Best Outstanding Teaching Practice Podcasts (2025)

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42. Scaffold up, don't dumb down! with Alex Fairlamb 31:30

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What if the supports we give students could raise the bar instead of lowering it? We sit down with Alex Fairlamb, Trust Teaching and Learning Network Lead and Assistant Principal, and author of The Scaffolding Effect, to unpack how temporary, responsive scaffolds help learners move from guided practice to genuine independence without sacrificing hi…

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Why Your Conversation About Angels Needs to be Respectful

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Podcast: Light on Life Season Twelve Episode Forty-Five We’re living in a time when people talk lightly about spiritual things—especially angels—without realizing the weight Scripture places on that conversation. Jude 4–10 pulls back the curtain and shows us why our words about the unseen world matter. Angels take center stage in this passage, not …

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Why An Outstanding Attitude Helps You Skyrocket

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Podcast: Light on Life Season Twelve Episode Forty-Four Thankfulness is more than a seasonal sentiment — it’s a life-shaping attitude that determines how you see God, yourself, and the world around you. As we enter another Thanksgiving season, Scripture calls us to give thanks always and to recognize that gratitude reflects the condition of our hea…

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Seven Sins Of The Seriously Deceptive Soul

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Podcast: Light on Life Season Twelve Episode Forty-Three Deception isn’t new — it’s been trying to slither its way into God’s people since the first century. Jude warns us that certain people “crept in unnoticed,” slipping into the church wearing masks of godliness while spreading ideas that distort truth, dismiss authority, and deny Jesus Himself.…

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Why Contending for the Faith Is for Genuine Believers

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Podcast: Light on Life Season 12 Episode Forty-Two We’re living in a time when truth is questioned, convictions are mocked, and following Jesus often means swimming against the current. Yet this is exactly what genuine believers are called to do—to stand firm and contend for the faith. Authentic believers aren’t spectators in the fight for truth; t…

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Why You Need To Beware Of Counterfeit Christians

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Podcast: Light on Life Season 12 Episode Forty-One In 2 Timothy 3:1–5, Paul warned that the last days would be filled with difficult people who appear godly but lack true spiritual power. These counterfeit Christians wear a mask of devotion yet deny the transforming work of the Holy Spirit. In this Light on Life teaching, Emery Horvath exposes what…

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How to Overcome the Perilous Times Preceding the Rapture

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Podcast: Light on Life Season Twelve Episode Forty In the Bible’s own words, we are living in the “last of the last days”—a period Scripture says will be marked by fierce, grievous, perilous times (2 Tim. 3:1–5). The “last days” began at Pentecost (Acts 2), and as that timeline nears its finish, the Spirit urges us to pay close attention, gain skil…

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How God’s War Trumpet Brings the End of the World

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Podcast: Light on Life Season Twelve Episode Thirty-Nine Nowhurch is a distinct and glorious event when believers—both the living and the resurrected dead—will be caught up to meet Jesus in the air (1 Thessalonians 4:16–17). In this Light on Life podcast, we explore the meaning behind the “trumpet of God,” that mighty, earth-shaking sound announcin…

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The Judgment Seat of Christ: How to Be Ready

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Podcast: Light on Life Season Twelve Episode Thirty-Eight Every believer will one day stand before the blazing brilliance of Jesus at the Judgment Seat of Christ. It’s not a throne of condemnation but a place of evaluation—where motives, faithfulness, and the quality of our work for God are tested by fire. Paul tells us to “take care how we build” …

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Built on the Powerful Rock: Jesus Is Our Cornerstone

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Podcast: Light on Life Season Twelve Episode Thirty-Seven Jesus is our cornerstone—the solid foundation on which everything lasting and true is built. In Matthew 21:42, Jesus points to Himself as “the stone the builders rejected” that God has made the cornerstone. What others dismissed, God exalted. What the world saw as weakness, God made strength…

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Prayer in Islam - Part 2: Cosmic Service, Worship and Prayer 1:00:52

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - Third Word Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of this podcast is HERE Music…

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Why Growth Is a God Thing You Should Engage

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Podcast: Light on Life Season Twelve Episode Thirty-Six What is growing in God? What does it mean to grow in God? “The Bible tells us in 1 Corinthians 3 that God is our partner in growth. That means only one thing: growth is a God idea. Consider it like a caterpillar becoming a butterfly. At first, it seems insignificant, but then it undergoes a re…

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Prayer in Islam - Part 1: Cosmic Service, Worship and Prayer 57:06

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - Third Word Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of this podcast is HERE Music…

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41. Removing barriers, changing lives with Krystian Liptrot (CEO of Life Changing Education) 42:56

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The education system is at breaking point. With unprecedented exclusion rates and 44,000 teachers leaving the profession last year alone, something has to change. Enter Krystian Liptrot, CEO of Life Changing Education (LCE), who's pioneering an approach so revolutionary it deserves your full attention. When host, Andy, visited LCE's facilities in N…

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40. The complexities of reading... and what teachers can do to address them with Dr Megan Dixon 38:27

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What happens when students can decode words perfectly but can't comprehend what they're reading? Dr. Megan Dixon, a literacy expert who bridges the worlds of classroom teaching and cognitive research, unpacks this growing challenge facing schools today. The conversation dives into what Dixon calls the "elongation of the ability range" - the widenin…

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39. Disciplinary Literacy in Primary Settings with Shareen Wilkinson 35:41

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Could disciplinary literacy be the missing piece in primary education? Prepare to have your assumptions challenged as education advisor Shareen Wilkinson reveals how young learners can benefit from thinking, reading, and writing like subject specialists – years before secondary school. Most educators associate disciplinary literacy with secondary e…

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38. How can secondary schools crack the reading nut? with Dr Laura Shapiro 39:18

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What if our understanding of reading development has been missing crucial elements? Dr Laura Shapiro, developmental psychologist and senior lecturer at Aston University in the UK, challenges conventional wisdom about literacy instruction and reading engagement in this thought-provoking conversation. Shapiro brings a refreshing perspective, explaini…

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37. Building a vocabulary-led curriculum with Lauren Bishop and Natalie Miles 38:44

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When literacy becomes everyone's responsibility, something remarkable happens to a school's culture. In this captivating conversation, we speak to Lauren Bishop (Literacy Coordinator and English Teacher) and Natalie Miles (Assistant Head) from The Bishop's Stortford High School about their journey to place vocabulary at the heart of their curriculu…

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The Good Person - On Honor and Dignity 49:54

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - Twenty-Third Word - First Chapter - First Point Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German …

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36. What does literacy utopia look like, and how can we get there? with Jennie Shearer 35:05

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What if every secondary school teacher knew how to teach a child to read? What if we stopped treating literacy as simply spelling and grammar exercises and instead recognised it as the foundation of all learning? In this thought-provoking conversation with English teacher and literacy lead Jennie Shearer, we explore the troubling reality that most …

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35. Breaking literacy barriers with Kaley Macis-Riley and Laura May Rowlands 39:42

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Host Andy Sammons welcomes two extraordinary educators who are transforming how schools approach literacy: Kaley Macis-Riley, Senior Lead for Quality of Education, and Laura May Rowlands, Head of English. Both working in schools with high levels of disadvantage, they share candidly about their journey to establish thriving reading cultures in an ag…

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The Good Person - On Mindfulness and Mortality 34:23

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Flashes - The Seventeenth Flash - Third Note Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of …

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34. The Role of EdTech within Literacy with Jenny Webb 37:01

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What happens when we treat reading as a checkbox rather than an ongoing developmental journey? Jenny Webb, Director of English and Literacy at Carlton Academy Trust, pulls back the curtain on the challenging reality of literacy in UK schools today. Despite government claims about improvements in reading standards, educators are experiencing somethi…

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33. Getting implementation right: Upstream, downstream and root causes with Mark Miller 33:50

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How do schools successfully implement change that actually sticks? Mark Miller, Director of Bradford Research School, joins us to break down the recent updates to the Education Endowment Foundation's implementation guidance - revealing why the social dimensions of change might be the most critical factor for success. The conversation dives deep int…

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32. Reading is learning: Breaking down the artificial barrier with Natalie Wexler 35:38

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Natalie Wexler joins Andy Sammons to tackle one of education's most persistent challenges: the artificial barrier between reading and learning. This eye-opening conversation dives deep into why traditional approaches to reading comprehension don't work - and what cognitive science tells us actually does. Wexler, author of The Knowledge Gap and co-a…

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31. Revolutionising Education: Aaron Leary's Journey from Teacher to Innovator 45:43

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Aaron Leary's journey - from a student grappling with language to co-founding Bedrock Learning - illustrates the transformative power of literacy in education. This episode explores personal experiences, teaching philosophies, and future aspirations in the PedTech sphere. Literacy, Aaron reveals, is more than just words; it’s a tool that shapes our…

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The Good Person - On Compassion (Rahma) - Final Part 46:21

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Flashes - The Fourteenth Flash - Second Station - Third Mystery Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The…

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The Good Person - On Compassion (Rahma) - Part 2 47:59

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Flashes - The Fourteenth Flash - Second Station - Third Mystery Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The…

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30. Interdisciplinary approaches to modern education with Carl Gombrich 42:54

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Carl Gombrich is the Lead Academic at London Interdisciplinary School and oversees curriculum design, teaching, and learning. He was previously a Professorial Teaching Fellow of Interdisciplinary Education at UCL and is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. In this episode, prepare to rethink higher education as Carl shares his journe…

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The Good Person - On Compassion (Rahma) - Part 1 30:37

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Flashes - The Fourteenth Flash - Second Station - Third Mystery Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The…

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29. The future of English with Elizabeth Draper 35:36

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Ever wondered how English education is evolving to meet the demands of our rapidly changing world? Join us for a fascinating conversation with Elizabeth Draper, a trailblazer in the realm of English education, as we uncover the profound shifts shaping this field. With over three decades of experience and her current role as deputy chair of the Engl…

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The Good Person - On Hope (Raja) 1:07:07

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - Second Word Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of this podcast is HERE Musi…

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28. Teaching early years speech and language with Steph Hammond 38:10

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Bedrock's Andy and Morgan are joined by Stephanie Hammond, who's a Teaching and Learning Consultant offering bespoke training, auditing and support in pre-phonics skills, early reading, phonics and spelling. As a Primary Teacher with over 20 Years of experience, Stephanie has worked alongside, trained and coached numerous EYFS practitioners, TAs, t…

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The Good Person - On Patience (Sabr) 1:10:12

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Flashes - The Second Flash - Fourth Point Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of thi…

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27. Implementing a disciplinary literacy strategy with Sophie Prescott 23:40

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With 20 years of teaching experience, Sophie Prescott has held various leadership roles across schools in the Midlands. From a background as a science teacher, her current responsibilities now include overseeing Reading and Literacy, supporting disadvantaged students, and contributing to SCITT development. She is passionate about each of these area…

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The Good Person - Homo Qur'anicus (The Qur'anic Human Being) 1:23:28

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - The Twelfth Word - Second Principle Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of t…

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26. Impactful trust-wide digital transformation with Richard Anderton 30:59

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Prepare to transform your approach to education technology with insights from Richard Anderton, the Digital Transformation Lead at the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP). Richard joins us to unpack his extensive role, focusing on how ATLP's digital strategies extend beyond simply handing out devices to students. Learn about the critical eleme…

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The Good Person - On God-Consciousness (Taqwa) 59:41

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - The Twenty-Third Word - First Point Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of t…

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25. Death by PowerPoint: Improving CPD at Trust Level with Mike Gardner 34:40

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How can you transform your teaching practices to be more engaging and effective? In this episode, we sit down with Mike Gardner, the Teaching and Learning Lead for Maritime Academy Trust, to explore his successful strategies for enhancing education across 13 primary schools in southeast London and Kent. From his innovative start-up, The Oracy Shift…

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The Good Person - On Sincerity (Ikhlas) 38:12

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Flashes - The Twenty-First Flash - Your First Rule Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German versi…

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24. Innovation in Further Education with Holly Barnes-Lomax 34:28

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Discover the hidden gems of Further Education (FE) as Holly Barnes-Lomax joins Bedrock Talks. Holly is the Teaching, Learning and Quality Lead at an FE college in Chesterfield. She takes us behind the scenes to explore the variety of courses, from vocational training to adult education, and the specialised support provided to SEND students. With he…

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23. Need for (more than) speed: fluency and oracy with Sarah Davies 36:39

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Sarah Davies is the author of Talking about Oracy which focuses on the development of effective communication beyond the parameters of the classroom. She is currently an Assistant Head Teacher at a secondary academy in the north-west of England. Alongside her teaching, she has also written articles for SecEd, The Headteacher and the Teaching Times,…

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22. Going from teacher to school leader with Dani Walley 36:50

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After so many comments, thoughts and requests from the first episode, Dani Walley returns to Bedrock Talks to discuss leadership and teacher development. Dani is an Assistant Principal leading on teaching, learning and curriculum in a large secondary school. Previously a Director of Humanities, Dani is passionate about empowering staff and students…

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21. Implementing a disciplinary literacy solution in secondary school with Katie Chanter 34:34

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Katie Chanter is a literacy leader for a large secondary comprehensive school, and has extensive experience of teaching English- including language development in early years. She has successfully implemented Bedrock, both tier 2 and 3 vocabulary, in her school. In this podcast, she discusses her gradual approach to a successful implementation, and…

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20. Literacy in the library: innovative reading strategies with Val Dewhurst 22:26

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Discover how to ignite a passion for reading and learning in your students with insights from Val Dewhurst, the dynamic Head of Library and joint Bedrock Learning lead at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (Quags). In our latest episode, Val speak to us about the library as the centrepiece of literacy in a school, as well as a place of safety and celeb…

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19. Waltz with the machines: Navigating ChatGPT as a teacher 34:22

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Ever wondered how AI can revolutionise education? Get ready to meet Patrick Hickey, the AI Teaching Guru, who turned traditional teaching on its head by embracing cutting-edge technology. This episode features Patrick’s remarkable journey into the world of artificial intelligence, starting with his creative experiment of generating a prequel to the…

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Resurrection and Afterlife in Islam - Part 14 37:55

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - Tenth Word - Sixth Truth Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book God, Evil and Suffering in Islam by Salih Sayilgan (Cambridge University Press, 2023) For an excellent introduction read E…

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18: Navigating dyslexia: A parent's guide - with Sally Collard 37:00

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What if understanding dyslexia could transform your child's reading experience? Join us as we sit down with dyslexia specialist Sally Raymond, who shares her heartfelt journey into the field, driven by her daughter's struggles with reading. Discover the crucial role parents play in offering unconditional reading support, highlighting how such suppo…

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17. Persistent and Consistent with Dani Walley: Aligning behaviour and pedagogy 32:18

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Ever wondered what it takes to transform behaviour culture in schools, especially in a post-pandemic world? In our latest podcast, we sit down with Dani Walley to discuss how the pandemic and social media have reshaped student behaviour, leading to challenges like shortened attention spans and reduced socialisation. Discover the groundbreaking conc…

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Resurrection and Afterlife in Islam - Part 13 42:02

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - Tenth Word - Sixth Truth Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book God, Evil and Suffering in Islam by Salih Sayilgan (Cambridge University Press, 2023) For an excellent introduction read E…