Brighter Thinking Pod

Oct 24 2024 54 ep. 38 mins 29

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Welcome to the Brighter Thinking Pod from the International Education group of Cambridge University Press & Assessment. We provide a place where international education enthusiasts from all backgrounds can come together to discuss the challenges faced by teachers in a modern classroom and discover new teaching ideas. Our panels consist of teachers, authors, key subject figures and more. If you'd like to get involved, follow us on Twitter or Instagram @CambridgeInt and send in your show suggestions!

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Ep 48: Creating a Wellbeing Framework in your School

Oct 24 2024 61 mins

Today, we’re going to be taking a closer look at student wellbeing in schools and how you can create a wellbeing framework for your class. Along the way, we also discuss the importance of considering oracy and resilience. We also explore the development of our new primary and lower secondary curriculum and resources. Although the focus of this episode is on primary and lower seco

Ep 47: Teaching the Climate Emergency

Oct 20 2024 30 mins

Today we're going to be taking a closer look at teaching the climate emergency; we look at what the impact is for the planet and our classrooms. Plus, we introduce you to our climate and sustainability teaching ideas that work alongside books in the our Cambridge Reading Adventures series. Our host for today is Tamsin Hart. She is joned by Cindy Forde and Eddie Rippeth. Cindy is a

Ep 46: How Schools Can Create an Effective Predicted Grades Policy

Sep 18 2024 27 mins

Today, we’re going to be taking a closer look at predicted grades – dispelling misconceptions and giving advice for how your school can create an effective predicted grades policy. Our host is Laura Kahwati, Education Manager for Thought Leadership at Cambridge. She is joined by two special guests. Simon Child is the Head of Assessment Training at the Cambridge Assessment Netw

Ep 45: Early Years Teaching and Learning

Jul 19 2024 48 mins

In today's episode we are discussing one of the most important stages of a child's development: early years. For this episode, we're joined by Abigail Barnett, Director of Cambridge 3-19 Curriculum, who has overall responsibility of the Cambridge Early Years Programme. We're also joined by Alison Borthwick, International Education Advisor and Cambridge Author. Our host today is S

Ep 44: Cultivating Green Shoots: A Practical Guide to Climate Change and Sustainability in Your School

May 08 2024 33 mins

Following on from Ep 43: Introduction to Climate Change, in this episode we look more closely at how teachers, school leaders and learners can nurture sustainability education in their school. Our host for this episode is Head of Thought Leadership at Cambridge, Paul Ellis. He is joined by special guest, Dr Mona Chiriac. Mona is an educational consultant, international lead traine

Ep 43: Introduction to Climate Change Education

Mar 27 2024 16 mins

Welcome back to the Brighter Thinking Pod from Cambridge. In today's episode, we're starting to think about climate change education, moreover, what is education's role in tackling the climate crisis? Our host for this episode is Head of Thought Leadership at Cambridge, Paul Ellis. He is joined by special guest, Chrsitine Özden. Christine is the Global Director for Climate Educ

Ep 42: How to be an Effective Maths Teacher in the Fast-Changing Modern World

Jul 27 2023 59 mins

In this episode, we discuss a topic that is never far from teachers' lips: technology! From ChatGPT to Wolfram Alpha, we look at how teachers are still the most valuable asset a student has, even in this world of rapidly-advancing technology. Our host for this episode is Commissioning Editor for our maths titles at the Press, Arifah Khan. She is joined by two special guests, Karen

Bonus ep: How Students can get Match Fit for Examinations by Learning from Elite Athletes and the Latest Scientific Research

Jul 20 2023 35 mins

This is a special five part mini-series where we are focusing on how best to eat healthily throughout our lives and encourage other people to do the same. In this fifth and final episode, we discuss what students can learn from elite athletes when preparing for their examinations. Your host for this episode is Paul Ellis – Head of Teaching and Learning Strategy at Cambridge Asse

Bonus ep: The Difficulties and Avenues for Delivering Educational Offerings About Healthy Eating to Minoritized Ethnic Communities

Jul 13 2023 33 mins

This is a special five part mini-series where we are focusing on how best to eat healthily throughout our lives and encourage other people to do the same. In this fourth episode, we discuss healthy eating for minoritized ethnic communities. Your hosts are Paul Ellis – Head of Teaching and Learning Strategy at Cambridge Assessment International Education – and Dr Chris McLeod �

Bonus ep: Educating Adults to Eat More Healthily

Jul 05 2023 29 mins

This is a special five part mini-series where we are focusing on how best to eat healthily throughout our lives and encourage other people to do the same. In this third episode, we continue up the ages and look at how best to educate adults when it comes to healthy eating. Your hosts are Paul Ellis - Head of Teaching and Learning Strategy at Cambridge Assessment International Educ