Brighter Thinking Pod
58 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWelcome to the Brighter Thinking Pod from the International Education group of Cambridge University Press & Assessment. We provide a place where international education enthusiasts from all backgrounds can come together to discuss the challenges faced by teachers in a modern classroom and discover new teaching ideas.
Our panels consist of teachers, authors, key subject figures and more. If you'd like to get involved, follow us on Twitter or Instagram @CambridgeInt and send in your show suggestions!
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Ep 4: Maximising Mathematics
July 18, 2019 07:46 - 59 minutes - 109 MBThis week we're talking all things mathematics in the very first of our subject specials! We're joined by Ems Lord, Director of Nrich Maths as well as author and educator Tony Cotton. Hosted by Jane Sly, we take a closer look at maths in the modern, international classroom and discuss topics including project-based learning and common multiplication mistakes.
Ep 4: Maximising Mathematics
July 18, 2019 07:46 - 59 minutes - 109 MBThis week we're talking all things mathematics in the very first of our subject specials! We're joined by Ems Lord, Director of Nrich Maths as well as author and educator Tony Cotton. Hosted by Jane Sly, we take a closer look at maths in the modern, international classroom and discuss topics including project-based learning and common multiplication mistakes.
Ep 3: A Closer Look at Differentiation
July 11, 2019 08:10 - 37 minutes - 68.7 MBJoin us as our host Commissioning Editor James Frith sits down with author and teacher trainer, Mike Gershon, and Senior Commissioning Editor Becky Lovell, to discuss all things differentiation. Filled with classroom hints, learning tips and lesson ideas, listen today for new teaching inspiration! How to use Differentiation in the Classroom, The Complete Guide – Mike Gershon Mike Gershon – TES Institute How to Teach EAL Students in the Classroom: The Complete Guide – Mike Gersho...
Ep 3: A Closer Look at Differentiation
July 11, 2019 08:10 - 37 minutes - 68.7 MBJoin us as our host Commissioning Editor James Frith sits down with author and teacher trainer, Mike Gershon, and Senior Commissioning Editor Becky Lovell, to discuss all things differentiation. Filled with classroom hints, learning tips and lesson ideas, listen today for new teaching inspiration! How to use Differentiation in the Classroom, The Complete Guide – Mike Gershon Mike Gershon – TES Institute How to Teach EAL Students in the Classroom: The Complete Guide – Mike Gersho...
Ep 2: English as a Second Language in the Classroom
July 04, 2019 07:34 - 37 minutes - 68.7 MBJoin us as we sit down with Annie Altamirano, Margaret Cooze, Linda Fisher and our host Andrew Campbell as we discuss all things English as a Second Language. With classroom advice, lesson inspiration and tips for ESL teachers around the world, you won't want to miss out. Show notes: Linda Fisher Twitter Annie Altamirano Twitter CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) - Multilingualism: Empowering Individuals, Transforming Societies Michael Evans 'Language terms' Annie...
Ep 2: English as a Second Language in the Classroom
July 04, 2019 07:34 - 37 minutes - 68.7 MBJoin us as we sit down with Annie Altamirano, Margaret Cooze, Linda Fisher and our host Andrew Campbell as we discuss all things English as a Second Language. With classroom advice, lesson inspiration and tips for ESL teachers around the world, you won't want to miss out. Show notes: Linda Fisher Twitter Annie Altamirano Twitter CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) - Multilingualism: Empowering Individuals, Transforming Societies Michael Evans 'Language terms' Annie...
Ep 1: Active Learning
June 27, 2019 07:29 - 32 minutes - 59 MBIn episode one of The Brighter Thinking Pod, we take a closer look at active learning with tips, classroom advice and teaching inspiration. With Senior Lecturer in Education from the University of Cambridge, Dr Mark Winterbottom, and Head of Teaching and Learning from Cambridge Assessment International Education, Paul Ellis. Hosted by Lucy Mills. Show notes: Blooms Taxonomy Mark Beales’ website Lonely Planet Faculty of education, The University of Cambridge: Mark Winterbottom...
Ep 1: Active Learning
June 27, 2019 07:29 - 32 minutes - 59 MBIn episode one of The Brighter Thinking Pod, we take a closer look at active learning with tips, classroom advice and teaching inspiration. With Senior Lecturer in Education from the University of Cambridge, Dr Mark Winterbottom, and Head of Teaching and Learning from Cambridge Assessment International Education, Paul Ellis. Hosted by Lucy Mills. Show notes: Blooms Taxonomy Mark Beales’ website Lonely Planet Faculty of education, The University of Cambridge: Mark Winterbottom...