Latest Classrooms Podcast Episodes
Crossover: Upper Middlebrow - Summer Reading for Teens
TeachLab with Justin Reich - July 20, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourThis week, we’re giving the floor to our friends Jesse Dukes and Chris Bagg at UpperMiddleBrow to share one of their summer reading episodes. You’ll listen to teachers offer their summer reading recommendations for teens, and a great conversation about teaching literature. Heads Up: UpperMiddleB...
Teacher Speech and the New Divide: Teacher Autonomy
TeachLab with Justin Reich - June 30, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutesIn the fourth episode of our new series, Teacher Speech and the New Divide, we’re taking a look at autonomy. How much autonomy do K-12 teachers really have, how is teacher autonomy being reduced… and what’s being lost as a consequence? We share a profile of David Graf, a veteran educator from Wo...
The SecEd Podcast: Safeguarding & disclosure: A survivor’s story
SecEd Podcast - June 28, 2023 07:14 - 1 hourIn this episode we speak with Rachel W – an abuse survivor who disclosed to staff at school when aged 14 after suffering years of abuse. Rachel talks powerfully about her story and the lessons schools and school staff can learn from it in order to improve safeguarding practice. Interviewed b...
Teacher Speech and the New Divide: Recent Cases that Impact Teachers
TeachLab with Justin Reich - June 23, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutesIn the third episode of our new series, Teacher Speech and the New Divide, we take a look at a few of the recent court cases that impact teacher’s freedom of speech, like Kennedy v. Bremerton and Kluge vs. Brownsberg. Our host Justin Reich talks with Derek Black, Professor of Law at the Univers...
Teacher Speech and the New Divide: The Legal History of First Amendment Rights for Teachers
TeachLab with Justin Reich - June 16, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutesIn the second episode of our new series, Teacher Speech and the New Divide, Justin takes a look at the history of teacher’s first amendment rights, with the help of experts Brock Boone, senior staff attorney at the Southern Poverty Law Center and Sara O'Brien, researcher at Harvard Graduate Sch...
The SecEd Podcast: How to teach oracy skills
SecEd Podcast - June 14, 2023 05:16 - 1 hourThis episode focuses on how we can teach oracy and speaking skills in the secondary school classroom, with lots of practical tips, ideas, resources and advice. We discuss what oracy is – including the four strands of oracy skills – why oracy matters, the benefits of good oracy skills, what the...
Teacher Speech and the New Divide: Understanding Divisive Concept Laws
TeachLab with Justin Reich - June 08, 2023 11:28 - 40 minutesOur host Justin Reich kicks off our new series, Teacher Speech and the New Divide. To get a sense of the current landscape of divisive content laws, we talk to Brock Boone, senior staff attorney at the Southern Poverty Law Center. Then, we’re joined by Sarah Kaka, Associate Professor and Writer/...
The SecEd Podcast: Managing EHCPs & SEND in schools
SecEd Podcast - May 31, 2023 05:51 - 1 hourThis episode of the SecEd Podcast offers best practice and tips for effectively managing Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) and supporting students with SEND in the mainstream secondary school. Our expert panel offer advice and tips for teachers, SENCOs, and school leaders across a numb...
Ways to Make Your Read Alouds More Dynamic
The Teacher As... - May 27, 2023 03:00 - 19 minutesYou don't have to be a professional actor to read dynamically to your class. In the last episode of season 4, I share tips to make your read alouds more entertaining for your students. Adjusting your pace and/or volume, for example, can make your reading more captivating. Check out this episode ...
Ep. 85: Zooming In on Math Teacher Moves with Jen Hawkins
The Teacher As... - May 13, 2023 03:00 - 28 minutesDo you encourage your math students to struggle with new ideas and problem solve? Math consultant Jen Hawkins shares teacher moves in this episode that will foster more independent math thinkers.
The SecEd Podcast: Developing students’ literacy skills
SecEd Podcast - May 03, 2023 05:49 - 1 hourThis episode looks at how we can best develop the literacy skills of our students, offering whole-school, cross-curricular and classroom-specific ideas, interventions and tips. The podcast defines literacy as the ability to speak, read and write and to understand and use language in order to c...
Ep. 84: Zooming In on Middle School with Anna
The Teacher As... - April 29, 2023 03:00 - 18 minutesIt's helpful to check in with students in the trenches to see what we are doing right and how we can improve our practice, as well as remember why we went into education in the first place. In this episode, I chat with the amazing Anna, an 8th grade student who shares her interests and opinions....
The SecEd Podcast: How to be an effective form tutor
SecEd Podcast - April 19, 2023 05:33 - 1 hourThis episode discusses the role of the secondary school form tutor – what the role entails, how teachers can become effective form tutors, key expectations and obligations, ideas for running your form day-to-day, and general dos & don'ts. Two experienced pastoral leaders offer their insights, ...
Ep. 83 Positivity and Resiliency with Project Runway Runner-Up Kelly Dempsey
The Teacher As... - April 15, 2023 03:00 - 41 minutesThe goal of The Teacher As... podcast is to help you explore your passions and learn from others in education and beyond to better your teaching. The Teacher As... highlights innovative practices and uncommon parallels in education. Melissa Milner, veteran teacher, is your host. Melissa shares he...
Ep. 82: Zooming In on Homeschooling with Dr. Claire Honeycutt
The Teacher As... - April 01, 2023 03:00 - 33 minutesEpisode 82 is the other half of my chat with Dr. Claire Honeycutt. In this section, we talked about the pandemic and its effect on our students, as well as Claire's approach to homeschooling.
Zooming In on Homeschooling with Dr. Claire Honeycutt
The Teacher As... - April 01, 2023 03:00 - 33 minutesEpisode 82 is the other half of my chat with Dr. Claire Honeycutt. In this section, we talked about the pandemic and its effect on our students, as well as Claire's approach to homeschooling.
The SecEd Podcast: Career progression options for teachers
SecEd Podcast - March 22, 2023 06:00 - 1 hourThis episode looks at career progression pathways in the secondary school, advising teachers on the range of options and how to develop specialisms and experience. Our expert panel beings with key things to consider when planning where you want to take your teaching career. We discuss the diff...
Ep. 81: Meaningful Math Games with Ann Elise Record and Dr. Nicki Newton
The Teacher As... - March 18, 2023 03:00 - 1 hourDr. Nicki Newton and Ann Elise Record are back! This time they are chatting about meaningful math games. They talk about all different types of math games such as collaborative games, competitive games, card games and traditional games that students already know how to play like War and Jeopardy.
Meaningful Math Games with Ann Elise Record and Dr. Nicki Newton
The Teacher As... - March 18, 2023 03:00 - 1 hourDr. Nicki Newton and Ann Elise Record are back! This time they are chatting about meaningful math games. They talk about all different types of math games such as collaborative games, competitive games, card games and traditional games that students already know how to play like War and Jeopardy.
The SecEd Podcast: Aspiring to school leadership
SecEd Podcast - March 08, 2023 06:16 - 1 hourThis episode offers advice, practical tips and inspiration for teachers who are thinking about taking on leadership roles within schools and for those already climbing the leadership ladder. Three experts discuss why teaching staff should aspire to leadership and the different pathways and rol...
Ep. 80: Read Aloud Zoom In: Malamander with Author Thomas Taylor
The Teacher As... - March 04, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutesAre you looking for a 3rd-5th grade read aloud that will set your students' imaginations on fire? Malamander is it. Thomas Taylor, the author, joins Melissa to chat about all things "Eerie on Sea."
Read Aloud Zoom In: Malamander with Author Thomas Taylor
The Teacher As... - March 04, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutesAre you looking for a 3rd-5th grade read aloud that will set your students' imaginations on fire? Malamander is it. Thomas Taylor, the author, joins Melissa to chat about all things "Eerie on Sea."
The SecEd Podcast: High-impact classroom routines
SecEd Podcast - February 22, 2023 08:04 - 1 hourThis episode looks at how to embed high-impact routines into your classroom and your teaching. We ask which routines or learning habits are the most successful and how can they be established in order to make teaching and learning more efficient and effective. We ask three key questions of our...
Ep. 79: Zooming In on Group Work with Dr. Claire Honeycutt
The Teacher As... - February 18, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutesDr. Claire Honeycutt is a college professor and she also homeschools her two young children. In this episode, the discussion centers around group work. Some topics include keeping in mind your learning objectives when structuring groups and providing opportunities for voice and choice.
Zooming In on Group Work with Dr. Claire Honeycutt
The Teacher As... - February 18, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutesDr. Claire Honeycutt is a college professor and she also homeschools her two young children. In this episode, the discussion centers around group work. Some topics include keeping in mind your learning objectives when structuring groups and providing opportunities for voice and choice.
The SecEd Podcast: How to plan great lessons
SecEd Podcast - February 08, 2023 06:07 - 1 hourThis episode considers effective lesson-planning in the secondary school, offering practical tips, advice and ideas for teachers and subject/curriculum leaders. Our experts discuss the difference between a planned lesson and a lesson plan. We ask what should be included in medium and short-t...
Ep. 78: The Teacher As Listener with Singer/Songwriter Vance Gilbert
The Teacher As... - February 04, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourIn this episode, Melissa chats with teacher and singer/songwriter Vance Gilbert about the power of listening and "pedagogy on the fly."
The Teacher As Listener with Singer/Songwriter Vance Gilbert
The Teacher As... - February 04, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourIn this episode, Melissa chats with teacher and singer/songwriter Vance Gilbert about the power of listening and "pedagogy on the fly."
Crossover: Upper Middlebrow Discusses The Diamond Age
TeachLab with Justin Reich - January 26, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourTeachLab is doing a crossover episode with the book podcast Upper Middlebrow hosted by Jesse Dukes and Chris Bagg. Justin Reich was invited on as their guest and are graciously letting us repost the episode under TeachLab. Upper Middlebrow Notes: We hit pause on recapping, and talk the inte...
The SecEd Podcast: School inspection & Ofsted
SecEd Podcast - January 25, 2023 06:56 - 1 hourThis episode tackles Ofsted school inspections, offering practical insights and tips – large and small – for secondary schools to help you thrive when the inspectors call. Three experts offer a wealth of advice including some simple tenets of best practice for preparing for and handling Ofsted...