#Michaelapodcast Michaela Community School

Welcome to another episode of the Michaela podcast. Today we have an interview with the fantastic Cassie Cheng. Cassie describes how we use technology at Michaela. She talks about ditching powerpoint and embracing the power of the visualiser and how WhatsApp is used by all teachers for efficient communication. She also talks about our use of online homework platforms.

If you've enjoyed hearing Cassie speak why not follow her brilliantly titled blog, Cheng Reaction which can be found here: https://chengreaction.wordpress.com/

Also as mentioned in the podcast, here is a video of our Head of Science, Olivia Dyer, talking about the mistakes we've made as a school when using technology. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZIgBxrndQE

Welcome to another episode of the Michaela podcast. Today we have an interview with our wonderful Head of MFL, Jess Lund. Jess describes how we use a phonics based approach to teach our pupils and how dodgy translations can actually lead to great language.

We are currently recruiting French teachers so if you or someone you know likes the sound of what you're hearing why not apply here: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/french-teacher-london-1010245?preview=1

Also if you've enjoyed hearing Jess speak why not read some of her blog posts which go into more detail about the Michaela way to teach French: https://jlmfl.wordpress.com/

In this week's episode we hear from Michaela Maths teacher Sam Hurst on what it's been like starting at Michaela since September. He explains how the induction process starts from the moment you accept a job and then talks about how our "bootcamp" week at the start of the year helped him to settle into life at Michaela. He also talks about some of the best pieces of feedback he's received since joining the school.

If you like what you hear, please check out our vacancies here: http://mcsbrent.co.uk/teacher-vacancies/ or just get in contact at info@mcsbrent.co.uk as there will be more positions opening in the near future.

Welcome to episode 2 of the Michaela Podcast. In this episode I interview Lizzie Speller, our head of Art. We discuss how we create a calm environment to teach Art and use direct instruction to provide all pupils with the skills needed to succeed in Art. Hear how we use pupils as Art Assistants to prevent time being wasted in lessons. If you are interested in finding out more about our approach to teaching Art please read this blog: http://mcsbrent.co.uk/michaela-art-blog-mastery-in-art/

Also look at our pupils work here: http://mcsbrent.co.uk/art/

The image for this episode was drawn by one of our year nine pupils.

Episode 1 of the Michaela Podcast featuring an interview with one of the school's founders, Mr Joe Kirby discussing the role of Knowledge Organisers: what they are, why we use them, what should appear on them and what should not appear on them.

If you're interested in seeing some examples of Knowledge Organisers here are some blog links featuring Michaela Knowledge Organisers:
https://pragmaticreform.wordpress.com/2015/03/28/knowledge-organisers/
https://jlmfl.wordpress.com/2017/04/23/michaela-french-how-we-use-knowledge-organisers/
http://mcsbrent.co.uk/maths-9-03-2016-masses-of-maths-what-should-pupils-learn-by-rote/