Once Upon a Teacher James Newman

Motivation is a continuum. Are rewards valid? Can you change the frame to get children on board? I discuss this and more by breaking down motivation through discussion of my favourite motivational theory and give ideas on how to apply it in the classroom. Enjoy!

James is joined by Emily Weston, a Reading Lead and Year 6 teacher. We discuss ideas for inspiring children to read, making reading social, tips for authors to look out for and a host of other great ideas. Reading is more than a subject. Emily often posts great ideas and resources on her social media account below:

Twitter / Instagram / Teaching Blog / Bookworm Blog



Music (c) Doug Maxwell

James is joined by Mr. P (Lee Parkinson) from Mr. P ICT. We discuss how to  use ICT to make you life easier and make children's experiences better. Lee addresses how children should be encouraged to be 'creators' not just 'consumers' and there is a chance to reflect on your own practice to make your and your pupils' relationship with ICT more rewarding. 

Find links to some further excellent Mr. P resources here:

Option to subscribe for loads of Mr. P resources: https://www.mrpict.com/subscribe.html

Recommended classroom apps: https://www.mrpict.com/app-tutorials.html

Mr. P ICT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IctWithMrP (it isn't all ICT - some comedy gold nuggets here)



Music (c) Doug Maxwell

Kat Howard, Author of 'Stop Talking About Wellbeing' and Assistant Principal at The Duston School, talks to James about Teacher Wellbeing and ensures us that it is more than just yoga! 

Kat's book is available in print and as an e-book via Amazon.



Music (c) Doug Maxwell

Welcome! Come in - let me take your coat, pour you a wine and give you a quick tour of this new podcast. It might give you a flavour for what to expect.

Each episode we'll have a new topic - a new expert and we'll dive in with a fresh perspective. 

However, a warning! Please only stay if you are willing to challenge your beliefs, question your education practice and do so with a smile on your face.

Let's have some fun.