphasizes the importance of classroom culture and the different types of thinking required in education.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Passion for education drives school improvement</li><li>Adapting teaching techniques to classroom culture is essential</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Background</li><li>06:16 The Purpose of Driving Hard Thinking</li><li>13:28 Adapting Oral Rehearsal Techniques</li><li>19:20 Teaching Techniques and Classroom Culture</li><li>24:31 Adapting Routines and Techniques</li><li>32:06 Conclusion and Call to Action</li></ul>
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- What is Teaching on purpose?
<p>If you are motivation high but time low when it comes to Teaching and Learning, this podcast is for you! Each week, we dive into the detail of a teaching purpose and look at how that purpose is served by different techniques, in different ways and at different times.</p><p></p><p>Guests talk through their decision making linked to purpose and explain how they do the right thing at the right time for the right reason.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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