Classroom 101

Andy van Terheyden

The weekly podcast asking teachers: 'What terms, paradigms, systems or practices would you banish from education?'

Episodios

  1. 008 - Louise Flatters

    20/10/2019

    008 - Louise Flatters

    This episode of Classroom 101 features Louise Flatters, headteacher of Long Marston CE Primary School, York - which had only 26 children on roll when Louise took over. As well as the reality of leading a small, rural school, Louise also discusses: 'Always awards' The term 'Gifted & Talented' A whole month of the year that Louise says is being wasted Enjoy! (And if you do, please subscribe, follow, comment and share! You can contact Louise on @headfornothing1.

    57 min
  2. 007 - Laura McInerney

    12/10/2019

    007 - Laura McInerney

    This week in Classroom 101, we speak to Laura McInerney, the co-founder of Teacher Tapp, and former editor of Schools Week. Laura discusses firstly how she was taken to court by the Department for Education over a Freedom of Information Request. Having defended herself and eventually won the case, Laura talks openly about what she learned through the process. Laura also shares: the three things she'd banish from education, including open-plan classrooms her favourite teacher growing up, and the skilful way she married boundaries with care the thinking behind Teacher Tapp, and how its co-founders first met in the most unlikely circumstance the intriguing reason why Laura likes to wear yellow! You can connect with Laura here, and learn more about Teacher Tapp here. If you enjoy this episode, please follow/subscribe, comment and share.

    57 min
  3. 006 - Lee Parkinson

    06/10/2019

    006 - Lee Parkinson

    The sixth episode of Classroom 101 features Lee Parkinson - better know as (ICT with) Mr P! Lee's grown to become something of an edu-celeb thanks to his computing tips for teachers, his vibrant social media pages full of hilarious self-made videos, and his willingness to call out nonsensical practice within education. Sit back and enjoy as Lee revels in rattling a conveyor belt's worth of items into Classroom 101, including: Book scrutinies Marking policies Teachers' obsession with acronyms, rhyme and alliteration  In this wide-ranging interview, Lee also explains: Why he nearly quit teaching How he handles social media negativity Who makes him laugh until it hurts If you enjoy this, be sure to check out Lee's social media on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - plus his own show, Two Mr Ps in a Pod(cast).

    1 h 17 min
  4. 005 - Ruth Luzmore

    29/09/2019

    005 - Ruth Luzmore

    This week on Classroom 101, we hear from the eloquent Ruth Luzmore, headteacher of St Mary Magdalene Academy Primary School, London. Listen as Ruth discusses: her journey from sales to teaching the 3 things she'd happily banish from education - plus a bonus 4th her views on pedantic policies, class sizes, funding in education & 'the dark side of accountability' her party trick You can connect with Ruth here, and find out more about New Voices here. Follow, subscribe, comment, share!

    58 min
  5. 004 - Sonia Thompson

    22/09/2019

    004 - Sonia Thompson

    In this, the fourth episode of Classroom 101, we hear from the ever-positive Sonia Thompson, the headteacher of St Matthew's CE Teaching & Research School, Birmingham. Listen as Sonia discusses: her 23-year career in education life as an EEF Research School  the importance of reading for pleasure the hardest thing she's been through, and what she learnt 3 things she would banish from education You can connect with Sonia via her school website or on Twitter. Follow, subscribe, comment, share!

    50 min
  6. 003 - Adrian Bethune

    15/09/2019

    003 - Adrian Bethune

    In the third episode of Classroom 101, we speak to Adrian Bethune, teacher and author of 'Wellbeing in the Primary Classroom'. Hear how a period of intense anxiety and depression became his turning point, then hold onto your hats as Adrian rattles through a series of irritations he'd eject from education if he could. Tune in to hear Adrian explain: - how a spell of volunteering inspired him to a career change - the co-conspiracy all educators are in on - the three (and a bit more) things he would banish from education Connect with Adrian via Twitter or at his website. Even better, buy his brilliant book! Subscribe, follow, share!

    57 min
  7. 002 - Emma Turner

    08/09/2019

    002 - Emma Turner

    In this second episode of Classroom 101, we hear from the effervescent NewEd founder Emma Turner on:  the magical teacher who inspired her  co-headship and its benefits the edu-book every teacher should read 3 things she would banish from education You can connect with Emma or learn more about NewEd via her Twitter page. Enjoy, follow, subscribe, comment, share!

    1 h 10 min
  8. 001 - Jeremy Hannay

    01/09/2019

    001 - Jeremy Hannay

    For the inaugural episode of Classroom 101, we speak to Jeremy Hannay, headteacher of Three Bridges Primary School, West London. In this frank and inspiring interview – the first since Ofsted graded the school ‘Outstanding’ in all categories – Jeremy discusses: · How his childhood and early career shaped him · The school he ironically credits for his success · How he went about creating a culture of trust at Three Bridges · His views on Ofsted following the school’s ‘Outstanding’ judgement · An institution, a system and a culture he would banish from education *Spoiler alert* - For any fans of The Usual Suspects, also listen out for Jeremy finally revealing the true identity of Keyser Soze! You can read more about Jeremy's views and work here, and connect with him on Twitter here.

    1 h 17 min
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The weekly podcast asking teachers: 'What terms, paradigms, systems or practices would you banish from education?'

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    Andy van Terheyden
  • Años en activo
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