Teacher Podcasts
To some, the thought of more teacher-talk outside of work seems like extra PD but without the credit. However, with so many podcasts out there, they are a great way to expand your knowledge of teaching, keep up to date with theories and pedagogy, and inspire new perspectives.
We’ve narrowed it down to 6 superb podcasts that will inspire you to try something new, give you a good laugh, and educate yourself on the importance of supporting students with special educational needs (SEND). So, let’s get into the list…
Podcasts to inspire You
The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
In this podcast, former teacher John Spencer provides educators with strategies to help students reach their creative potentials through exploration of new, innovative, and futuristic techniques. His recent content has a strong focus on the use of AI and ChatGPT – because we all know students have started using it for their homework, and we’ve got to stay one step ahead!
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The 10 Minute Teacher Podcast
This helpful podcast will certainly inspire you to try something new. Host Vicki Davis invites awesome educators from around the world to discuss thought-provoking and relevant topics that affect teachers on the daily. Topics include: ‘How to Master Reading Differentiation’, ‘Self-Care Tips for Teachers’, and ‘How to Build Reading Stamina in Adolescent Learners’.
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Teach Me, Teacher
In ‘Teach Me, Teacher’, as the title suggests, we the teachers become students ourselves. Teachers and administrators from across the US are invited to offer different perspectives on the most informative topics. For example, ‘The Importance of Teacher Autonomy’, ‘The Power of Classroom Libraries’, and ‘What I Would Tell First Year Teacher Me”.
This podcast will help you better your craft, learn new skills, and get ideas to fuel your own learning.
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Podcasts to make You Laugh
Teachers Off Duty
Taking a light-hearted, comical approach to the education field, Teachers Off Duty has dedicated 3 seasons to discussing issues and topics we’ve all faced in both our professional and personal lives but perhaps felt too reluctant to talk about. Be prepared to laugh out loud listening to the most embarrassing and outrageous teacher fails or the most insane excuses students have given teachers. You won’t want to stop listening!
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Hot Mess Teacher Express Podcast
Hot Mess Teacher Express takes a laid back yet upbeat approach to conversations. If you need a good laugh or something to relate to, this podcast is for you! Hosts Jess and Vinny also dedicated a hilarious segment to comparing (and bickering over) differences between teaching in the UK and USA. Plus, when one of the hosts has almost 600,000 followers on Instagram, you know you’re in for a wild ride!
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Podcasts to Educate You
SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant
If you’re interested in becoming more aware about how you can support and teach young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), then this informative podcast is just right for you! Guests are invited onto the show to give their unique perspectives on how they are supporting SEND students, what approaches they are taking, and how you can support your students too.
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With so many great podcasts to choose from, it’s difficult to narrow it down to just a few. We’d love to know which podcasts you’re listening to recently!