Episode 29 | How to make effective starters, with Ian Luckhurst
Experienced sociology teacher Ian joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to share some of his great ideas for starting lessons, and explore the reasons why simple, effective starter activities work.
16 Maj 202433min
Episode 28 | GCSE Troubleshooting, with Vicki Woolven
Subject lead for GCSE Sociology, Geography and History at tutor2u, Vicki Woolven, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss misconceptions about GCSE Sociology and how to deal with some of the problems that are specific to that qualification.
25 Apr 202437min
Episode 27 | Supporting and Retaining Trainees, with Alison Wiggins
Subject leader for PGCE Social Sciences at UCL, Alison Wiggins, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom for a fascinating discussion about trainee teachers and how we can support them in the early part of their career.
18 Apr 202444min
Episode 26 | In conversation with Duncan & Katie: Issues and concerns for teachers towards the end of the Spring term
In a departure from the usual format, usual host Katie and subject lead Duncan have a conversation about issues that teachers face at this time of year: when to "start revision", what to do if there's content still to complete, etc.
14 Mars 202424min
Episode 25| Teaching Culture & Identity, with Shahina Yasmin
Experienced sociology teacher, Shahina, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss switching to the optional topic of Culture & Identity, why you might want to, challenges faced, and advice for teaching it.
7 Mars 202427min
Episode 24 | How to Lecture Less, with Katie Tyler
Regular host Katie Tyler joins Duncan in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss how and why to lecture less and have more student-focused lessons. Lots of practical tips and professional discussion about teaching and learning.
29 Feb 202436min
Episode 23 | Helping students who have underperformed in their mocks, with Kate Flatley
Experienced Sociology teacher and YouTuber Kate Flatley (@theteachersociology) joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss "bouncing out of the pit" - how to encourage and support students whose mocks show they have a lot to do!
22 Feb 202435min
Episode 22 | Methods in Context Revisited, with Craig Gelling
Experienced Sociology teacher Craig Gelling (aka The Sociology Guy) rejoins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to once again look at the Methods in Context question and how to help students prepare and revise for this.
15 Feb 202430min
