Reading time, < 1 minuteWhy do some teaching strategies overwhelm students? Understanding Cognitive Load Theory can help teachers design lessons that reduce overload and improve student learning. In this episode of The Memory Toolkit, I explore the fascinating world of Cognitive Load Theory. Developed by John Sweller in 1988, this theory explains how our brains process and store information—and ..read more

Reading time, < 1 minuteHave you ever wondered why students forget so much of what we teach them? Whether you’re an experienced teacher or just starting out, my new podcast will help you rethink how learning happens — and how to make it stick. Episode Summary In this first episode of The Memory Toolkit, I explore: ✅ The science ..read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute Can we trust Ofsted school gradings? Our 145th interview is with, Tom Rogers, a history teacher, director of Edudate, Teachers Talk Radio and TeachMeetIcons. Listen to the podcast (38 minutes) In this podcast, listen to Tom and Teacher Toolkit founder, Ross McGill discuss: How Edudate was created? Online dating for teachers and Safety in online dating ..read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute How does learning happen? Our 144th interview is with Dr Paul Kirschner, an international speaker and researcher, and emeritus professor of educational psychology at the Open University of the Netherlands and guest professor at Thomas More University of applied science in Belgium. Listen to the podcast (44 minutes) In this podcast, listen to Paul and ..read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute How can teachers help improve student outcomes through reading? Our 143rd interview is with Ruth Everett, an English teacher for almost 40 years who supports senior leaders and colleagues to help student outcomes in reading. Listen to the podcast (32 minutes) In this podcast, listen to Ruth and Teacher Toolkit host, Libby Isaac discuss: The ..read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute What if schools in Wales extended the teaching day for pupils? In our 142nd podcast, podcast host Libby Isaac discusses the Welsh timetable trial with Nathan Glynn. Listen to this podcast (20 minutes) In this podcast, listen to Nathan and Teacher Toolkit podcaster, Libby discuss: The extended school day pilot in Wales will see over ..read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute How does your school strategically manage staff wellbeing? Our 141st interview is with Mark Solomons, founder and CEO of WelBee – an online platform that measures and improves staff wellbeing. Listen to the podcast (60 minutes) In this podcast, listen to Mark and Teacher Toolkit founder, Ross McGill discuss: Welbee’s startup story Building confidence as a ..read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute How can teachers improve student motivation? Our 140th interview is with Dr Andrew Curran, a paediatric neurologist and speaker for teacher CPD; focused on studying brain health and psycho-emotional health. Listen to the podcast (28 minutes) In this podcast, listen to Andrew and Teacher Toolkit podcaster Libby discuss: Key components of the brain and the ..read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute How do head teachers navigate leading their school community? Our 139th interview is with Dr Victoria Carr, head teacher of a primary school in England; author and British army reserve officer … Listen to the podcast (41 minutes) In this podcast, listen to Vic and Teacher Toolkit founder, Ross McGill discuss: What it’s like to train ..read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute What if technology offered a way forward for teachers to apply research recommendations? Our 142nd interview is with Sean Quinn, head of psychology at King’s Ely Senior School in Cambridge England … In this podcast, listen to Sean and Teacher Toolkit founder Ross McGill discuss LessonUp, a digital platform for teachers containing over one million ..read more