Episodes

  • I for Intentional Mistakes
    Oct 9 2024

    Letter I of the Call Yourself a Teacher podcast is for Intentional Mistakes. I describe how to use deliberate errors to enhance your students' learning experience.

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    7 mins
  • H for Hat Trick
    Sep 30 2024

    Letter H of the Call Yourself a Teacher podcast is for Hat Trick. Find out more about the power of triple success on progress, learning and engagement!

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    5 mins
  • G for Gain not Gap
    Sep 13 2024

    Letter G of the Call Yourself a Teacher podcast is for Gain not Gap. I share some insights on the Gap and Gain theory, and its important implications for us as educators.

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    6 mins
  • F for Finger Reading
    Sep 9 2024

    Letter F of the Call Yourself a Teacher podcast is for Finger Reading, a simple but versatile technique to monitor engagement, refine comprehension and encourage active participation.

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    6 mins
  • E for ELF
    Sep 6 2024

    Letter E of the Call Yourself a Teacher podcast is for ELF (End of Lesson Feedback). I describe a range of techniques to gather feedback at the end of a lesson and leave your learners with a sense of purpose and clear direction.

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    7 mins
  • D for Dictogloss
    Sep 3 2024

    Letter D of the Call Yourself a Teacher podcast is for Dictogloss. Find out more about this easy-to-use scaffolded and nifty method of teaching listening comprehension.

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    6 mins
  • C for Cheat Notes
    Aug 28 2024

    Letter C of the Call Yourself a Teacher podcast is for Cheat Notes. I describe how to implement this easy-to-use technique to promote knowledge retention and organsie revision.

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    6 mins
  • B for Brainstorming
    Aug 28 2024

    Letter B of the Call Yourself a Teacher podcast is for Brainstorming. I describe simple but effective ways to maximise impact of brainstorming techniques on learners.

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    8 mins