Best Outstanding Teaching Practice Podcasts (2025)

Could disciplinary literacy be the missing piece in primary education? Prepare to have your assumptions challenged as education advisor Shareen Wilkinson reveals how young learners can benefit from thinking, reading, and writing like subject specialists – years before secondary school. Most educators associate disciplinary literacy with secondary e…

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38. How can secondary schools crack the reading nut? with Dr Laura Shapiro 39:18

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What if our understanding of reading development has been missing crucial elements? Dr Laura Shapiro, developmental psychologist and senior lecturer at Aston University in the UK, challenges conventional wisdom about literacy instruction and reading engagement in this thought-provoking conversation. Shapiro brings a refreshing perspective, explaini…

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37. Building a vocabulary-led curriculum with Lauren Bishop and Natalie Miles 38:44

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When literacy becomes everyone's responsibility, something remarkable happens to a school's culture. In this captivating conversation, we speak to Lauren Bishop (Literacy Coordinator and English Teacher) and Natalie Miles (Assistant Head) from The Bishop's Stortford High School about their journey to place vocabulary at the heart of their curriculu…

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Learning to Love Like Christ (1 Corinthians 13:1-4a) | Carlynn Fabarez 57:13

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Facing the Daily ChallengesBy Compass Bible Church

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When A Little Becomes A Lot (John 6:9-13) | Women's Spring Tea 2025 | Carlynn Fabarez 1:04:21

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When A Little Becomes A Lot (John 6:9-13) | Women's Spring Tea 2025 | Carlynn FabarezBy Compass Bible Church

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Drifting from the Narrow Way: Biblically Evaluating Practices That Promise More of God | Women's Hot Topic 2025 | Stephanie Schwartz 1:15:08

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Drifting from the Narrow Way: Biblically Evaluating Practices That Promise More of God | Women's Hot Topic 2025 | Stephanie SchwartzBy Compass Bible Church

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The Good Person - On Honor and Dignity 49:54

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - Twenty-Third Word - First Chapter - First Point Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German …

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Our King is Coming Soon! (Psalm 72) | Heather Pace 43:19

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Women's Bible StudyBy Compass Bible Church

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36. What does literacy utopia look like, and how can we get there? with Jennie Shearer 35:05

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What if every secondary school teacher knew how to teach a child to read? What if we stopped treating literacy as simply spelling and grammar exercises and instead recognised it as the foundation of all learning? In this thought-provoking conversation with English teacher and literacy lead Jennie Shearer, we explore the troubling reality that most …

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Save My Soul! (Psalm 69) | Stephanie Schwartz 51:55

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Women's Bible StudyBy Compass Bible Church

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35. Breaking literacy barriers with Kaley Macis-Riley and Laura May Rowlands 39:42

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Host Andy Sammons welcomes two extraordinary educators who are transforming how schools approach literacy: Kaley Macis-Riley, Senior Lead for Quality of Education, and Laura May Rowlands, Head of English. Both working in schools with high levels of disadvantage, they share candidly about their journey to establish thriving reading cultures in an ag…

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The Good Person - On Mindfulness and Mortality 34:23

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Flashes - The Seventeenth Flash - Third Note Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of …

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34. The Role of EdTech within Literacy with Jenny Webb 37:01

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What happens when we treat reading as a checkbox rather than an ongoing developmental journey? Jenny Webb, Director of English and Literacy at Carlton Academy Trust, pulls back the curtain on the challenging reality of literacy in UK schools today. Despite government claims about improvements in reading standards, educators are experiencing somethi…

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Repentance (Psalm 51) | Women's Bible Study | Monse Rodriguez 52:15

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Women's Bible Study at Compass Bible ChurchBy Compass Bible Church

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Our Beloved King: Committed to the One Who Makes Everything Right (Psalm 45) | Stephanie Schwartz 56:39

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Women's Bible StudyBy Compass Bible Church

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A Cry for Help: Depending on God Amidst Suffering (Psalm 44) | Women's Bible Study | Natalie Winter 48:09

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A Cry for Help: Depending on God Amidst Suffering (Psalm 44) | Women's Bible Study | Natalie WinterBy Compass Bible Church

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33. Getting implementation right: Upstream, downstream and root causes with Mark Miller 33:50

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How do schools successfully implement change that actually sticks? Mark Miller, Director of Bradford Research School, joins us to break down the recent updates to the Education Endowment Foundation's implementation guidance - revealing why the social dimensions of change might be the most critical factor for success. The conversation dives deep int…

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Hope in God: Navigating the Seasons of Sadness in Your Life (Psalm 42-43) | Women's Bible Study | Carlynn Fabarez 59:22

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Hope in God: Navigating the Seasons of Sadness in Your Life (Psalm 42-43) | Women's Bible Study | Carlynn FabarezBy Compass Bible Church

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32. Reading is learning: Breaking down the artificial barrier with Natalie Wexler 35:38

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Natalie Wexler joins Andy Sammons to tackle one of education's most persistent challenges: the artificial barrier between reading and learning. This eye-opening conversation dives deep into why traditional approaches to reading comprehension don't work - and what cognitive science tells us actually does. Wexler, author of The Knowledge Gap and co-a…

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A New Song: How to Pray in Times of Distress (Psalm 40) | Women's Bible Study | Kelli Atterbury 50:59

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A New Song: How to Pray in Times of Distress (Psalm 40) | Women's Bible Study | Kelli AtterburyBy Compass Bible Church

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The Goodness of God: Confidence in His Power to Deliver (Psalm 34) | Women's Bible Study | Stephanie Schwartz 52:01

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The Goodness of God: Confidence in His Power to Deliver (Psalm 34) | Women's Bible Study | Stephanie SchwartzBy Compass Bible Church

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31. Revolutionising Education: Aaron Leary's Journey from Teacher to Innovator 45:43

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Aaron Leary's journey - from a student grappling with language to co-founding Bedrock Learning - illustrates the transformative power of literacy in education. This episode explores personal experiences, teaching philosophies, and future aspirations in the PedTech sphere. Literacy, Aaron reveals, is more than just words; it’s a tool that shapes our…

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The Good Person - On Compassion (Rahma) - Final Part 46:21

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Flashes - The Fourteenth Flash - Second Station - Third Mystery Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The…

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The Freedom of Forgiveness (Psalm 32) | Women's Bible Study | Bethany Kelley 53:10

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The Freedom of Forgiveness (Psalm 32) | Women's Bible Study | Bethany KelleyBy Compass Bible Church

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The God Who Reigns: Living in Awe of God's Glory (Psalm 29) | Women's Bible Study | Stacy Richards 43:20

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The God Who Reigns: Living in Awe of God's Glory (Psalm 29) | Women's Bible Study | Stacy RichardsBy Compass Bible Church

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Fruit of the Spirit: Self Control | Women's Retreat 2025 | Carlynn Fabarez 58:56

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Fruit of the Spirit: Self Control | Women's Retreat 2025 | Carlynn FabarezBy Compass Bible Church

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Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness | Women's Retreat 2025 | Stephanie Schwartz 57:42

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The Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness | Women's Retreat 2025 | Stephanie SchwartzBy Compass Bible Church

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Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness | Women's Retreat 2025 | Carlynn Fabarez 1:07:15

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Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness | Women's Retreat 2025 | Carlynn FabarezBy Compass Bible Church

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Preparing Our Hearts to Bear Fruit for God | Women's Retreat 2025 | Stephanie Schwartz 1:03:29

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Preparing Our Hearts to Bear Fruit for God | Women's Retreat 2025 | Stephanie SchwartzBy Compass Bible Church

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The Good Person - On Compassion (Rahma) - Part 2 47:59

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Flashes - The Fourteenth Flash - Second Station - Third Mystery Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The…

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Our Protector (Psalm 23) | Women's Bible Study | Heather Pace 48:17

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Our Protector (Psalm 23) | Women's Bible Study | Heather PaceBy Compass Bible Church

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30. Interdisciplinary approaches to modern education with Carl Gombrich 42:54

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Carl Gombrich is the Lead Academic at London Interdisciplinary School and oversees curriculum design, teaching, and learning. He was previously a Professorial Teaching Fellow of Interdisciplinary Education at UCL and is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. In this episode, prepare to rethink higher education as Carl shares his journe…

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The Good Person - On Compassion (Rahma) - Part 1 30:37

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Flashes - The Fourteenth Flash - Second Station - Third Mystery Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The…

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From Forsaken to Fulfilled: What to do When You Feel Abandoned (Psalm 22) | Women's Bible Study | Stephanie Schwartz 56:45

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From Forsaken to Fulfilled: What to do When You Feel Abandoned (Psalm 22) | Women's Bible Study | Stephanie SchwartzBy Compass Bible Church

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From Prayer to Praise (Psalm 20) | Women's Bible Study | Carlynn Fabarez 56:02

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From Prayer to Praise (Psalm 20) | Women's Bible Study | Carlynn FabarezBy Compass Bible Church

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The Weary World Rejoices (Isaiah 9:1-7) | 2024 Women's Christmas Coffee | Stephanie Schwartz 53:05

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The Weary World Rejoices (Isaiah 9:1-7) | 2024 Women's Christmas Coffee | Stephanie SchwartzBy Compass Bible Church

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The Sky and Scripture Speak: Responding to God's Incredible Revelation (Psalm 19) | Women's Bible Study | Ashley Corrado 42:45

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The Sky and Scripture Speak: Responding to God's Incredible Revelation (Psalm 19) | Women's Bible Study | Ashley CorradoBy Compass Bible Church

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29. The future of English with Elizabeth Draper 35:36

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Ever wondered how English education is evolving to meet the demands of our rapidly changing world? Join us for a fascinating conversation with Elizabeth Draper, a trailblazer in the realm of English education, as we uncover the profound shifts shaping this field. With over three decades of experience and her current role as deputy chair of the Engl…

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Confident to the End: Joyful Living in Light of the Resurrection (Psalm 16) | Stacy Richards 40:36

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Women's Bible StudyBy Compass Bible Church

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The Good Person - On Hope (Raja) 1:07:07

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - Second Word Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of this podcast is HERE Musi…

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The Portrait of the Righteous (Psalm 15) | Carlynn Fabarez 56:10

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Women's Bible StudyBy Compass Bible Church

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28. Teaching early years speech and language with Steph Hammond 38:10

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Bedrock's Andy and Morgan are joined by Stephanie Hammond, who's a Teaching and Learning Consultant offering bespoke training, auditing and support in pre-phonics skills, early reading, phonics and spelling. As a Primary Teacher with over 20 Years of experience, Stephanie has worked alongside, trained and coached numerous EYFS practitioners, TAs, t…

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The Good Person - On Patience (Sabr) 1:10:12

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Flashes - The Second Flash - Fourth Point Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of thi…

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Portrait of a Fool: The Folly of a Life That Denies God (Psalm 14) | Women's Bible Study | Natalie Winter 42:44

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Women's Bible StudyBy Compass Bible Church

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27. Implementing a disciplinary literacy strategy with Sophie Prescott 23:40

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With 20 years of teaching experience, Sophie Prescott has held various leadership roles across schools in the Midlands. From a background as a science teacher, her current responsibilities now include overseeing Reading and Literacy, supporting disadvantaged students, and contributing to SCITT development. She is passionate about each of these area…

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Our Majestic God: Called to Praise Our Creator (Psalm 8) | Stephanie Schwartz 54:23

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Women's Bible StudyBy Compass Bible Church

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The Good Person - Homo Qur'anicus (The Qur'anic Human Being) 1:23:28

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - The Twelfth Word - Second Principle Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of t…