Brighter Thinking Pod

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 secondary level, there are tips in here that teachers of all ages can use. Our host for this episode is Tamsin Hart. She is joined by Dr Ros McLellan, an Associate Professor in Teacher Education at the University of Cambridge; Pauline Stirling, a freelance education consultant and author from the Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary Wellbeing teacher's resources; Dr Irenka Suto, Head of Assessment and Research at the Centre for Evaluation & Monitoring at Cambridge; and Sarah Nelson, Curriculum Lead at Cambridge for our Primary and Lower Secondary Wellbeing programme. Show notes: Cambridge Primary Wellbeing Programme - https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-primary/curriculum/wellbeing/ Cambridge Lower Secondary Wellbeing Programme - https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-lower-secondary/curriculum/wellbeing/ Cambridge primary and lower secondary wellbeing resources – https://www.cambridge.org/education/subject/humanities/wellbeing/cambridge-primary-and-lower-secondary-wellbeing Centre for Evaluation & Monitoring (Cambridge CEM) Cambridge Wellbeing Check – https://www.cem.org/wellbeing Gert Biesta, The Beautiful Risk of Education - https://www.mantleoftheexpert.com/blog-post/biesta-the-beautiful-risk-of-education/#:~:text=For%20Biesta%2C%20education%20has%20three,to%20find%20a%20productive%20balance. Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) – https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/forest-bathing-nature-walk-health The relationship between children's wellbeing and their educational outcomes – https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a747ef340f0b604dd7ae609/DFE-RR253.pdf Primary guided reading scheme, Cambridge Reading Adventures – https://www.cambridge.org/education/subject/english/literacy/cambridge-reading-adventures Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory - https://www.simplypsychology.org/bronfenbrenner.html Wellbeing and Schooling - https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-95205-1

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 Network and Kevin Ebenezer is Head of Global Recognition at Cambridge. Show notes: An investigation of A Level teachers' methods when estimating student grades - https://www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/Images/631315-an-investigation-of-a-level-teachers-methods-when-estimating-student-grades.pdf Bias in teacher assessment results - https://ofqual.blog.gov.uk/2021/05/17/bias-in-teacher-assessment-results/ Cambridge Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring baseline asssessments - https://www.cem.org/ Predicted grades: A guide for schools - https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/Images/682063-predicted-grades-a-guide-for-schools.pdf Cambridge Assessment Network - https://www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/the-network/ The What, Why and How of Assessment: A guide for teachers and school leaders - https://www.amazon.co.uk/What-Why-How-Assessment-teachers/dp/1529752558 A new Cambridge guide to support schools in issuing predicted grades fairly and equally - https://blog.cambridgeinternational.org/a-new-cambridge-guide-to-support-schools-in-issuing-predicted-grades-fairly-and-equally/ UCAS predicted grades – what you need to know for entry - https://www.ucas.com/advisers/help-and-training/guides-resources-and-training/application-overview/predicted-grades-what-you-need-know-entry-year

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 trainer and online tutor. With over 20 years' experience working in the UK and internationally in various capacities, Mona's keen interest is in sustainability education and in enhancing students' learning power through effective teaching and learning strategies. Show notes: Mona's webinar at the Cambridge Schools Conference - https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/play/7Z-831_40Gt9JDxTWx-9BXSUgxBMxNwuZOKLa1UcT2dDDSqGNKmeL7xuSeBoF-WTFswm6tFEgqLStcU_.HBYi8YqFMnvF9kSm?canPlayFromShare=true&from=share_recording_detail&continueMode=true&componentName=rec-play&originRequestUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2F6SYCr7BmY2KC0XDW3n5ebolJHo8hSWpogZ5C3osqN66BzXoApfex-7S2m-o1D95p.TJT287LY7pgU_WJN Ep 43: Introduction to Climate Change Education - https://www.cambridge.org/education/blog/2024/04/17/brighter-thinking-pod-ep-43-introduction-to-climate-change-education/ Cambridge Introudction to Climate Change paper - https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/why-choose-us/benefits-of-a-cambridge-education/climate-change-education/ Climate change education survey - https://cambridge.welcomesyourfeedback.net/s/tmmmin Cambridge X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/CambridgeInt Cambridge Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cambridgeint/ Full podcast transcript and guest info on Brighter Thinking Blog - https://www.cambridge.org/education/blog/brighter-thinking-pod-ep-44-cultivating-green-shoots

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 Morrison and Nick Hamshaw. Karen is an experienced teacher and teacher-trainer who now works as an author and materials developer. She is the author of a number of mathematics courses. Nick is a maths teacher, senior leader and author of our Cambridge IGCSE™ Mathematics Core & Extended coursebook. For all the show notes, plus extra info, go to cambridge.org/education/blog/brighter-thinking-pod-ep-42-how-to-be-an-effective-maths-teacher-in-a-fast-changing-modern-world

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 for our Mathematics titles. She is joined by two special guests with ties to NRICH. NRICH is an innovative collaboration between the Faculties of Mathematics and Education at the University of Cambridge which focuses on problem solving and on creating opportunities for students to learn mathematics through exploration and discussion. Alison Kiddle is a freelance mathematics education consultant, having previously worked for NRICH as Key Stage 4 coordinator. Charlie Gilderdale is the Secondary Coordinator at NRICH. Show notes NRICH Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics Core and Extended Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Additional Mathematics 'Sowing the seeds for a more creative society' by Professor Mitchel Resnick, Director of the Lifelong Kindergarten research group at the MIT Media Lab Lifelong Kindergarten: Cultivating Creativity through Projects, Passion, Peers, and Play, Mitchel Resnick Growth Mindset, Carol Dwek The role of the teacher in mathematical project work: how to support students, blog by Alison Kiddle Why is it important for students to undertake project work in mathematics? Blog by Charlie Gilderdale Cambridge Mathematics CoffeePods – "a small but intense draught of filtered research on mathematics education, expressly designed with teachers & practitioners in mind"

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 – an academic at Loughborough University, UK, with an expertise in behavioural nutrition and public health. Our special guest for this episode is Dr Hibbah Osei-Kwasi – Lecturer in the school of sport, exercise and health sciences at Loughborough University. Hibbah's research focuses on dietary practices and behavioural change interventions for black, minority ethnic groups. Find all show notes and extra information at cambridge.org/education/blog/brighter-thinking-pod-nutrition.

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. Your hosts are Paul Ellis - Head of Teaching and Learning Strategy at Cambridge Assessment International Education - and Dr Chris McLeod - an academic at Loughborough University, UK, with an expertise in behavioural nutrition and public health. Our special guest for this episode is Lecturer in Psychology at Loughborough University, Dr Hannah White. Find all show notes and extra information at cambridge.org/education/blog/brighter-thinking-pod-nutrition.

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, Julia Fusi. She is joined by two special guests. Nancy Budler is a teacher at Brighouse High School in Calderdale, UK. She is also a teacher trainer and one of the authors from our upcoming Lower Secondary Global Perspectives series. Claire Payne is a teacher trainer and tutor at international online school, Wolsey Hall. Show notes Cambridge Primary Global Perspectives resources Cambridge Lower Secondary Global Perspectives resources Cambridge Panel What is a Global Perspectives Challenge? Sample Primary Challenges Sample Lower Secondary Challenges