The IPDA Podcast

International Development Association

The podcast of the International Development Association. For discussion around research and practice on professional learning.

  1. Jul 14

    Voices from the Frontline • Episode 2: Joely Fashokun

    In this episode of Voices from the Frontline, Joely Fashokun, Lecturer in Mathematics at the University of Brighton, discusses her journey from secondary school teaching into teacher education and reflects on the central role of professional learning in effective practice. Drawing on her work with trainee teachers, Joely highlights the importance of balancing educational theory with practical classroom application, ensuring that professional learning is both research-informed and immediately relevant to practice. She shares how approaches such as lesson plays help trainees bridge the gap between knowledge and action in the classroom. A key theme throughout the conversation is the value of continuous professional development. Joely emphasises the importance of engaging with research, listening to student and teacher voice, and collaborating with colleagues to promote equity and inclusion in education. She reflects on her own professional learning through courses, conferences, networking, and social media engagement, arguing that educators must make learning an integral part of their practice. The podcast presents professional learning as an ongoing, reflective process that enables teachers and teacher educators to remain responsive, informed, and innovative in a rapidly changing educational landscape. Joely Fashokun is a lecturer and educational consultant whose work centres equity in education, specifically regarding digital learning, socioeconomic disadvantage, and anti-racism. Drawing on a social science background, Joely roots her practice in evidence, ensuring evaluation and impact are embedded into every process for programme and curriculum design. Her current research projects focus on Black student experiences and developing inclusive pedagogies for AI use in higher education.

  2. May 22

    Voices from the Frontline • Episode 1: Dr Emily Sayers

    In this episode of Voices from the Frontline, host Derek Boyle speaks with Dr Emily Sayers, Senior Lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University, about the complex and evolving world of teacher education. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience, Emily reflects on her multifaceted role as a teacher educator, researcher, and mentor, and explores how student teachers develop their professional identities. The conversation highlights the importance of critical reflection, diverse educational philosophies, and collaborative professional learning in shaping effective and adaptive educators.

  3. Jan 26

    Conference Conversations - Emerging Researcher Focus - part 4

    This two-part podcast continues our series around emerging researchers engaging with the IPDA conference.  In this episode our team are speaking with emerging researcher Lynn about what do do following a conference, including how to make the most of the talks you attended, the contacts you have made and touching on publishing your work.

  4. Jan 26

    Conference Conversations - Emerging Researcher Focus - part 3

    This two-part podcast continues our series around emerging researchers engaging with the IPDA conference.  In this episode our team answer some key questions for Lynne, who is hoping to present at the event. This includes tips on making a presentation, as well as dealing with Q&A and how to make the most of the conference opportunity.

  5. Jan 8

    Conference conversations: IPDA Ireland Chair Aoife Brennan

    In this episode Stuart Mitchell discusses the forthcoming IPDA Conference in Dublin with Aoife Brennan, Chair of IPDA Ireland. With an insight into Aoife's and her work, as well as what we can expect in Ireland in June.

  6. 11/14/2025

    Conference Conversations - Emerging Researcher Focus - part 2

    This is two-part episode featuring emerging researcher Louise in conversation with her colleagues about the value of engaging in academic conferences to develop her professional identity and confidence. They discussed how attending events like the IPDA International Conference offers a supportive community for researchers and practitioners to share ideas, receive constructive feedback, network, and connect with others interested in professional learning and development. Her peers encouraged her to start by submitting an abstract, perhaps a summary of her current study. They explained that conferences welcome a range of contributions, from traditional paper presentations to posters, symposia, round tables, and even creative formats such as practice spotlight, or accessible formats such as online Lightning Talks. Through these exchanges, Louise began to see conferences not only as places to present finished work but as spaces for collaboration, reflection, and growth within a vibrant, supportive and affirming professional learning community.

  7. 11/14/2025

    Conference Conversations - Emerging Researcher Focus - part 1

    This is two-part episode featuring emerging researcher Louise in conversation with her colleagues about the value of engaging in academic conferences to develop her professional identity and confidence. They discussed how attending events like the IPDA International Conference offers a supportive community for researchers and practitioners to share ideas, receive constructive feedback, network, and connect with others interested in professional learning and development. Her peers encouraged her to start by submitting an abstract, perhaps a summary of her current study. They explained that conferences welcome a range of contributions, from traditional paper presentations to posters, symposia, round tables, and even creative formats such as practice spotlight, or accessible formats such as online Lightning Talks. Through these exchanges, Louise began to see conferences not only as places to present finished work but as spaces for collaboration, reflection, and growth within a vibrant, supportive and affirming professional learning community.

  8. 11/08/2025

    Conference Conversations: Introducing IPDA 2026 in Dublin

    In this episode Stuart Mitchel and Lizana Oberholzer give us an introduction to our 2026 international conference in Dublin Ireland, speaking about the conference theme, as well as the emerging researcher event.

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The podcast of the International Development Association. For discussion around research and practice on professional learning.

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  • Creator
    International Development Association
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © International Development Association
  • Show Website
    The IPDA Podcast