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The School of School

The School of School

Becoming an effective teacher takes years of experience. Lucky for you, our podcast hosts have seen enough ‘aha!’ moments throughout their education careers to know which ideas are useful (and which should be avoided). Join Andy, Robin and Adam as they unpack current pedagogical thinking, chat about their education obsessions and share invaluable teaching tips for the classroom and at home. From big questions like, where does the inspiration to learn come from? To smaller ones like, which writing

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00:22:10

Episode 51: The physical and emotional benefits of...

The School of School ·

2022/03/09

Forest Bathing, Stinging Beasts, and more. In this episode, Andy and Adam are joined by The School of School Producer Robin, to discuss the benefits of exploring the outdoors and being amongst nature. Should field trips have less restrictions and tasks for pupils? What can inner-city schools do to explore nature? Plus, find out how to boost your creativity by 50%.

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00:19:58

Episode 50: Professional development for teachers. Is...

The School of School ·

2022/03/02

Master Yoda, Bill Campbell, and more. In this episode, Andy and Adam discuss the topic of professional development for teachers and leaders. Who teaches the people at the top? How can Headteachers get help? Plus, find out what lessons can be taken from the Singaporean system.

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00:28:49

Episode 49: Learning through storytelling

The School of School ·

2022/02/23

Totem Poles, Oysters in June, and more. In this episode, Andy, Emily and Adam are joined again by Fiona Smith - Product Manager at Maths — No Problem! to discuss the impact of learning through storytelling. Do we need to hear more maths storytelling in class? Does it already exist through explorative learning on the carpet listening to the teacher? Plus, hear about the amazing life and work of Alan Hermanson.

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00:24:18

Episode 48: How schools can encourage parents to play...

The School of School ·

2022/02/16

Technology changes, maths lessons for parents, and more. In this episode, Andy and Adam are joined again by Assistant Headteacher and Literacy Consultant, Katy Reeve, to discuss the relationship between school and parents. In what ways can schools build a stronger connection to parents? Do parents have anxiety with the way maths is now taught? Plus, Adam talks about managing a parent’s concerns and issues. This episode features an extra special guest — Adam’s pooch called Tink. Listen out for him in

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00:31:21

Episode 47: False argument between cognitive load...

The School of School ·

2022/02/09

Music theory, framing the focus, and more. In this mountainous episode of the podcast we have two Andes! — terrible pun, apologies — Andy Psarianos, CEO at Maths — No Problem! and Andy Ash, a researcher, teacher and Cheshire and Wirral Maths Hub Lead. They’re joined by regular hosts Emily and Adam to discuss the false argument between cognitive load theory and teaching through problem solving. Plus, Andy Ash shares two pointers that’ll make a huge difference for maths teachers.

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00:26:19

Episode 46: The connection between reading...

The School of School ·

2022/02/02

The 3-ness of 3, mandarins, and more. In this episode, Andy and Adam are joined by Assistant Headteacher and Literacy Consultant, Katy Reeve, to discuss the connections between reading and maths. Do we need to emphasise more that maths word problems are just a reading exercise? Are quadratic equations useful at all in real life? Plus, Adam makes a maths sentence out of Andy’s breakfast.

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00:15:04

Episode 45: The value of developing empathy skills...

The School of School ·

2022/01/27

Alien characters, self awareness, and more. In this episode, Andy and Adam are joined again by Justin Bullard, Founder and CEO of MPath Productions, to discuss the value of developing empathy skills and emotional intelligence in children. What’s the value of monster or alien characters in terms of connecting with kids? Plus, hear what are the emotional differences between kids and adults... are there even any?

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00:17:27

Episode 44: Tools to build resilient confident kids...

The School of School ·

2022/01/19

Sucking it up, Johnny cash, and more. In this episode, Andy and Adam are joined again by Justin Bullard, Founder and CEO of MPath Productions, to continue their discussion on building confident, empathetic learners. How can we manage punishment to better a bully’s perception and understanding? What was a turning point for Justin in terms of understanding others? Plus, the generational difference with handling emotions and empathy is discussed.

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00:26:21

Episode 43: Tools to build resilient, confident kids...

The School of School ·

2022/01/12

Fake accounts, Erik Estrada from CHiPs, and more. In this episode, Andy and Adam are joined by guest Justin Bullard, Founder and CEO of MPath Productions to discuss the building of confident and resilient learners. What helps improve a child’s empathy skills? Would these skills be useful for a bullied child? Plus, the challenges and dangers of having children using social media are discussed.

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00:24:13

Episode 42: Getting started on the right track

The School of School ·

2022/01/05

Feeling welcome, hanging up coats, and more. In this episode, Andy, Emily and Adam are joined again by special guest, Fiona Smith - a Product Manager from Maths — No Problem! How do we ensure kids get the best start possible? Just how valuable are early years observations? Plus, Andy reflects on the profound experience of being in a new environment as a kid.

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00:27:23

Episode 41: Using Popular Media in Teaching

The School of School ·

2021/12/29

Justin Timberlake, Gnomeo and Juliet, and more. In this episode, Andy, Emily, and Adam are joined again by special guest, Dr. Mario Trono, to discuss the role of popular media in today’s classroom. Is there a risk in showing popular media to learners? What are the benefits? Plus, here if it’s okay to replace reading a book with audio or a film?

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00:21:12

Episode 40: Beyond Early Learning Goals

The School of School ·

2021/12/22

Pizza Fridays, falling from footballs, and more. In this episode, Andy, Emily and Adam are joined by special guest, Fiona Smith - a Product Manager from Maths — No Problem! to discuss beyond early learning goals. What are the goals exactly? Plus, hear which topic is deemed to be less important for kids to be taught, and which topic is potentially emphasised as too important?

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00:18:23

Episode 39: Should we kill 'WOW' word of the week?...

The School of School ·

2021/12/15

The debate continues! In this episode, Andy, Emily, and Adam are joined by special guest, Dr. Mario Trono, to further discuss 'WOW' word of the week. Have our podcasters ever used the wrong word for the wrong occasion? What bodily function did Mario once threaten to do at a conference? Plus, find out which animal has over 40 different names in the UK, including 'Cheesy Bobs' and 'Monkey Peas'.

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00:20:00

Episode 38: Should we kill 'WOW' word of the week?...

The School of School ·

2021/12/08

Contradictory Dialect, Golf Karts, and more. In this episode, Andy, Emily, and Adam are joined by special guest, Dr. Mario Trono, to discuss 'WOW' word of the week. Is there a place for it in the classroom? Are these words easily forgotten? Plus, Emily suggests a regular activity that would likely have more impact.

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00:26:12

Episode 37: Edutainment - The role of fun in education

The School of School ·

2021/12/01

Minecraft, Plastic Surgeons, and more. In this episode, Andy, Emily, and Adam are joined again by special guest, Dr. Rachel Ralph from The Centre for Digital Media in Vancouver, Canada. Does play have a bad name in education? Do we need to allow more artistic freedom? Plus, hear what Zoltan Dienes' influence is on the classroom of today.

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00:16:25

Episode 36: Standard clocks

The School of School ·

2021/11/24

The King's foot, Andy's experiments, and more. In this episode, Andy, Emily and Adam discuss standards and conventions. What colour should clock hands be? Can too many conventions lead to misconceptions? Plus, find out where the world's original standard ruler lives.

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00:21:22

Episode 35: Carrots and Sticks

The School of School ·

2021/11/17

Dodgy haircuts, Henry Kissinger, and more. In this episode, Andy, Emily and Adam talk about feedback, prompts and punishment. Does criticism create better outcomes? Is a 'stick' only effective when the person wielding it is trusted? Plus, find out who got kicked out of their first high school...

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00:16:07

Episode 34: iPad or Paper?

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2021/11/10

Upside-down glasses, passport mistakes, and more. In this episode, Andy, Emily and Adam weigh up the pros and cons of both old-school and new-age ways of writing. Has the paper seen its day? Should we digitise everything? Plus, hear Andy tell of an interesting experiment on the brain.

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00:21:53

Episode 33: What is the point of spelling tests?

The School of School ·

2021/11/03

Trilingual childhoods, B-E-A-U-tiful, and more. In this episode, Andy, Emily, and Adam discuss the point of spelling tests. Are they essential? Are lots of random words the best way to learn? Plus, hear Emily speak of the importance of root words and phonics.

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00:21:31

Episode 32: Maths Visualisation

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2021/10/27

Crocodiles, TikToks, and more. In this episode, Andy, Emily, and Adam are joined again by special guest, Dr. Mario Trono, to discuss maths visualisation. What memories does everyone have of early maths visualisation? What word did Mario struggle with? Plus, Andy discusses a frustrating maths exercise that'll lead to misconceptions.

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