Teach Different: Conversations with Autistic Teachers

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This is a limited podcast series brought to you by Teach First. Each episode features an interview with an autistic Teach First Ambassador at a different stage of their teaching career.

Episodes

  1. 11/15/2024

    Teach Different: Interview with a PhD Physics Specialist

    In this final episode, Jenny speaks to an early career teacher who is pursuing her long term ambition to teach seconary science, after gaining her PhD. The conversation is wide ranging, touching on self-advocacy, being willing to start conversations, and having confidence in your love of your subject.

    50 min

  2. 10/30/2024

    Teach Different: Interview with a Head of Subject (Secondary)

    In this episode, Jenny interviews a Head of Business and Economics for a large MAT. Topics discussed include neurodivergence as an asset, the importance of personalised support, the positive impact of doing things that are hard, and the challenges of resource scarcity on inclusion and wellbeing initiatives.

    40 min

  3. 09/25/2024

    Teach Different: Interview With a Second-Year Primary Trainee

    In this episode, Jenny interviews a trainee coming to the end of the Training Programme. Topics discussed include sensory challenges, the importance of curiosity, and the trade-offs and benefits of in-person time versus recovery time.

    32 min
  4. Teach Different: Interview with an Early Career Primary Teacher

    09/10/2024

    Teach Different: Interview with an Early Career Primary Teacher

    In this episode of Teach Different, Jenny interviews an early career primary teacher and Teach First Ambassador. Topics include how being an autistic teacher can be a strength, challenges around accessibility, lessons in self-advocacy, and a little advice for trainees entering the profession and the schools that will train and employ them.

    45 min
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This is a limited podcast series brought to you by Teach First. Each episode features an interview with an autistic Teach First Ambassador at a different stage of their teaching career.

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