Let's Talk About Teaching
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
Episodes
15 episodes
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 "bo...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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13:52
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?
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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13:44
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 schoo...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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11:58
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 teache...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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12:57
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 o...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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13:56
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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10:37
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 d...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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10:15
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 streaml...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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10:00
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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10:00
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 contr...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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9:06
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 talk...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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16:24
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 le...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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9:46
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 perspecti...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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10:11