Episode 236: The scaffolding effect, with Rachel Ball
In this episode, Fin is joined by educator and author Rachel Ball.They discuss her book 'The Scaffolding Effect' (co-authored with Alex Fairlamb) and explore how teachers can use scaffolding and adapt...
17 Jun 29min
Episode 235: Estyn’s 10 year record
Estyn is the final arbitrator of self-evaluation and quality in Wales’s schools, especially at primary level. But how much influence does the inspectorate have on outcomes, and is the inspection proce...
10 Jun 41min
Episode 234: Why isn’t the disadvantage gap closing in Wales?
The disadvantage gap in education is persistent and deeply damaging to educational outcomes. In this episode, Finola asks: Why is the gap not closing in Wales?Social media:* Facebook page: https://www...
3 Jun 51min
Episode 233: Executive Functions, with Mitch Weathers and Sarah Oberle
Fin is joined by Organized Binder creator Mitch Weathers and first grade teacher Sarah Oberle to discuss their new book - Executive Functions for Every K-3 Classroom. To order their book, visit:Execut...
20 Mai 35min
Special episode: Wales’s new education minister
Wales has a new Cabinet Minister for Education - Anna Brychan. In this bonus episode, Fin looks at Ms Brychan’s record in education and the challenges she faces in her new role. Social media:* Faceboo...
14 Mai 14min
Episode 232: Post-election fallout - what happens now?
After the Senedd election Wales has a new government led by Plaid Cymru. But what will this mean for education policy? Fin is joined by Tom Breeze from the Emma and Tom Talk Teaching podcast to discus...
13 Mai 51min
Episode 231: All about forgetting
It’s frustrating when your pupils have forgotten what you’ve taught them - but actually, forgetting is an essential part of the learning process. Fin explains why forgetting is not a villain, but a su...
6 Mai 37min
Episode 230: Are your pupils paying attention?
Getting pupils to pay attention in class is difficult, but it seems attention spans are getting shorter. In this episode, Fin explains the problem and what you can do about it. Social media:* Facebook...
29 Apr 27min
