Episode 213: In the news #11
In this episode Jane and Fin discuss some of the latest education news and announcements from the Welsh Government, and ask - are we getting the political leadership we need and deserve in Wales? Take...
19 Nov 202558min
Episode 212: Barriers to learning #3: Low-level disruption
In the latest in a series looking at barriers to learning, Jane and Fin discuss low-level disruption. What does it look like, what causes it, and what can you do about it?Social media:* Facebook page:...
12 Nov 202545min
Episode 211: “Why I quit.” Literacy expert speaks out
Last week, literacy expert Elizabeth Nonweiler quit the Welsh Government’s expert literacy panel, calling it ‘not fit for purpose’. In this episode, she speaks to Fin and Jane about why she quit and w...
5 Nov 202532min
Episode 210: In the news #10, with Rob Randel
Fin takes a look at the latest Welsh Government announcements and speaks to special guest Rob Randel about developments in reading. Social media:* Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impactwales12...
22 Okt 202558min
Episode 209: Questioning for learning
In this episode Fin and Jane return to a popular topic - questioning. They take a detailed look at how to use questions in the classroom, including lots of worked examples. Social media:* Facebook pag...
15 Okt 202541min
Episode 208: Barriers to learning #2: Pupils don’t learn what they’re taught
In the second part of a new series looking at barriers to learning, Jane and Finola discuss what you can do if you’ve taught something, but your pupils aren’t learning it. Social media:* Facebook page...
8 Okt 202537min
Episode 207: Positive change, with Innes Robinson
In this episode, Fin and Jane are joined by Innes Robinson, executive headteacher of Pencoedtre and Whitmore High Schools in Barry. They discuss his career and how he has helped turn around challengin...
1 Okt 202538min
Episode 206: Barriers to learning #1: Passive learners
In this episode, Fin and Jane launch a new series exploring barriers to learning. They start by discussing passive learners. We’re delivering a workshop at the Thinking Deeply about Primary Education ...
24 Sep 202552min
