Let's Talk About Teaching

Why did you become a teacher and what do you get from the profession? Do you as a teacher feel empowered to make a positive impact on the lives of pupils learning in Scotland? 

In this episode we focus on the positive! Why we became teachers and what we get out of this demanding profession. We hear from two professionals who share their story of why and how they got into teaching. As well as added insight into what it's like to be a teacher in Scotland. 

Thanks to Anne for this episode suggestion. 

Special thanks to Bex and Sara for sharing their experience and insightful contributions. 

Why did you become a teacher and what do you get from the profession? Do you as a teacher feel empowered to make a positive impact on the lives of pupils learning in Scotland? 

In this episode we focus on the positive! Why we became teachers and what we get out of this demanding profession. We hear from two professionals who share their story of why and how they got into teaching. As well as added insight into what it's like to be a teacher in Scotland. 

Thanks to Anne for this episode suggestion. 

Special thanks to Bex and Sara for sharing their experience and insightful contributions. 

Are you a teacher concerned about the challenges of providing quality PE in an outdoor only setting? Do you think current restrictions to Physical Education provision in Scotland are devaluing this curricular subject?  In this episode we discuss how the current restrictions around PE are affecting our teaching practice and creating barriers to quality PE provision. Special thanks to our guest Dominic Tollan for his contribution to this episode and his recommendations for providing safe quality PE for pupils. 

Get in touch with the podcast at [email protected]

Are you a teacher concerned about the challenges of providing quality PE in an outdoor only setting? Do you think current restrictions to Physical Education provision in Scotland are devaluing this curricular subject?  In this episode we discuss how the current restrictions around PE are affecting our teaching practice and creating barriers to quality PE provision. Special thanks to our guest Dominic Tollan for his contribution to this episode and his recommendations for providing safe quality PE for pupils. 

Get in touch with the podcast at [email protected]

Do you think that digital learning on Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams and Glow Blogs will continue to be used in schools across Scotland? In this episode we explore the most helpful online resources, functionalities and strategies for streamlining workload around digital learning and exploring time efficient google functions and apps. 

Do you think that digital learning on Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams and Glow Blogs will continue to be used in schools across Scotland? In this episode we explore the most helpful online resources, functionalities and strategies for streamlining workload around digital learning and exploring time efficient google functions and apps. 

Do you think there is an inequality around the current demographic of Scottish teachers? Are you a Black Minority Ethnic teacher feeling disadvantaged or disheartened about promotion opportunities in your local authority? This episode is a call to action to promote an inclusive and diverse teaching workforce, that is representative of the increasingly diverse pupil demographic that we teach.

Do you think there is an inequality around the current demographic of Scottish teachers? Are you a Black Minority Ethnic teacher feeling disadvantaged or disheartened about promotion opportunities in your local authority? This episode is a call to action to promote an inclusive and diverse teaching workforce, that is representative of the increasingly diverse pupil demographic that we teach.

Are you a Special Education Needs teacher feeling marginalised? Do you think that mainstream education dominates conversations about contemporary education? This episode is dedicated to our ASN/SEN teaching professionals and all that they contribute to ensuring inclusion within our profession and Scottish education. 

Are you a Special Education Needs teacher feeling marginalised? Do you think that mainstream education dominates conversations about contemporary education? This episode is dedicated to our ASN/SEN teaching professionals and all that they contribute to ensuring inclusion within our profession and Scottish education.