That Staff Room Podcast
By That Staff Room Podcast
With over 20 years combined teaching experience Sean and Miriam cover a range of topics from School trips to teaching tips.
Episodes drop every two weeks, look out for updates on all of the socials.
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That Staff Room PodcastOct 17, 2022
S2 EP3 - Uniform, do we need it?
This week Sean and Miriam brave the topic of Uniform and discuss whether uniform is still necessary in 2022. They start by reflecting on their own experiences of uniform in their childhood and then in their work within schools. They look at the reasons for uniform and look at the arguments for flexibility and the consequences when we don't get it right. Although they can't promise to settle the debate they relish bringing the question to the listener.
S2 EP2 - A great teacher or a teacher of great lessons?
Sean, Miriam and special guest Fran Njovarna discuss what it means to be a great teacher. They delve back into their own childhoods and education to reflect on their own favourite teachers of the past and what made them "great". They discuss the difference between great resources and great teaching practise as well as talking about the considerations of someone who plans lessons for others to use. They also reflect on how best to set cover work for others before finishing the episode off with some top tips on how to develop your teaching practise and lesson planning.
S2 EP1 - Back to School
This week Sean and Miriam are joined by special guest and assistant Principal, Narayan Deb. They discuss the first real results day in three years and how it felt in comparison to previous years. The talk about how to welcome new staff at your school and when it goes wrong. They also talk about Inset days and the do's and don'ts before ending on the top tips for a good start back to school life after the Summer Holiday.
EP10 - That Well-being episode
This week Sean and Miriam discuss well-being at school. Firstly they discuss their own experiences with then their well-being hasn't been at its best before moving on to thinking about what schools can do to support employee well-being. They discuss what has worked for them and top tips for teachers to consider.
EP9 - The exam season. Are you a Crammer or a Planner?
Good luck to all staff and students over the next 8 weeks!
EP8 - New kid on the block.
EP7 - Tis the season!
They reflect on how Christmas time in schools has changed over the years and how Covid has had an impact. They also shine a light on the great work at https://www.trusselltrust.org, who's mission it is to stop UK hunger - an important time of year to check them out.
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EP6 - So you think you can teach? Life as a trainee teacher.
This week Sean and Miriam talk about their first two years of teaching and are joined by special guests Hassan and Tobi who went through their trainee years during a global pandemic. Is teaching for you? This episode provides you with the insight of 4 very different teachers who each had their own unique route into the wonderful profession.
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EP5 - What happens on a school trip... stays on a school trip.
This week Sean and Miriam talk about School trips. After 2 years of disrupted education and nationwide lockdowns schools are finally able to send students out into the world on all important school trips. But what happens on a school trip behind the scenes?
After reflecting on their own experiences from childhood they offer tips, insights and anecdotes from their school trips. Subscribe now and be a part of the conversation. Follow us on all of your favourite socials: www.instragram.com/thatstaffroompodcast www.facebook.com/thatstaffroompodcast www.twitter.com/thatstaffroom https://www.linkedin.com/in/that-staff-room-podcast-76b36921a/ thatstaffroompodcast@hotmail.com
EP4 - Open evening: Is it all a facade?
This week Sean and Miriam talk about Open evening. It's that time of the year again where schools open up to prospective students and parents, puling out all of the stops, dusting off the Bunsen Burners and filling the corridors with Music and entertainment. But is it for real? Do open evenings give represent a fair reflection of school life and culture? After reflecting on their own experiences from childhood they offer tips, insights and anecdotes from their opening evenings. Subscribe now and be a part of the conversation. Follow us on all of your favourite socials: www.instragram.com/thatstaffroompodcast www.facebook.com/thatstaffroompodcast www.twitter.com/thatstaffroom https://www.linkedin.com/in/that-staff-room-podcast-76b36921a/ thatstaffroompodcast@hotmail.com
EP3 - That one about behaviour
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EP2 - Surviving Autumn Term
This week Sean and Miriam discuss that Autumn Term and strategies they use to stay motivated as the temperature drops, the nights draw in and the real work begins for the academic year.
They discuss the new proposal for a 5 day OFSTED inspection and shine a light on Rita Pierson for those of you who need some inspiration.
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EP1 - Why teach?
This week Sean and Miriam talk about what inspired them to teach and discuss common reasons why others teach. They also offer their insights on what you gain from teaching.
They also discuss the "catch up" with an eye on returning to school after two disrupted years due to Covid-19.
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That Staff Room Podcast intro pod
Introducing your new favourite education podcast as teachers Sean Whitehead and Miriam Sechere talk through everything from school trips to top tips.
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