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. Lots of Sociology departments are made up of one person and this can present lots of challenges. Listen to the experiences and top tips from two teachers who have successfully navigated these tricky waters!
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 and some invaluable tips on how to do so.
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 positive psychology in our roles in sociology departments and the classroom.
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
Episode 8 | Effectively Supporting ECTs with Naomi White, Anna McGuire and Miss A
Early career teachers Naomi, Anna and Miss A join Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss their experiences beginning their careers teaching Sociology, advice for ECTs, and how ECTs can best be supported by colleagues.
6 Okt 202227min
Episode 7 | Teacher Wellbeing with Jenni Griffiths
Teacher, coach and counsellor Jenni Griffiths joins Katie in the Sociology staffroom to discuss teacher wellbeing and how sociology teachers can look after their own wellbeing and that of their teams.
29 Sep 202221min
Episode 6 | Dealing with Impostor Syndrome with Brandi Robin and Jon Hamer
Experienced teachers and heads of department Brandi and Jon join Katie in the Sociology staffroom to discuss how sociology teachers and departments can deal with impostor syndrome.
22 Sep 202231min
Craig and Katie on sequencing teaching
In this bonus 10 minutes, Katie and Craig discuss how teachers might sequence their teaching through the year.
15 Sep 202210min
