Brighter Thinking Pod Cambridge

Following on from Ep 43: Introduction to Climate Change, in this episode we look more closely at how teachers, school leaders and learners can nurture sustainability education in their school. 
Our host for this episode is Head of Thought Leadership at Cambridge, Paul Ellis. He is joined by special guest, Dr Mona Chiriac.
Mona is an educational consultant, international lead trainer and online tutor. With over 20 years' experience working in the UK and internationally in various capacities, Mona’s keen interest is in sustainability education and in enhancing students’ learning power through effective teaching and learning strategies. 

Show notes:
Mona's webinar at the Cambridge Schools Conference - https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/play/7Z-831_40Gt9JDxTWx-9BXSUgxBMxNwuZOKLa1UcT2dDDSqGNKmeL7xuSeBoF-WTFswm6tFEgqLStcU_.HBYi8YqFMnvF9kSm?canPlayFromShare=true&from=share_recording_detail&continueMode=true&componentName=rec-play&originRequestUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2F6SYCr7BmY2KC0XDW3n5ebolJHo8hSWpogZ5C3osqN66BzXoApfex-7S2m-o1D95p.TJT287LY7pgU_WJN
Ep 43: Introduction to Climate Change Education - https://www.cambridge.org/education/blog/2024/04/17/brighter-thinking-pod-ep-43-introduction-to-climate-change-education/
Cambridge Introudction to Climate Change paper - https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/why-choose-us/benefits-of-a-cambridge-education/climate-change-education/
Climate change education survey - https://cambridge.welcomesyourfeedback.net/s/tmmmin
Cambridge X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/CambridgeInt
Cambridge Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cambridgeint/
Full podcast transcript and guest info on Brighter Thinking Blog - https://www.cambridge.org/education/blog/brighter-thinking-pod-ep-44-cultivating-green-shoots
 

Welcome back to the Brighter Thinking Pod from Cambridge. 

In today's episode, we're starting to think about climate change education, moreover, what is education's role in tackling the climate crisis?

Our host for this episode is Head of Thought Leadership at Cambridge, Paul Ellis. He is joined by special guest, Chrsitine Özden. Christine is the Global Director for Climate Education at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, and is focused on the climate-related contexts, challenges and opportunities for all of us within the world of education.
 
Show notes: 
Cambridge Introduction to Climate Change paper - https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/why-choose-us/benefits-of-a-cambridge-education/climate-change-education/
Climate change education survey - https://cambridge.welcomesyourfeedback.net/s/tmmmin
Cambridge X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/CambridgeInt
Cambridge Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cambridgeint/
Full podcast transcript on Brighter Thinking Blog - https://www.cambridge.org/education/blog/brighter-thinking-pod-ep-43-introduction-to-climate-change-education
 

In this episode, we discuss a topic that is never far from teachers' lips: technology! From ChatGPT to Wolfram Alpha, we look at how teachers are still the most valuable asset a student has, even in this world of rapidly-advancing technology.
Our host for this episode is Commissioning Editor for our maths titles at the Press, Arifah Khan. She is joined by two special guests, Karen Morrison and Nick Hamshaw. 
Karen is an experienced teacher and teacher-trainer who now works as an author and materials developer. She is the author of a number of mathematics courses. Nick is a maths teacher, senior leader and author of our Cambridge IGCSE™ Mathematics Core & Extended coursebook.
For all the show notes, plus extra info, go to cambridge.org/education/blog/brighter-thinking-pod-ep-42-how-to-be-an-effective-maths-teacher-in-a-fast-changing-modern-world

This is a special five part mini-series where we are focusing on how best to eat healthily throughout our lives and encourage other people to do the same. 
In this fifth and final episode, we discuss what students can learn from elite athletes when preparing for their examinations. Your host for this episode is Paul Ellis – Head of Teaching and Learning Strategy at Cambridge Assessment International Education. Our other regular co-host in this series, Dr Chris McLeod, turns guest for this episode. Chris is an academic at Loughborough University, UK, with an expertise in behavioural nutrition and public health. His research aims to improve people’s nutrition, and particularly the nutrition of vulnerable populations by implementing psychological interventions in the public health space.
Find all show notes and extra information at cambridge.org/education/blog/brighter-thinking-pod-nutrition.

This is a special five part mini-series where we are focusing on how best to eat healthily throughout our lives and encourage other people to do the same. 
In this fourth episode, we discuss healthy eating for minoritized ethnic communities. Your hosts are Paul Ellis – Head of Teaching and Learning Strategy at Cambridge Assessment International Education – and Dr Chris McLeod – an academic at Loughborough University, UK, with an expertise in behavioural nutrition and public health. Our special guest for this episode is Dr Hibbah Osei-Kwasi – Lecturer in the school of sport, exercise and health sciences at Loughborough University. Hibbah's research focuses on dietary practices and behavioural change interventions for black, minority ethnic groups.
Find all show notes and extra information at cambridge.org/education/blog/brighter-thinking-pod-nutrition.

This is a special five part mini-series where we are focusing on how best to eat healthily throughout our lives and encourage other people to do the same. 
In this third episode, we continue up the ages and look at how best to educate adults when it comes to healthy eating. Your hosts are Paul Ellis - Head of Teaching and Learning Strategy at Cambridge Assessment International Education - and Dr Chris McLeod - an academic at Loughborough University, UK, with an expertise in behavioural nutrition and public health. Our special guest for this episode is Dr Lucy Porter – a Postdoctural Researcher who is interested in why we eat the things we do and how we can use psychology to make healthy eating easy and enjoyable. 
Find all show notes and extra information at cambridge.org/education/blog/brighter-thinking-pod-nutrition.