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Teacher Planning Podcast
by Teacher Planning Podcast
A podcast to help teachers around the whole world plan outstanding lessons
Episodes
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International Teaching - Life as a Teacher in Bahrain
Julia discusses her life and teaching experiences in Bahrain, as well as brief mentions of her time living and working in Thailand. Got a young family and hesitant about the move? Julia explains why this is not an issue.
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PE (Theory) - Yr 9 - A BTEC taster to the skeletal system
Sophie discusses a lesson that is taught to year 9s in anticipation of beginning key stage 4. Her school deliver snippets of content to pupils in a 9-week program to give students the opportunity to discover what the PE BTEC course (and other subjects) is actually about and help decide whether or...
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International Teaching - Life as a Teacher in Japan
This episode explores life as a teacher in Japan and what life is really like. We discuss a typical day in school as well as cultural aspects, including addressing some misconceptions that some might have about the country. This episode is a must for those who are thinking about experiencing...
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Andrew Higgins – MFL Year 6 – 9 - Practically applying directions in a foreign language
This episode is a slightly alternative approach to teaching languages. Andrew describes his lesson on applying directions in a practical way. However, as Andrew is speaking from a 'TEFL' (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) perspective, he is actually describing the lesson from the target...
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English (Language) – Yr 11 – Walking, Talking Mock
Leading in to exam season, English Teacher, Lauren describes her lesson 90-minute with her top set year 11 group in which they go through some key exam techniques for an English Language paper. This particular lesson focuses on an extract from The Kite Runner. They start off with a ‘do now’...
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PE - Yr 8 - Cricket - Overarm throw for fielding
Amy describes her cricket lesson on the use of the overarm throw when fielding in cricket. Her lesson is described for one of her girls’ groups, but can be applied to all standards with the use of minor changes to activities if deemed appropriate. The lesson follows carefully thought out...
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History - Yr 9 - World War 1 and Recruitment
In the episode, Charlotte describes her 100-minute lesson on one of her favourite topics. Although Charlotte’s lesson won’t suit all, it is clearly discussed how the lesson can be either condensed down to 60 minutes or even extended over 2 lessons. With the lesson targeted at a mixed ability…
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MFL - Yr 11 - Revision
In an episode that was recorded in the middle of the Covid pandemic (when exams in the UK were still due to go ahead!), Jennifer demonstrates her years of experience in GCSE exams with particular hints and tips in MFL papers. This particular lesson is structured to include a combination of…
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International Teaching - Life as a Teacher in Singapore
This episode explores life as a teacher in Singapore. As previous colleagues in an international school in Singapore Dan (UK) and Mark (USA) reminisce about their experiences, ranging from the education system and the learning culture of local students through to lifestyle factors that could…
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PE - Yr 9 - Tennis Serve
Using the group structure discussed in the bonus episode, Joe explains and rationalises his lesson on the tennis serve. Typically, with this being a challenging lesson for both teacher and students, he discusses various differentiation strategies and paths the lesson can take. Follow Joe on…
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PE Bonus episode - How we structure our groups in preparation for GCSE
In this episode, Joe discusses his department’s strategy on grouping year 9 PE students (still KS3) so that they are best prepared for sport in KS4. This ranges from exam questions and theory content for the probable GCSE students to fun, engaging, alternative sports for the less enthusiastic...
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Maths – Yr 7 – Representing Sequences in a Table and Graphically (White Rose Maths)
Nicola makes her second appearance on the podcast after the success of her Circle Theorems lesson description in Term 1. In this episode she discusses her lesson on sequences, taken from a White Rose Maths scheme of learning. Nicola begins by explaining how White Rose Maths has changed her way of...
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Geography - Yr 7 - What is the Geology of Somerset?
Making her second appearance on the show, Catherine uses this opportunity to describe her year 7 Geography lesson in which the children explore the geology of their local area. As the second lesson within the scheme of work, the lesson structure and content can be applied to anywhere in the…
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International Teaching - Life as a Teacher in Malaysia
This episode explores life as a teacher in Malaysia and more specifically, Penang. Having also taught in the UK, Thailand, and the Malaysian city of Kuala Lumpur, Liz gives her personal account about teaching in international schools, what one needs to consider when thinking about teaching…
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Art/Photography - Yr 10 - What Makes a Successful Photograph?
Oli Thompson – Art/Photography – Year 10 - What makes a successful photograph? Ollie discuss his lesson in which GCSE students are given the opportunity to use high-quality, SLR cameras that they would never normally have access to. During this extended lesson, they are given a self-discovery…
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Dan Guiney – The Wider Planning and Inquiry Units
After teaching in a variety of countries over a number of years, History Teacher, Dan Guiney, discusses the process of planning itself and inquiry units. Like many others, Dan is a big believer that lessons should not be planned as individual lessons, but start from the end, create essential...
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History - Yr 8 - Triangular Trade and Slavery
After providing his insight into his whole planning process and enquiry units, Dan Guiney discusses the use of this within a lesson for year 8s on Slavery. This episode is slightly different to others, in the fact that Dan has a general 4-part structure that he explains, along with some ideas…
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MFL – Yr 7 – Les Animaux – Pets
Experienced teacher, tutor and producer of numerous MFL resources, Kate (Kate Languages) describes her lesson for year 7s on pets. Taking us on a journey from seeing pictures and repeating the words to some students writing a paragraph about pets, Kate explains this lesson in a way that any…
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Geography - Yr 7 – The European Migration Crisis
Jen discusses the topical and political subject of migration and provides students the opportunity to form or sway their own opinions on the reality of this area. This is done by exposing the class to facts and figures, leading to an analysis of the issue and why this is still such a hot topic....
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PE (core) - Yr 11 – Negative lesson experience
Definitely one for the trainees! In this alternative episode, Sam discusses a lesson he taught to a year 11 core group in which the lesson didn’t go as planned. Sam’s a trainee and understandably taught a lesson that didn’t go as he planned it. Sam details the reasons why this lesson didn’t go to...
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Alternative episode – Kat Howard – Curriculum Materials (Workbooks)
Senior Leader and author, Kat, speaks passionately about the use of workbooks in the classroom, including the design and use. Kat emphasises the importance in tailoring workbooks to your school and your curriculum instead of downloading from elsewhere for them to really be used successfully. We...
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Maths - Yr 11 – Circle Theorems
Nicola, winner of multiple teaching awards, talks through her 2-part lesson on Circle Theorems in the lead up to the Christmas break. The first lesson is focused on the ‘learning and understanding’, with the second part giving students the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge in a creative...
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History - Yr 9 - The American 1920s Boom
Well-travelled, experienced History Teacher, Andy, talks through his year 9 lesson about the 1920s boom, ranging from reasons for the cause of the boom to evaluating the positives and negatives of the boom. Andy uses a couple of methods that make the lesson relatable for students, including...
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Alternative episode - Deeper level questioning and generating quality within answers
In this episode, former Teacher of the year nominee, Kishore, discusses his use of a particular questioning technique that not only nullifies the opportunity for students to hide, but to also ensure that students have the chance to provide an answer of high quality instead of the first thing that...
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Business & Economics - Yr 9 – The Perfect Pitch
Australian-based Business and Economics Teacher, Janelle describes her lesson which ultimately aims at getting students to pitch a business idea to their class. The concept is built through tasks in which students identify/describe/analyse what makes a good pitch. The lesson also includes ‘The...
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MFL - Yr 7-11 – Writing techniques
BBC Bitesize content contributor Claire talks through a lesson she uses that can be taught to any student in any language between the ages of 11 – 16. Claire has over 12 years of teaching experience and has used this proven method numerous times, including in front of Ofsted inspectors. She…
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Geography - Yr 9 (GCSE) - Renewable Energy Resource Sustainability in the UK
Jonathan gives us a brilliant insight into teaching a group with such wide-ranging abilities. His systems and processes make this a seamless task whilst facilitating outstanding progress from every single child in the group. He details excellent use of a TA as well as methods to keep children...
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Alternative Episode - Fun Student Engagement Ideas
This episode explores some fun ways in getting children to engage with content being delivered using (some could say) risky methods. These include the use of mobile phones in the lesson, writing on their tables, standing on chairs and races around the classroom. The higher the risk, the more...
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Bringing Geology to the Classroom - Yr 7 - 11
This episode brings together Geology expert Pete and Geology ‘bringer to the classroom’ Hafsa. Pete discusses some of his ideas and Hafsa details how these can be used within the classroom, whether it be Geography or Science. Listen for a fascinating off-topic discussion between 31.30 and 42.23...
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English - Yr 7 - Using Verb-fronted Sentences more Effectively
Bruno uses this platform to discuss one of his literacy lessons with a group of year 7s at school and how he manages to get facilitate them in creating more complex sentences. The main strategy to this particular class is creating short, sharp tasks to keep them engaged. This lesson shows the...
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Maths - Yr 10 - Trigonometry
In this episode, Wayne discusses teaching trigonometry to a group of year 10s and how to keep a class that is predominantly boys engaged with the topic. Towards the end, he mentions the impact that certain books have had on him as a practitioner, including Craig Barton’s ‘How I I wish I’d Taught...
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Science - Yr9 - Atomic Model
Creator of revise-science.co.uk, Matthew discusses one of his lessons taught to Year 9 students on the Atomic Model. He has a quick-fire recap starter to set the lesson up and students engaged from the first minute. This particular description included addressing a common misconception and…
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Alternative episode - Emma Pass – Hybrid Learning and using Technology in Education
The first ‘Alternative’ episode! In this episode, author of Hybrid Learning – The Survival Guide, Emma explains the workings of hybrid schools, the effects on Teachers, students and parents. Also discussed is the use of technologies to not only supplement face-to-face teaching, but also as a way...
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PE Theory - Yr 10 - Movement Systems
Ryan explains his method of linking together everything that the students have learned about bones, joints and muscles. Previously, they have learned about them all in isolation, but now it comes to the tricky part of making sense of them all and how they link together. This can also be used as a...
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MFL - Yr 7+ - Planning a Piece of Writing
Best-selling education author, Dannielle, talks through a year 7 lesson in preparation for when they are going to do their piece of writing. She explains specific techniques used to create and maintain a positive classroom environment and ensure a high pace throughout the lesson. The lesson can…
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Geography - Yr 8 - Danger of the Single Story
I was privileged to talk to the Chair of the Geographical Association International Special Interest Group (GAISIG), Catherine, about her lesson on the Single Story. The lesson includes correcting common misunderstandings about those in LICs and HICs, using a very powerful Ted Talk...
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English - Yr 10 - Speech Writing and Analysis
In this episode, Oliver explains how to get children engaged with different tones of speech. He uses examples from Winston Churchill and Adolf Hitler that the students analyse, increasing their engagement and relations to speech techniques and their effectiveness through picking out the rhetoric...
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Maths - Yr 10 – Solving Harder Quadratics
Maths Lead Practitioner, Chloe, focuses on factorising ‘harder’ quadratics and the philosophy of modelling without tricks to deepen student understanding. The lesson is structured around fixed routines common to the department and the school as a whole – ensuring complete consistency throughout...
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Music - Yr 7 - Basic Ostinato Piano Playing
Hannah provides an insight as to how she would teach basic piano playing to Year 7 students. She explains that through thorough prior planning and preparation, the students know exactly what to expect from her lessons and this gives her the opportunities for thorough AFL and promoting some...
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Science - Yr 9 - The Digestive system
In this lesson, Paul takes us on a food journey through the digestive system, providing students with really clear and interactive demonstrations that should stick with them forever. He’s very clear with his timings and gives explicit detail as to what he wants from each section of the lesson,...
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PE - KS3 – Socially-Distanced Premier League-based orienteering
In preparation for non-contact PE lessons, Josh, explains an orienteering lesson using Premier League footballers to get students engaged. The podcast places particular emphasis on the quality of planning and how the students recognise the effort, making the lesson delivery itself an easier task,...
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