Beyond Survival: The New Teacher Podcast Jamie Thom

The guest on this week's episode of 'Beyond Survival: the new teacher podcast'  is Adam Boxer.  Adam is a Lead Practitioner, author of 'Teaching Secondary Science: A Complete Guide' and an educational consultant. He is also the director of Carousel Learning: https://www.carousel-learning.com. Adam's blog is https://achemicalorthodoxy.co.uk.

In this episode we answer the central question: What are some of the most common actions from lesson observations?  In answering that, we also explore: 
1. What does education mean to you? 
2. What inspired your series of blogs on most common actions from observations? 
3. Your first most common action is 'step away from the speaker'. What does this involve?  
4. What does 'filling the silence' involve and how do teachers step themselves from doing this? 
5. What is the issue with students calling out, and how can teachers stop it? 
6. What is Carousal and how can it benefit new teachers?

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The guest on this week's episode of 'Beyond Survival: the new teacher podcast'  is Pete Foster.  Pete leads secondary teacher development across a large multi-academy trust. He is also the author of a superb book called 'What do new teachers need to know?'. 
For his second interview on the podcast, Peter answers the central question:
1. What does education mean to you? 
2. What are some mistakes new teachers make in planning lessons? 
3. What helps in planning for better behaviour? 
4. What helps in planning for better learning? 
5. What other tips have you got for new teachers to thrive in their classrooms?

The interview is also on the new YouTube channel (Beyond Survival: The New Teacher), so you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOzWFAhH8Qk. Pete was also a guest on the first series of the podcast, and explored what new teachers need to know about cognitive science: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-do-new-teachers-need-to-know-about-cognitive-science/id1643514835?i=1000609311411.

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This week I launched a new website: https://jamiethom.co.uk. This video introduces the coaching service I offer for teachers and leaders. It explores the benefits of coaching and why you might consider being coached by me. You can read more about the service, and read testimonials from individuals who have been coached by me here: https://jamiethom.co.uk/coaching/. 

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Today's episode of 'Beyond Survival: The New Teacher podcast' is with Tom Sherrington. Tom is an former headteacher, author and educational consultant. He is the author of the WalkThru series. His blog has over ten million views: https://teacherhead.com

In this episode Tom answers the question: what is responsive teaching?

In answering that central question, Tom also answers:

1.       What mindset will make teachers more responsive in the classroom?

2.       What strategies help to ensure all young people are thinking in a classroom?

3.  What helps to support young people in making meaning in lessons?

4.       Independent practise is an important part of responsive teaching, how can teachers make it effective in their classrooms?

The interview is also on the new YouTube channel (Beyond Survival: The New Teacher), so you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1JgMuyVwGQ. Tom was also a guest on the first series of the podcast, and explored how to make your questioning more effective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-can-new-teachers-improve-their-questioning-skills/id1643514835?i=1000579167758

If you would like to contact me I have a new website: https://jamiethom.co.uk

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Today's episode of 'Beyond Survival: The New Teacher podcast' is with Mary Myatt. Mary has had thirty years in education and is now an education adviser, writer and speaker. Her latest book is with John Tomsett and called 'SEND Huh: Curriculum conversations with SEND leaders.

In this episode Mary answers the question: What do new teachers need to know about teaching young people with additional needs?

In answering that central question, Mary also answers:

1.       What was the purpose of your book SEND Huh: Curriculum conversations with SEND leaders?
 
2.       What kind of mindset you do think it is important for teachers to have when working with students with additional needs?

3. What classroom strategies should new teachers think about when teaching young people with additional needs?
 
4.       What role does assessment for learning play in teaching young people with additional needs?
 
5.      Finally what other general advice might you offer to new teachers at the start of their careers?

The interview is also on the new YouTube channel (Beyond Survival: The New Teacher), so you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqMWYtWr2eg

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This episode is this week's 'Teacher Talk': a fifteen minute talk that explores an important aspect of being a new teacher.  It is also available to watch on the new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondSurvivalTheNewTeac-rs8tp
This week's talk is on lesson observations. It gives strategies initially to cope with the unusual dynamic of being observed teaching, and then practical ways in which you can thrive while delivering a lesson observation. It also explores how you can make the most of lesson feedback. 
As always, please do pass this on to anyone else who you think might find it helpful and supportive.