I'm Mark Taylor and I interview educators from around the world so that I can enable you to support your children to live, learn and grow to their full potential
Latest Podcast Episodes
The Future of Education: Rethinking Traditional Methods
The discourse surrounding the transformative potential of education is vividly illustrated through the explorations presented in the recent series of Education on Fire. Each episode immerses the listener in the innovative methodologies employed by a myriad of educators who ardently advocate for systemic change as well as individual empowerment. The concept of backward design, championed…
Read MoreEmpowering Students Through Communication Skills
Tim Newman explores how communication is an essential pillar for success and the challenges that students face in developing vital skills, particularly in the context of contemporary educational environments. Tim expresses a pressing concern regarding the shortcomings of the current educational system, particularly its fixation on grades over genuine learning. He underscores the importance of…
Read MoreBuilding Lasting Change in Education: Insights from Dr. James Mannion
Dr. James Mannion is a distinguished authority on educational reform. He explains the concept of “backward design,” a strategic approach to implementing school improvement by beginning with clear objectives and working backward to identify solutions for current challenges. Dr. Mannion shares insights from his recent publication, “Making Change Stick,” where he emphasizes the necessity of…
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20 resources you can use to support learning
As discussed by guests on the podcast these include:
Mental Health, Wellbeing, Empathy, STEM, Maths, Spelling, Coaching, ELT & SpLD, PE, Parent Engagement, Teacher Observations, Productivity Tools
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"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
Nelson Mandela
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Most Recent Blog Posts
Primary Music Lesson 11
Primary Music Lesson: Rhythmically Speaking: 11 Call and Response Mark Taylor, director of Rhythmically Speaking, develops the samba ensemble with a call and response routine.
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Primary Music Lesson: Rhythmically Speaking: 10 Samba Ensemble Mark Taylor, director of Rhythmically Speaking, brings the previously prepared rhythmic elements together into a combined samba ensemble.
Read MorePrimary Music Lesson 9
Primary Music Lesson: Rhythmically Speaking: 9 Preparing the Ensemble: Agogo Mark Taylor, director of Rhythmically Speaking, prepares a primary school class for Samba ensemble with individual work with the agogo players.
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National Association for Primary Education
Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live.