The We Are In Beta Podcast tells the positive, practical and personal stories of inspirational school leaders tackling big challenges in their schools. Each episode takes a deeper look at a different topic through the eyes of the people we speak to, capturing a range of voices - colleagues, parents and students - along the way.
We Are In Beta Podcast
Claim This Podcastby We Are In Beta
5.0(2 reviews)
48 episodes
Updated Daily
Accepts GuestsHas SponsorsLocation 🇬🇧
Podcast Overview
The We Are In Beta Podcast tells the positive, practical and personal stories of inspirational school leaders tackling big challenges in their schools. Each episode takes a deeper look at a different topic through the eyes of the people we speak to, capturing a range of voices - colleagues, parents and students - along the way.
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
2/26/2019
1 verified contact email on file for We Are In Beta Podcast
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
Recent Episodes
May 9, 2021
When the penny drops
<p>There have been people working on decolonizing the curriculum for a very long time now.</p> <p>In early 2020 after George Floyd’s death decolonizing the curriculum came to the forefront of the discussion. People who had never considered it, or even understood what it meant, had to grapple with its implications. This whole episode is about exactly that.</p> <p>Havelock Primary school was by no means behind the curve when It came to things like this but when they decided to decolonize their curriculum (starting late 2019) they realized just how deep-rooted the problem was</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Thank you to Jon, Amy, Aisha and Karen for sharing their story</span></p> <p>If you enjoyed this episode please share on Twitter, subscribe, and leave a comment.</p> <p><br /> It really means a lot.</p> <p class="p1">Click here If you are interested in joining the <a href="https://bit.ly/3s17zIq">We Are In Beta Community</a> and/or the <a href= "https://bit.ly/3glf7Tz">Curriculum Thinkers Community</a> </p> <p class="p1">Email our producer Jay@weareinbeta or fill out this <a href= "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EgperJkyWqJBwF_4oaXqSE8v-YS4qew9dstNyDK9oSI/edit"><span class="s1">submission form</span></a> if you want to share your story on the podcast</p>
May 1, 2021
The First 30
<p>A few years ago Solihull was a small, relatively affluent borough in Southeast Birmingham, but they had one big problem. Many factors had aligned to create a situation where Solihull had more permanent exclusions than 90% of the country.</p> <p>This is when Stephen Steinhaus, the soon-to-be principal of this new school, caught wind they were building a new school in the borough. A school that was attempting to find a solution to their permanent exclusion problem. Making a school like that isn't easy but where there's a will, there's a way. </p> <p>BIG thank you to Stephen and Josie for sharing her story in the episode. </p> <p>If you enjoyed this episode please share on Twitter, subscribe, and leave a comment.</p> <p><br /> It really means a lot.</p> <p class="p1">Click here If you are interested in joining the <a href="https://bit.ly/3s17zIq">We Are In Beta Community</a> and/or the <a href= "https://bit.ly/3glf7Tz">Curriculum Thinkers Community</a> </p> <p class="p1">Email our producer Jay@weareinbeta or fill out this <a href= "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EgperJkyWqJBwF_4oaXqSE8v-YS4qew9dstNyDK9oSI/edit"><span class="s1">submission form</span></a> if you want to share your story on the podcast</p>
April 22, 2021
Intrinsic Motivation
<p>One of the fundamental lessons teachers learn is ‘how to motivate their class’. Historically, For many, this comes down to the Skinnerian model of behaviorism, which is essentially positive and negative reinforcement. John Camp (the Lead of the Compass trust) was taught this too. He began to see things differently when his own headteacher showed him another way of motivation. One called intrinsic motivation. </p> <p>As Trust leader John has had the chance to share intrinsic motivation with his colleges. Katie Cutajar is the Co-headteacher of Alderwood Primary. She wasn’t sold on ‘intrinsic motivation’ at first. </p> <p>In this episode, we'll talk about the negative effects of relying on rewards and punishment, How John and Katie have changed their thinking, and what it looks like in their schools.</p> <p class="p1">BIG thank you to John and Katie for telling their story in the episode.</p> <p class="p1">If you enjoyed this episode please share on Twitter, subscribe, and leave a comment, out of the kindness of your heart</p> <p class="p1">It really means a lot</p> <p class="p1">Click here If you are interested in joining the <a href="https://bit.ly/3s17zIq"><span class="s2">We Are In Beta Community</span></a> and/or the <span class= "s2"><a href="https://bit.ly/3glf7Tz">Curriculum Thinkers Community</a></span>.</p> <p><strong>Resources</strong><br /> The authors that helped inform John Camps view on reward and motivation:</p> <p>Simon Sinek <a href= "https://uk.bookshop.org/books/start-with-why-how-great-leaders-inspire-everyone-to-take-action/9780241958223" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Start With Why</a><br /> Alfie Kohn <a href= "https://uk.bookshop.org/books/punished-by-rewards-twenty-fifth-anniversary-edition/9781328450524" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Punished By Rewards</a></p> <p><strong>Be a guest on the WAIB podcast</strong><br /> Email our producer Jay@weareinbeta or fill out this <a href= "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EgperJkyWqJBwF_4oaXqSE8v-YS4qew9dstNyDK9oSI/edit" target="_blank" rel="noopener">submission form</a> if you want to share your story on the podcast</p>
48 total episodes available
Deep-dive analytics for We Are In Beta Podcast
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- What is We Are In Beta Podcast?
- 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.
Legal Disclaimer
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.