Unlearn Something
40. 'Adolescence' - A discussion about how schools should address misogyny and toxic masculinity
Welcome back to the Unlearn Something pod,
In today's episode we discuss a topic that has dominated social media and conversations all over the world: 'Adolescence' on Netflix.
Teachers - from EYFS to FE - know the deal and that this has been happening over a long time. Teaching is harder than its ever been. The system is outdated and increasingly irrelevant, behaviour systems are punitive and draconian and student wellbeing is suffering. And that's just at school.
What of the experience of our young people outside of school?
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39. Would you send your child to a PWI? Reflections on schools and privilege
Welcome back to the Unlearn Something Pod,
Miss S and Miss D discuss predominantly white institutions (PWIs), what they represent and why they are still a thing?
They are not just white spaces, or in an educational context independent or private schools, but culturally MOST state schools are PWIs.
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Show Notes
Saturday school links - https://saturday-club.org/
Information from Runnymeade Trust on Racism in Schools - https://www.runnymedetrust.org/our-work/resources
Article about the experiences of Blac...
38. 30 second attention spans: Reflections on student engagement
Hello everyone!
Welcome to episode 38. Today, we are talking about what challenges teachers face with student attention spans and methods of communication changing as well.
We shar our honest thoughts about the challenges of teaching who some might refer to as Gen Alpha, a lot of whom do not give a single 'eck about a single thing.
Have kids always been this way? Is it the influence of the internet? The fall out from COVID? Join the conversation as we delve into this topic.
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37. Happy half term catch up with Miss S and Miss D
Hello everyone! We are back.
It's been a while but we are back in the studio and we have a new episode for you. This time we are catching up on things that are happening in the classroom and out in schools. We are talking about half term rest, workload and INSET training and the differences between racism and anti- blackness.
Show Notes
BE Truth To Power fundraiser - donate here!
https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/be-truth-to-power/
More information about racism and antiblackness in schools - the report by B...
36. A diary of a SENDCO - an interview with Miss E
Welcome back to the Unlearn Something pod!
This week, we are well into the school term and things are looking good. Many teachers would have made the leap into SENDCo positions starting September.
She shares her wealth of knowledge, what motivates her to continue her work in the SEND/Inclusion space and what it means to be a successful SENDCo.
A great SENDCo can be transformative for so many in the school community and today we have the pleasure of speaking to one of the most fervent advocates for children that I have ever...
33. The Summer of Discontent.
Welcome back to the UnlearnSomething Podcast and our first episode for the school year.
In this episode, Miss S and Miss D reflect on the summer of discontent.
We discuss the results of the general election, the appointment of Bridget Phillipson as the new Education Secretary and we give our thoughts on the anti-immigration riots and online disinformation.
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34. Challenging Islamophobia in UK Schools
Hello!
We are back with another episode of the Unlearn Something podcast. Today, we are tackling a big topic that every school has a responsibility to address- Islamophobia.
The reality is that in many schools across London and the UK, the majority of our students are Muslim. The reason why this has come about is a different episode. Teachers who want to unlearn and tackle this topic can join two upcoming workshops that give teachers the knowledge and strategies to do so from prominent speakers and educators.
CHANGING THE NARRATIVE: CHALLENGING ISLAMOPHOBIA...
33: Mama - Teacher - Tired
We are back!
Its been a great summer - full of good times, rest and relaxation - and Miss D and Miss S are back in the studio with some exciting new guests on the show and a some new topics to discuss.
In today's episode, Miss D and Miss S are joined by Miss O for a discussion on how she juggles her career as a middle leader in a secondary school and her time as a new Mom.
We will discuss how being a mother can influence your teaching style, strategies for...
32. AITA? Teacher and Parent Edition
In this week's episode, Miss S and Miss D tackle some common scenarios that teachers need to navigate when communicating with parents.
Fortunately, most of the time parent interactions are overwhelmingly positive but sometimes things can get a little tricky.
Today's episode hope to shed some light on what we would do in different situations. This is one example of the invisible workload that teachers have, navigating the rollercoaster of parent communication!
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31. The UK General Election 2024: What are the Education Manifestos saying?
Welcome back to the Unlearn Something pod!
This week, we take a look into the education manifestos from each of the major parties and see what the plan is for this big education system in the UK.
There are some plans to address some of the concerns coming out of the education sector but the OVERWHELMING majority seemed full of non statements, smoke and mirrors.
Listen to the hear our thoughts! If you have anything to add, send us a message on Spotify or email us on the address below.
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