Teaching is an Embattled Yet Hopeful Profession with James Nottingham

Teaching is an Embattled Yet Hopeful Profession with James Nottingham

Hello everyone! Personally, I believe this episode to be the best episode of Teach Me, Teacher in a long time. James Nottingham is most known for his work with The Learning Pit, but he has also written several books, and consults regularly around the world. His newest book, Teach Brilliantly, can be found here. [https://www.learningpit.org/books/teach-brilliantly/order-copies-of-teach-brilliantly/] In this episode, we discuss the state of education around the world, the embattled nature of teaching, what matters in pedagogy, and what constitutes effective feedback for students. Truly, I loved this talk so much. Enjoy!

Practical Classroom Management Tips (Claire English pt.2)

Hello everyone! Classroom management has never been more important in schools. Study after study cites one of the biggest reasons for teachers leaving the classroom has to do with student behavior. While we can't control everything, we can come together and think about how to create classrooms that support the best behavior students can have and cultivate a great learning environment. To help with this, I have brought on Claire English — [https://www.instagram.com/the.unteachables/?hl=en] a fellow podcaster, classroom management trainer, and all around fantastic educator. If you missed part one, check it out here. [https://teachmeteacherpodcast.com/2023/06/05/314-a-fresh-look-at-classroom-management-with-claire-english-pt-1/] In this episode, we discuss what modern classroom management looks like, how to reframe to focus on the key factors that lead to effective classroom management, and so much more.

A Fresh Look at Classroom Management with Claire English (pt.1)

Hello everyone! Classroom management has never been more important in schools. Study after study cites one of the biggest reasons for teachers leaving the classroom has to do with student behavior. While we can't control everything, we can come together and think about how to create classrooms that support the best behavior students can have and cultivate a great learning environment. To help with this, I have brought on Claire English — [https://www.instagram.com/the.unteachables/?hl=en] a fellow podcaster, classroom management trainer, and all around fantastic educator. In this episode, we discuss what modern classroom management looks like, how to reframe to focus on the key factors that lead to effective classroom management, and so much more.

#417 Lockdown Your Style with Jay Wamsted (pt.2)

n this episode of Teach Me, Teacher, Jacob sits down with educator and author Jay Wamsted to discuss how teaching becomes transformational when we stop trying to fit a mold and start embracing our own originality. While Jay's latest novel, The Lockdown Artist, [https://www.amazon.com/Lockdown-Artist-Trilogy/dp/B0GGJHJJ4L/ref=sr_1_1?crid=11GUI9VLFSV6E&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._fC_EkrSsaPNXq8qicHxdF-n8LEdPgDJp3bWDaEvwe6c5MF3FhovIgj-a91OaR2csKOD40HJzFWNmpD_WMJZStlceXp_SHYz69FyhAiUAoBLEAwny_lfc22s0Zl73hBAHi3BesqQjTMAudfiqXy_6lJbWXliv-eeJjYUzCCiXFA.SzMJae4VoJeLKl02XinQwdnxK3PNrl5m0k9it6HjJPA&dib_tag=se&keywords=jay+wamsted&qid=1782151529&sprefix=jay+wamsted%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1] serves as the backdrop for the conversation, the heart of this episode is about the people behind the lesson plans. Jay shares why he chose fiction as a way to wrestle with the questions that have followed him throughout his years in the classroom—questions about belonging, curiosity, relationships, and the kind of schools we're creating for students. Together, Jacob and Jay explore an idea that every educator needs to hear: your personality isn't separate from your teaching—it is your teaching. The stories you tell, the passions you share, the music you love, the way you laugh, and the way you see the world become the "hook" students attach to. Long before they remember your content, they remember you. The conversation is a reminder that students don't need another perfect teacher. They need authentic adults who are willing to bring their whole selves into the classroom. Because when teachers embrace what makes them unique, they create spaces where students feel permission to do the same.

#416 Your Originality is Your Hook with Jay Wamsted (pt.1)

Every great teacher has something students can't find in a textbook: themselves. In this episode of Teach Me, Teacher, Jacob sits down with educator and author Jay Wamsted to discuss how teaching becomes transformational when we stop trying to fit a mold and start embracing our own originality. While Jay's latest novel, The Lockdown Artist, [https://www.amazon.com/Lockdown-Artist-Trilogy/dp/B0GGJHJJ4L/ref=sr_1_1?crid=11GUI9VLFSV6E&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._fC_EkrSsaPNXq8qicHxdF-n8LEdPgDJp3bWDaEvwe6c5MF3FhovIgj-a91OaR2csKOD40HJzFWNmpD_WMJZStlceXp_SHYz69FyhAiUAoBLEAwny_lfc22s0Zl73hBAHi3BesqQjTMAudfiqXy_6lJbWXliv-eeJjYUzCCiXFA.SzMJae4VoJeLKl02XinQwdnxK3PNrl5m0k9it6HjJPA&dib_tag=se&keywords=jay+wamsted&qid=1782151529&sprefix=jay+wamsted%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1] serves as the backdrop for the conversation, the heart of this episode is about the people behind the lesson plans. Jay shares why he chose fiction as a way to wrestle with the questions that have followed him throughout his years in the classroom—questions about belonging, curiosity, relationships, and the kind of schools we're creating for students. Together, Jacob and Jay explore an idea that every educator needs to hear: your personality isn't separate from your teaching—it is your teaching. The stories you tell, the passions you share, the music you love, the way you laugh, and the way you see the world become the "hook" students attach to. Long before they remember your content, they remember you. The conversation is a reminder that students don't need another perfect teacher. They need authentic adults who are willing to bring their whole selves into the classroom. Because when teachers embrace what makes them unique, they create spaces where students feel permission to do the same. If you've ever wondered what truly makes a classroom unforgettable, this episode offers a simple answer: it starts with the courage to be yourself.