Episode 120: The trouble with online professional learning
Since the pandemic, professional learning has increasingly moved online, with a proliferation of virtual courses and digital platforms. In this episode, Jane and Fin discuss the pros and cons of this ...
21 Jun 202340min
Episode 119: Knowledge that makes a difference
In this episode, Fin and Jane look back at some of the discussions they’ve had with each other and with special guests about the knowledge that makes a real difference in the classroom. They’ve chosen...
14 Jun 202340min
Episode 118: Budget cuts - the threat to education
Schools across Wales are strapped for cash and struggling to deliver for pupils. In this episode, Fin and Jane discuss the implications of budget cuts on the classroom and look at what services the We...
7 Jun 202347min
Episode 117: Questioning
What is questioning? Why is it important? How can teachers improve questioning in the classroom? Appropriately, Fin and Jane will be answering all these questions in this episode. Buy Power Up Your ...
24 Mai 202339min
Episode 116: Making curriculum work in the classroom
In this episode Jane and Fin are joined by special guests, headteacher Louise Edgerton and deputy head Jodie Stewart from Hyndland Secondary School in Glasgow, Scotland. Impact Wales has worked with ...
17 Mai 202322min
Episode 115: CfW progress and problems
In this episode, Jane and Fin discuss a recent Welsh Government report into the implementation of Curriculum for Wales. Our Scottish Future podcast, How Excellent is the Curriculum for Excellence?: ...
10 Mai 202354min
Episode 114: Reading revisited
This special compilation episode features highlights from three previous episodes focused on that all-important topic - reading. Buy Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pe...
3 Mai 202354min
Episode 113: The Estyn effect
Estyn recently made an announcement about changes to the school inspection process in Wales. In this episode Fin and Jane discuss what the changes are and what they mean for schools. Buy Power Up Yo...
26 Apr 202345min
