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More Teacher TalkHope and Fear: leadership during a global pandemic, with Robert FordIn this epsiode I talk to Robert Ford, Director of Heritage International School in Moldova. Episode 10 of More Teacher Talk coincided with the beginning of the global pandemic and captured thoughts and responses from him as a school leader and ambassador. Now, seven months later, we return to find out how school, and life, has changed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.We discuss Marcus Rashford, Dame Alison Peacock, Geoff Barton, Lyfta Education, the British Council and some of the other voices of hope that have lifted our collective efforts and sense of belonging.
2020-10-291h 17
Total Movie RecallTMR 038 – Babe: Pig in the City This week on Total Movie Recall, we watched the Sophie’s Choice of talking pig movies — Babe: Pig in the City. You might remember it as a sweet children’s fantasy movie about cute talking animals, but that’s just your brain trying to protect you from the harrowing nightmare that is this film. Dogs are hung from chains and drowned in front of us. Crippled Jack Russell Terriers are killed and teased with the sweet release from their worldly limitations, only to be cruelly pulled back into their wheelchair prison. Ryan and Steve started this movie as boys...
2020-09-1400 min
More Teacher TalkA Bucket of Coal, with Les JonesA Bucket of Coal is a rare opportunity to explore the life and career of Les Jones. From the North Welsh coalfields, the pits and through the heartbreak of the Gresford tragedy, Les went on to receive a scholarship to attend Magdalen College, Oxford - taking his voice and passionate commitment to social justice with him. In this podcast he shares some of his experiences and explains how he became a teacher. His wisdom, knowledge and humour shed light on a range of topics including equality, global citizenship, wealth, wellbeing, academic life, love and and the eternal bonds of fri...
2020-08-061h 17