Teacher Talk
Teacher Talk
Teacher Talk
Teacher Talk is a podcast with the aim to change the education system for the better. This podcast is a safe space for likeminded professionals to share their stories and discuss ways we can make a difference in the educational system. I hope this podcast will give you an insight into life in the classroom. Episodes are out on the first Friday of each month šŸ””šŸ””šŸ”” Follow, like, share and interact with us on Instagram https://instagram.com/teachertalkpodcast?igshid=jhvkead2trlo
Episode 23 - All things English and how we can use our subjects to impact students minds with Ivy Photiou
Welcome back to another episode of Teacher Talk. In this episode, we are joined by Ivy Photiou, an English Teacher and KS4 Leader. We discussed Ivy's passion for English, and how she activates students' minds to challenge aspects of society, including her BAME book club and her overall journey as a teacher. 
May 13, 2022
52 min
Episode twenty - two - Finding your feet and becoming comfortable in the classroom with Jermaine Anderson
Welcome back to another episode of Teacher Talk! In this episode we had a chat with Jermaine Anderson about his journey into teaching, becoming comfortable in the classroom, building relationships with students and why they are important as well as the impact we as Black teachers have in education! It is always refreshing to connect with like-minded educators so I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we do!
Apr 18, 2022
59 min
Episode twenty-one - Why progress looks different on every child and the impact of expectations on teachers with Chantelle Asante
Welcome back to episode twenty-one of TT! I hope you all enjoyed your February half term and it provided you with an opportunity to rest. The first week back burnout is real TBH! In this episode, I am joined by Chantelle Asante a truly international teacher who has taught in the U.K, U.S.A, and U.A.E where she resides currently.  We discuss what does it mean to be an "agent of change?"  Is the everyday pressure of progress and what it looks like just educational or pastoral? Happy listening and stay tuned for the next episode!
Mar 4, 2022
42 min
Episode twenty - The impact covid has had on music and the importance of a diverse music curriculum
Welcome back to another monthly episode of Teacher Talk! This month I am joined by Helena Halpin, a Music teacher based in the UAE. In this episode, we discussed the impact of online learning and how that impacted music teaching. We also discussed the importance of creating a diverse music curriculum and why our subject is important.  Enjoy and see you next month!
Feb 4, 2022
30 min
Episode nineteen - The importance of soft skill development for students aged 14 - 18
Happy New Year and welcome back to another episode of Teacher Talk. In this episode, we are joined by Zoe and Steph who are part of a fantastic initiative and platform called we are doceo. We are doceo are a social enterprise that provides personal development context for students aged 14 - 18 and helps prepare them for life after education. In this episode, we discuss the importance of discussing and preparing students for post-school life. Follow we are doceo at https://www.instagram.com/wearedoceo/
Jan 7, 2022
32 min
Episode eighteen - The ups and downs of being a creative teacher with Sandra Shatara
Welcome back to another episode of Teacher Talk, in this episode we are joined by Sandra Shatara, a Drama teacher who has taught in London and is now teaching in Qatar. In this episode, we shared vibes, laughter, and the trials and tribulations of being Drama teachers. Happy listening!
Dec 3, 2021
45 min
Episode seventeen - The importance of the Arts and how they can create change through therapy and the community impact with Abigail Sewell
Welcome back to another episode of Teacher Talk, in this month's episode we interviewed Director and trainee Dramatherapist Abigail Sewell. Her work as a theatre and film director engages with themes of race, gender, class, and sexuality, championing untold narratives from historically excluded voices. Abigail's direction has featured on BBC Two, BBC Four, London Short Film Festival, and the stages of theatres such as Harold Pinter, Royal Court, and Young Vic. In 2020 Abigail Co-Founded Uproot, a socially driven production company. Uproot is shifting culture and creating community through art. Their latest project, Black Girl Blues is a 10 week online arts-centered wellbeing programme for Black girls in Year 9 across the UK. The programme is fun, creative and supportive, and offers participants new art skills and tools to support their wellbeing. In this episode we discuss the importance of the Arts and how they need to be driven more in education, the impact the Arts can have on our mental health, and also how we can use the Arts to support and create opportunities in the communities that we live in. Follow Abigail at @absmaria and @uprootprod to see the work she and her co-founder do in the community!
Nov 5, 2021
45 min
Episode sixteen - Why I set up my own virtual school with Andrea Bazemore
Welcome back to another Episode of Teacher Talk, we will be bringing you monthly episodes on the first Friday of every month! In our new season, Teacher Talk interviewed Andrea Bazemore a Black Teacher from Texas who set up her own virtual school, with a view of making her school inclusive for staff and students. In this episode, she discusses the barriers she has faced and how she has overcome them to make the school what it is today.  Follow and keep up with The Black Apple School on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/blackappleschool/ Keep up and interact with Teacher Talk on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/teachertalkpodcast/
Oct 7, 2021
48 min
Episode fifteen - A year in Teacher Talk, has education made progress?
Welcome back to another episode of Teacher Talk. We have officially been running the podcast for a year, time has gone quick! In this episode, we discuss the impact current events have had on education and whether or not education has been progressive.  We also discuss school policies and whether they are up to date with how parts of society are progressing.  Happy listening x
Jun 18, 2021
37 min
Episode fourteen - What are ESN schools and have we moved forward since then?
Welcome back to another episode of teacher talk. We are back with another episode. This time, we discuss the ESN schools, predicted grades, and the continuous pressure the pandemic has had on teaching! Happy listening, continue to interact with us on our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/teachertalkpodcast/
Jun 4, 2021
34 min
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