Episode 16 | Delving into Deep Dives with Stephen Joel
Experienced sociology teacher and department head Stephen Joel joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to talk about "deep dives" from OFSTED - what to expect, how to cope, how to flourish. Essential l...
1 Des 202233min
Episode 15 | Embedding Oracy into the Sociology Classroom with Amy Rose
Experienced Sociology teacher Amy Rose joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss the importance of oracy and how and why to embed it into sociology teaching.
24 Nov 202230min
Episode 14 | The Importance of Politics to Teaching Sociology, with Dr Duncan Hall
Sociology and Politics Subject Lead for tutor2u, Dr Duncan Hall joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss how politics is important in sociology, and how teachers can improve students' politic...
17 Nov 202241min
Episode 13 | Growing Sociology As An Option Choice With Sunny Gunessee & Stuart MacDonald
Sunny and Stuart join Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss their experience of growing Sociology in schools and colleges. Great advice on starting Sociology at another level (e.g. introducing G...
10 Nov 202231min
Episode 12 | Working in a one person department with Matt Townsend and Chloe Lister
Experienced sociology teachers Matt and Chloe join Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss the challenges and opportunities of working in a one-person department and how to make a success of it. L...
3 Nov 202223min
Episode 11 | 21st Century Sociology with Nabihah Ahmed
Experienced Sociology teacher and head of department Nabihah joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss the importance of incorporating contemporary events and research in sociology teaching an...
27 Okt 202228min
Episode 10 | Applying Lessons From Positive Psychology to Teaching Sociology with Afsar Ali
Afsar Ali, former social sciences teacher and head of department, now a holistic wellbeing coach and consultant, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss applying ideas from the field of posi...
20 Okt 202232min
Episode 9 | Embedding Careers into Sociology Lessons with Dr Alison Hui
Dr Alison Hui, from Lancaster University, joins Katie in the Sociology staffroom to discuss the value of embedding careers into Sociology lessons, along with practical suggestions of how to do so.
13 Okt 202238min
