Podcast
Ed Talks
Hosted by David Ardley and Ryan Maxwell · EN
A Chat between two teachers in the International teaching circuit. We chat about all things educational.
10episodes
Episodes
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Episode 14: Boarding
Dec 1, 202100:26:26Tap to summarizeIn this episode we discuss our ideas around boarding houses.
Transcribe →Episode 13: Going International?
Oct 19, 202100:34:33Tap to summarizeIn this episode, David and Ryan discuss the considerations when entering the International teaching circuit for the first time.
Transcribe →Episode 12: How can a school nurture 'Buy in' from it's teachers.
Jul 18, 202100:29:58Tap to summarizeIn this episode Dave and Ryan discuss how schools can nurture commitment and a sense of 'buy in' from it's staff.
Transcribe →Episode 11: Considerations for Schools when using a Management Information Systems (MIS).
May 10, 202100:37:13Tap to summarizeDavid and Ryan are joined by Riza, a Data Manager to discuss how schools can use their Management Information Systems (MIS) well to improve their efficiency. Riza also shares his thoughts on the important considerations that schools ought to give when considering a new MIS for their organisation.
Transcribe →Episode 10: Teachers as content generators in their lessons.
Apr 17, 202100:26:19Tap to summarizeIn this episode Dave and Ryan discuss the importance of teachers being the content creators of their own learning materials.
Transcribe →Episode 9: What is an International School?
Mar 15, 202100:18:41Tap to summarizeIn this episode we discuss the challenge in defining an International School.
Transcribe →Episode 8: Recruitment
Feb 17, 202100:28:58Tap to summarizeEpisode 8 of Ed Talks discussing 'Green Flags' and 'Red Flags' in the teacher recruitment process from the perspective of schools and teachers.
Transcribe →Episode 7: Building Resilience in Schools through Stoicism.
Dec 10, 202000:50:58Tap to summarizeIn this episode we have a chat with Donald Robertson, a writer on resilience and Stoicism. We discuss the benefits that Stoicism can bring to schools as a way of building resilience amongst our students and teachers. Donald Robertson can be found on Amazon and we highly recommend his book 'How to Think like a Roman emperor - The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius.'
Transcribe →Episode 6: Mindfulness in Education
Nov 22, 202000:22:28Tap to summarizeEpisode 6 where we discuss mindfulness and resilience within our school communities.
Transcribe →Episode 5: Should schools teach faiths?
Nov 14, 202000:18:56Tap to summarizeED Talks discusses the role of religious education in schools today.
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