Fiona Pryce interviews Councillor Anntoinette Bramble, who is a Deputy Mayor in Hackney, about the pioneering approach to Spanish immersion teaching in their schools, starting in nursery and primary, which has led to wonderful outcomes on language uptake at secondary level. Listen and find out how the work is underpinned by a strong sense of community; empowering learners and their families, and also celebrating the community’s rich diversity, and wide range of languages spoken. 

Episode 6 - Hackney Borough Council – an award-winning case study in immersion language learning – with Cllr Anntoinette Bramble.

In this episode, the host talks to Lucinda Powell, an Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning in a boys school in South Oxfordshire, England.

Lucinda's interests lie in the intersection between psychology and education and include memory and learning, special educational needs, social influence and pupil-teacher relationships in schools, mental health and wellbeing. She shares this passion through her podcast ‘Psychology in the Classroom’ which aims to make psychological research on learning and education accessible to all. Lucinda was recently named ‘Psychology Teacher of the Year’ by the British Psychological Society. 

This episode will explore these topics, as well as other related talking points derived from Lucinda's career and expertise. Press play!

52. Psychology in the classroom with Lucinda Powell

In this episode, Nicola Woodford-Smith and Professor Paul Glaister discuss the record-breaking Summer 2024 entries for A Level mathematics and what this means for the future of our subject along with what this means for Higher Education entries. They also discuss the Large Data Set and how this could further be integrated into study.

Ep32: Celebrating the A Level surge with Professor Paul Glaister

Join Pam and Bennie Kara as they discuss a range of topics, including Bennie’s new book ‘The Diverse Curriculum,’ and the practicalities of enriching your curriculum to be more inclusive and diverse. Other aspects discussed include what the future of English GCSE could look like and how to foster a love of literature in the classroom. 

Ep 14: Ideas to improve your students' feelings of belonging and thoughts on the future of English

In this episode, Dr Tom Crawford talks with Nicola Woodford-Smith about the projects he is involved in that help promote a culture of enthusiasm and joy around mathematics. Be prepared to hear of Tom's maths tattoos, his latest TED talk theme involving teaching maths using video games and just how he got the reputation of being the 'naked mathematician'!

Ep 33: Don't say the 'm-word' with Tom Crawford

The artist Brook Tate, talks with Nicola Woodford-Smith about his recent discovery of how colours and shapes can help unlock the key to learning the fundamentals of mathematics. Brook shares how he made this discovery and where in the world he has been sharing his creative practice. 

Ep 34: Can art really help us learn maths? with Brook Tate

Bruno Reddy OBE and Nicola Woodford-Smith share their love of maths education throughout this episode. The founder of Times Table Rock Stars shares how the idea became reality in turning young learners into rock legends via learning their times tables, and how this incredible platform has changed the learning into such fun for so many.

Ep35: Achieving Rock Status with Times Table Rock Stars with Bruno Reddy

Ep 15:  Voices in Education: Oracy, young males and the impact of Social Media

Join Pam McLoughlin, from The Full English and Nicola Woodford-Smith from The Right Angle for a joint podcast discussing Post-16 English and maths with Alastair Mullins, Assistant Principal at HRUC and Hollie Barnes-Lomax, Teaching, Learning and Quality Lead in Further Education at Chesterfield College.

Ep36 – Post-16 English and maths with Hollie Barnes-Lomax and Alastair Mullins

Here is the description: Join Pam McLoughlin, from The Full English and Nicola Woodford-Smith from The Right Angle for a joint podcast discussing Post-16 English and maths with Alastair Mullins, Assistant Principal at HRUC and Hollie Barnes-Lomax, Teaching, Learning and Quality Lead in Further Education at Chesterfield College.
 

Ep 16 – Post16 English and Maths with Hollie Barnes-Lomax and Alastair Mullins

Nicola Woodford-Smith and Heidi Kirkland PhD, talk about how teachers can adopt pedagogical strategies to avoid anxiety triggers in their classrooms and dispel the myth that maths anxiety is just a dislike for the subject. Heidi has recently released a new book, Maths Anxiety; Solve the equation and she talks about the psychological angle that is threaded throughout. 

Ep37: Is maths anxiety just a dislike for maths? with Heidi Kirkland

This podcast is here to generate a conversation about the importance of language learning and the pivotal role it plays in developing a more well-rounded, accepting and diverse generation of the future. With the help of key thought leaders, education specialists and students, we're embarking on a journey to uncover today's languages classroom as well as the best ways to help languages thrive. Join us!

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the panel and guests on the show. These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of Pearson.

Episode 6 - Hackney Borough Council – an award-winning case study in immersion language learning – with Cllr Anntoinette Bramble.

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