Episode 219: What to do about cognitive load
Jane and Fin return to one of the most popular topics they’ve discussed on this podcast - cognitive load theory. This time they look at it from a teaching perspective and what teachers are experiencin...
14 Jan 59min
Episode 218: Which country’s curriculum is best?
Happy New Year! In the first episode of 2026, Fin and Jane discuss a report that compares education systems around the world and ask - which country’s curriculum is best?Read the summary report here: ...
7 Jan 46min
Episode 217: Our year in schools
In the last episode of 2025, Fin and Jane look back over the last twelve months and discuss some of the schools they’ve worked with. We hope you have a very Merry Christmas and we’ll be back in 2026!S...
17 Dec 202528min
Episode 216: Vocabulary, with Alison Williamson
Jane and Fin are joined by Alison Williamson, a teacher and professional learning lead at Llanvihangel and Llanfoist primary schools in Abergavenny. Together they talk through vocabulary development a...
10 Dec 202548min
Episode 215: The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy
Fin and Jane discuss the publication of Fin’s new book, The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy: A Toolkit for Research-Informed Teaching. Order your copy here: https://amzn.to/4lsupnbSocial media:* Faceboo...
3 Dec 202529min
Episode 214: Executive functions, with Mitch Weathers
In this episode Fin and Jane are joined by a special guest from the US - Mitch Weathers, teacher and founder of Organized Binder - with whom they discuss executive functions and how they work in the c...
26 Nov 202536min
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
