Brighter Thinking Pod

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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!

Ep 53: Preparing learners to thrive in a changing world
Today, we are launching a new report looking at how students across 150 countries are prepared for the next step in their education journey and for the future beyond education in a rapidly changing world. Navigating the future: Preparing learners to...
Ep 52: Early Years education: play-based learning and language support
Welcome back! Today we're talking all about Early Years education and will be giving you tips on topics from play-based learning to language support. Your host for this episode is Jemma Joakim, Head of Early Years and Primary Curriculum at...
Ep 51: Introduction to Inclusive Education
Today, we're talking about inclusive education - what is it? What are the benefits of it as a teaching approach? And what are the misconceptions? Our host for this episode is Education Futures Manager, Laura Kahwati. She is joined by...
Ep 50: Teachers' Changing Perceptions of AI
In this episode we hear from teachers around the world about their perceptions on artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom. Are they more excited or sceptical? And where do they think it can provide the most value to teaching and learning? ...
Ep 49: Online Schools: Helping All Learners to Thrive
In this episode we explore online schools, taking a closer look at the benefits, the challenges and the students who flourish there. Our host for this episode is producer of the podcast, Adam Steele. He is joined by Louis Bone, Online Schools...
Ep 48: Creating a Wellbeing Framework in your School
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...
Ep 47: Teaching the Climate Emergency
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...
Ep 46: How Schools Can Create an Effective Predicted Grades Policy
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...
Ep 45: Early Years Teaching and Learning
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...
Ep 44: Cultivating Green Shoots: A Practical Guide to Climate Change and Sustainability in Your School
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...
Ep 43: Introduction to Climate Change Education
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...
Ep 42: How to be an Effective Maths Teacher in the Fast-Changing Modern World
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...
Ep 41: Mental Fluency in Maths
In this episode, we look at mental fluency in maths and how teachers can support their students when preparing for non-calculator questions. Our host for this episode is Commissioning Editor for our maths titles at the Press, Arifah Khan. She is...
Ep 40: How to 'NRICH' Maths Students Through Project Work: Tasks for IGCSE
In this episode, we are discussing project work in maths lessons. What are the benefits? How can you facilitate a successful project-based lesson in maths and what kinds of skills do projects teach? Our host today is Arifah Khan, Commissioning Editor...
Bonus ep: How Students can get Match Fit for Examinations by Learning from Elite Athletes and the Latest Scientific Research
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...
Bonus ep: The Difficulties and Avenues for Delivering Educational Offerings About Healthy Eating to Minoritized Ethnic Communities
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...
Bonus ep: Educating Adults to Eat More Healthily
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...
Bonus ep: Understanding How Adolescents Could Eat More Healthily
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 second episode, we look at understanding how adolescents could eat more healthily....
Bonus ep: How to Educate Young Children and Caregivers About Healthy Eating
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 first episode, we look at how to educate young children and caregivers about...
Ep 39: Top Tips for Teaching Primary and Lower Secondary Global Perspectives
Are you looking for some top tips for helping students to build their skills in the Global Perspectives classroom? Then this episode is for you! Our host for this episode is Commissioning Editor for Global Perspectives and Commerce at the Press,...

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