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Carl McCarthy

Devoted to professional development, teacher wellbeing and all things positive in education - The aim is simple: to share the positive voices of teachers and school leaders from around the world. Each podcast covers a different topic, with guests sharing personal stories and their views on what can help. Although based in the UK, the themes of curriculum, assessment, pedagogy, behaviour and pastoral support are universal and can help to promote connected open dialogue with teachers around the world.

  1. 11/14/2024

    COVID-19 and a response from school leadership: carry the flame and defend the weak, with Robert Ford

    In this episode we hear from Robert Ford, Director of HERITAGE International School in Moldova, Chisinau. He shares an International School response to the global pandemic crisis and offers messages of hope and leadership. He shares his thoughts on technology, community and how leadership can help to see around corners and make some kind of sense out of what is an increasingly unpredictable global situation.

  2. 11/14/2024

    Are Books the Building Blocks of Empathy? Opening Doors to Quality Curriculum - with Bob Cox

    In this episode, award-winning author and educationalist Bob Cox talks about his life, the books that influenced him and the strategies behind his 'Opening Doors' series for teachers. He shares his thoughts on using high quality texts in the classroom, using 'classics' in the curriculum and how we can help all our pupils achieve excellence in an inclusive, inspirational way. Bob also explores the idea that approaching texts and the curriculum with a pioneering spirit can support well-b...

  3. 07/27/2021

    Support for ECTs #2: authority in the classroom, with Karl Pupe

    Support for ECTs #2 What is the difference between personal and professional authority? How can we approach behaviour management with confidence? Karl Pupé is a qualified classroom teacher with 10 years’ experience across the Primary, Secondary and Further Education sectors. Specialising in Behaviour Management, he worked as a Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEETs) Co-ordinator teaching students with severe Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. Karl is also the ...

  4. 02/05/2021

    Reforming RE: creating a worldviews curriculum, with Kate Christopher

    In this episode I speak to Kate Christopher, a secondary RE teacher and independent RE advisor.   Kate teaches part time in a Secondary school in East London. She also works as an independent RE adviser. Kate’s interests are curriculum design and the capacity of RE, or religion and worldviews, to offer a more textured and critical understanding of the world for 21st Century children and young adults. She is an editor for the Reforming RE blog - https://reformingre.wordpress.com/  @ReformingRE

    Reforming RE: creating a worldviews curriculum, with Kate Christopher

  5. 02/05/2021 ·  Bonus

    Reforming RE: But it's Contested! with Kate Christopher

    Originally featured in the Reforming RE blog, this is a bonus feature to Season 2 Episode 1 of More Teacher Talk - Powerful Knowledge: Reforming RE, with Kate Christopher. "Do you have a Masters degree? Or a Doctorate perhaps? If so, try to forget that you ever studied for them. Your first degree – visualise letting it go. Now A levels, GCSE – say goodbye to them, for a while. Imagine stripping yourself of all the accumulated knowledge and cultural capital that makes you a good teacher, reducing yourself to a state where everything you know now, all your confidence in the subject, and all the complex critical perspectives you can afford to have, are closed to you. That’s where your pupils are. Stay there for a moment. Somewhere, a teacher is writing a scheme of work on religion and worldviews. They have to write down something that they want the pupils to know. Let’s take a few examples …" Written by Mark Chater (@MarkChater1) - author of 'Jesus Christ, Learning Teacher' Original blog at https://reformingre.wordpress.com/2020/10/27/but-its-contested-so-what/ [1] Barbara Wintersgill, 2018, Big Ideas for Religious Education.  https://www.reonline.org.uk/news/big-ideas-for-religious-education/#:~:text=In%20November%202017%20the%20University%20of%20Exeter%20published,the%20RE%20curriculum%20and%20to%20assessment%20without%20levels.   Accessed 5 October 2020. [2] DfE, 2013, Science National Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2.https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/425618/PRIMARY_national_curriculum_-_Science.pdf    Accessed 5 October 2020, pp 12, 18, and 29. [3] DfE, 2013, Science National Curriculum for Key Stage 3. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/335174/SECONDARY_national_curriculum_-_Science_220714.pdf    Accessed 5 October 2020, pp 8 and 12.

    Reforming RE: But it's Contested! with Kate Christopher

  6. 11/14/2020

    Reforming Religious Education: Power and Knowledge in a Worldviews Curriculum, with Mark Chater

    In this episode I talk to Mark Chater about his brilliant new book that diagnoses the reasons why RE urgently needs radical reform, and looks ahead to a time when the subject will have a new identity based on a clear democratic purpose. The book shines a light on how key leaders can make this happen, and how the new good practice is already breaking through. It is edited and authored by experts and leading change agents in RE, who offer a well-informed and provocative vision and programme for change. “Every school leader must read this book. What pupils learn in their curriculum is pivotal in any school’s theory of change. The recommendations of the Commission on Religious Education, if properly understood and enacted, would transform the academic role and status of RE in every school. The chapters in this book reveal the proper contours of the subject, the basics every leader needs to understand if the knowledge and practice of their RE teachers is to be nurtured, valued and renewed.” Christine Counsell, Writer and speaker on curriculum and leadership “Religious Education is one of the great achievements of British education. But it hangs in the balance. There is a real possibility it will simply shrivel away through lack of attention. Or it could rise phoenix-like in response to the challenges of today and tomorrow. Reforming RE is a welcome contribution to showing how that resurrection might happen. Here we have experienced practitioners and deep thinkers signalling a new direction that will inspire our pupils in their understanding of Religion and Worldviews. This book is a really exciting contribution.” Professor Trevor Cooling Chair, Religious Education Council of England and Wales Reforming RE: Power and Knowledge in a Worldviews Curriculum is published by John Catt Education - https://www.johncattbookshop.com/reforming-religious-education

    Reforming Religious Education: Power and Knowledge in a Worldviews Curriculum, with Mark Chater

  7. 08/06/2020

    A Bucket of Coal, with Les Jones

    A Bucket of Coal is a rare opportunity to explore the life and career of Les Jones.  From the North Welsh coalfields, the pits and through the heartbreak of the Gresford tragedy, Les went on to receive a scholarship to attend Magdalen College, Oxford - taking his voice and passionate commitment to social justice with him.  In this podcast he shares some of his experiences and explains how he became a teacher.  His wisdom, knowledge and humour shed light on a range of topics including equality, global citizenship, wealth, wellbeing, academic life, love and and the eternal bonds of friendship. Thank you to Rob Ford and Tatiana Popa for bringing this project to life. Artwork - thank you to Shaun Slifer for kind permission to use his original artwork 'Original Redneck, 1921' - for prints and to see Shaun's work visit https://justseeds.org/product/original-redneck-1921/ Additional music - thank you to Dowlais Male Choir, Grimethorp Coliery Band,  The Pheonix Welsh Male Voice Choir, clip from “How Green Was My Valley” thanks to Rick Davi.

    A Bucket of Coal, with Les Jones

  8. 04/01/2020

    PFAS: The Great Human Crisis, with Erik D. Olson

    In this special edition podcast we talk to Erik D. Olson from the NRDC.  He talks about PFAS and the impact of toxic 'forever chemicals' on the environment, on products and packaging that are all in general use. Erik highlights the research evidence that demonstrates links to cancers and other serious health concerns. We consider what this means for a variety of products including school uniforms, toys, astroturf and food packaging and explore ways in which teachers, parents and pupils can take positive steps to help change happen. Dedicated to teachers, support staff, key workers and our wonderful NHS staff  (Credits: Music by Scott Buckley - www.scottbuckley.com.au; Greta Thunberg c/o https://www.fridaysforfuture.org/greta-speeches)

    PFAS: The Great Human Crisis, with Erik D. Olson

  9. 03/22/2020

    Mendel Beilis, Blood Libel and the Truth behind 'The Fixer', with Jay Beilis

    In this special edition podcast Jay Beilis shares the story of his grandfather and the legacy of one of the most significant events in modern history.   Mendel Beilis never sought celebrity nor to profit from his suffering even though his case gripped Russia, and the world, even more than the Dreyfus affair had gripped France.  His conduct – resisting the pressure to implicate himself or other jews – saved his countrymen from a pogrom.  Close to his death, when he was asked what was the enduring impression of the trial he paid tribute to the Russian Gentiles who had helped him.  It was kindness, in particular the kindness of many ordinary Russians before and during his imprisonment, that mitigated his bitterness towards his persecutors. It is in this spirit of kindness that this podcast has been created. (credits: Jay Beilis, Jeremy Simcha Garber, Mark S. Stein; Music by http://filmtv-tracks.com)

    Mendel Beilis, Blood Libel and the Truth behind 'The Fixer', with Jay Beilis
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Devoted to professional development, teacher wellbeing and all things positive in education - The aim is simple: to share the positive voices of teachers and school leaders from around the world. Each podcast covers a different topic, with guests sharing personal stories and their views on what can help. Although based in the UK, the themes of curriculum, assessment, pedagogy, behaviour and pastoral support are universal and can help to promote connected open dialogue with teachers around the world.

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  • Creator
    Carl McCarthy
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
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